Research Analyst

10 hours ago

Rockville, United States Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. Full time
Research Analyst - ESG (Temporary)

ISS is hiring We seek to hire several research analysts to work with the Specialty Research teams in our Rockville, Maryland or Washington, DC office during the spring annual shareholder meeting season, for a term starting January 2025 for a term ending in May/June 2025 (there could be some fluctuation in start and end dates).

Each year, institutional investors such as mutual funds and pension funds vote on key governance issues at their portfolio companies. These include the election of directors, ratification of auditors, executive compensation plans, and Environmental and Social shareholder proposals.

Responsibilities

  • Perform research on shareholder proposals to be voted on at annual shareholder meetings of publicly traded companies.
  • Analyze information to draft reports and issue proxy vote recommendations based on ISS‘ policy guidelines.
  • Develop an understanding of corporate environmental, social sustainability, and labor issues; including human rights, animal welfare, climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, corporate political contributions and lobbying, and sustainability reporting.
  • Develop an understanding of governance issues, including board of directors, shareholder rights, audit issues, compensation, and mergers/acquisitions.
  • Engage as needed with representatives from corporations, institutional investors, and other market players.
  • Answer internal and external queries on research analyses, and discuss policies and vote recommendations as appropriate.
  • Perform other research-related work and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Strong analytical abilities
  • Excellent editing, reading comprehension, writing and oral communication skills
  • Organizational skills, attention to detail, a self-driven work ethic, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
  • Ability to work within a team-oriented environment and communicate with various internal parties
  • Willingness to work long hours and weekends during peak weeks (approx. mid-April through May)
  • Bachelor‘s degree or higher, plus relevant work experience preferred in business, corporate social and environmental issues, or other corporate fields

Additional Information

  • Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid schedule with three days in-office and two remote.
  • Peak Season: During peak season (mid-April through May), overtime may be requested, which can include evenings or weekends.
  • Payroll and Benefits: The payroll provider for this position is through a third party, so ISS STOXX benefits are not applicable. Benefits may be available through the third-party provider after an eligibility period; please inquire for more details.

Location Options

  • Rockville, MD: Located within one mile of the Shady Grove Red Line metro station, with free shuttle service between the metro and office, ample free parking and an onsite gym.
  • Washington, DC: A modern, open-floor workspace on Rhode Island Avenue in Northwest DC, with an onsite gym and convenient metro access.

Compensation: The pay range for this position in Rockville, MD, and Washington, DC, is $26.00 - $27.50 per hour. Exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and education.

Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with overtime eligibility (subject to manager approval).

What you can expect from us

Our people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being.

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

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