Corporate Governance Intern

State of Wisconsin Investment Board • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Governance Division monitors and analyzes global governance trends, practices, and regulatory developments affecting SWIB’s publicly traded investments and the broader capital markets. The division develops and implements proxy voting guidelines in consultation with SWIB’s investment staff; votes SWIB’s proxies in accordance with established guidelines; coordinates and participates in engagement with publicly traded companies; and conducts research and analysis on regulatory developments, corporate governance structures, and a broad range of stewardship topics. The division’s research and analysis cover areas including executive compensation and incentive alignment, corporate initiatives and risks, board compensation, structure and independence, shareholder rights and evolving governance and stewardship practices. A primary area of focus will be executive compensation at publicly traded companies. The intern will assist in evaluating compensation practices and trends, collecting and analyzing compensation-related data, and researching regulatory and market developments that may affect SWIB’s proxy voting guidelines and approach. The intern may also support other governance research and one-time projects based on the team’s priorities. This position requires strong analytical skills and an ability to collect, organize, interpret, and clearly communicate quantitative and qualitative information.

Requirements

• Ability to work in Madison, WI, for approximately 10 weeks beginning in late May/early June 2027.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, public policy, political science, business, or a related field.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate, understand, and summarize new or complex topics.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely communicate research findings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and organizing and analyzing data sets.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools, including ChatGPT, and their responsible use in research, data collection, and analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Python or other tools and techniques for extracting, organizing, or analyzing large data sets from regulatory filings, websites, PDFs, or other sources is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and analyze executive compensation, proxy voting, director, and other governance data from proxy filings and other sources.
• Research executive compensation practices and trends, including incentive structures, performance metrics, pay outcomes, and alignment with company performance.
• Benchmark SWIB’s proxy voting guidelines and governance approaches against peer institutional investors and evolving market practices.
• Research SEC rules, legislation, and other regulatory or market developments that may affect proxy voting, executive compensation, and corporate governance practices.
• Analyze governance and compensation data to identify trends and support the team’s evaluation of proxy voting guidelines and stewardship approaches.
• Summarize relevant company disclosures, academic and industry research, and other governance information.
• Develop summary statistics, tables, charts, and other materials to communicate research and analytical findings.
• Support additional corporate governance, proxy voting, engagement, data collection, and research projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern