Latin America Research Analyst - Portuguese Fluency (Temporary)

ISS STOXX • Washington DC, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ISS STOXX is hiring a temporary Corporate Governance Research Analyst for its Latin American Research team to conduct basic and advanced governance research on companies assigned to the Brazilian market during the spring annual meeting season. The role is expected to start in January 2027 and end in early May 2027, though the dates may fluctuate. The analyst researches publicly traded companies and prepares proxy analyses for shareholder meetings, distilling financial, industry, and corporate governance information into analyses and proxy vote recommendations based on ISS policy guidelines. Fluency in Portuguese and English is required.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a five-day-a-week in-office schedule in Rockville, Maryland, or Washington, DC. Overtime may be requested during peak season, particularly from late March to mid-April, and may include evenings or weekends. Overtime is eligible subject to manager approval. Pay is $26.00–$27.50 per hour, depending on skills, experience, and education. Payroll is handled through a third-party provider; ISS STOXX benefits are not applicable, though benefits may be available through the provider after an eligibility period.

Requirements

• Fluency in Portuguese and English.
• Strong analytical abilities and some knowledge of corporate governance issues.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with data information.
• A self-driven work ethic and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends during peak weeks in March and April.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and communicate with various internal parties.
• Familiarity with the Brazilian regulator and stock exchange, as well as SEC filings.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant work experience, preferably in governance, accounting, law, or other corporate fields.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand company filings with the Brazilian Securities Regulator (CVM), SEC filings (including 20-Fs and 6-Ks), and other documents disclosed by publicly traded companies, such as corporate governance reports.
• Distill financial, industry, and corporate governance information to draft analyses and issue proxy vote recommendations based on ISS policy guidelines.
• Verify that accurate company information has been collected, including financials, directors’ profiles, and remuneration data, for use in proxy analysis reports.
• Write timely and accurate reports using quantitative and qualitative analysis in accordance with ISS STOXX procedures and applicable market policy guidelines.

Benefits

• ISS STOXX benefits are not applicable because payroll is through a third-party provider; benefits may be available through the provider after an eligibility period.
• Rockville office location includes access to an onsite gym.
• Washington, DC office location includes access to an onsite gym.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level