US Research Analyst

$68,000 - $68,000/Yr

Institutional Shareholder Services - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Washington, DC

1,001-5,000 employees

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About the position

The Research Associate position at ISS Stoxx involves delivering objective governance research and recommendations to institutional investors. The role focuses on analyzing corporate governance issues, including executive compensation proposals and director elections, primarily within the US market. The Research Associate will be trained to become a governance expert and will contribute to the preparation of research reports that inform proxy voting decisions.

Responsibilities

• Write basic and advanced research reports for shareholder meetings covering corporate governance issues.
• Distill financial, corporate governance, and compensation information for institutional investors.
• Learn to analyze SEC filings and other company disclosures for proxy vote recommendations.
• Answer client queries on research reports and discuss policy issues in detail.
• Collaborate with the team to update policy documents and initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 1-3 years of professional experience in research, governance, journalism, law, economics, accounting, or finance.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written skills.
• Excellent computer literacy and knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with SEC filings preferred but not required.
• Intellectual curiosity and flexibility to learn about corporate governance issues.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching