Research Analyst, Investor Relations

The Research Analyst plays a key role in supporting corporate clients with their investor relations (IR) needs, ensuring accurate market data and insights.

The role maintains Miraqle, a global database of 65,000 buy- and sell-side contacts and 19,000 listed companies, helping clients engage effectively with investors.

Additionally, the analyst contributes to 200+ proxy solicitation campaigns annually, analysing investor data and delivering reports to support shareholder communication. By conducting research, liaising with third parties, and managing disclosure processes, the analyst provides valuable intelligence that strengthens investor engagement and corporate strategy.

Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities

Strategic Focus

• Conduct in-depth market and investor research to support client engagement with shareholders.
• Perform regular system audits to uphold data integrity and accuracy.

Operational Management

• Serve as the primary contact for IR-related data research and analysis, ensuring client queries are addressed within 48 hours.
• Maintain completeness and accuracy of all Miraqle database entries.
• Generate timely and precise reports that support proxy solicitation campaigns and broader IR initiatives.
• Ensure daily updates are reflected accurately within VoteTrak.
• Address proxy-related inquiries from clients and CRM teams efficiently.

Governance & Risk

• Establish and maintain daily communication with clients, ensuring their needs are met.
• Engage with clients, fund managers, and back-office teams to verify investor holdings and voting intentions.

Experience & Personal Attributes

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in research or data analysis, with a strong foundation in
• analytical thinking
• Minimum 18 months experience in research or data analysis.
• Strong research and analytical skills with a high attention to detail
• Interest in financial markets and their operations.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and initiative
• Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written
• Strong analytical abilities for data interpretation and problem-solving
• Basic proficiency in Excel for managing and processing financial data
• Team player with the ability to lead by example and adapt to evolving business needs.

Work Schedule & Environment:

• The role supports APAC or EMEA shifts on a rotational basis:

1. APAC Shift: Starts at 5:30 AM IST
2. EMEA Shift: Starts at 12:30 PM IST

Flexibility is required to meet tight deadlines and fluctuating business needs.