Custom Research Analyst (Temporary)

ISS STOXX • Washington DC, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ISS-STOXX is hiring several temporary Custom Research Analysts for its Custom Research team in Rockville, Maryland, or Washington, DC. The assignment is expected to start in late January 2027 and end in June 2027, though dates may fluctuate. The role offers the potential to advance to a full-time position. It is hourly paid and full-time at 40 hours per week, with overtime eligibility subject to manager approval. During peak season, generally April through early June, overtime may be requested, including evenings and weekends.

The Temporary Research Analyst works on a regional team to help clients develop and implement customized corporate governance guidelines. The team provides tailored proxy vote recommendations, keeps clients informed about trends and emerging proposals in the investment community, and prepares customized reports. The position is fully onsite, with five days in the office each week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree in finance, economics, law, or equivalent.
• Ability to commit to the duration of the assignment.
• Proven ability to exercise superior judgment.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, a dedicated work ethic, and ability to multitask in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with clients and colleagues at various levels across staff and functional lines.
• Experience providing innovative solutions to processes and problems.
• Excellent writing and research abilities, proofreading skills, and well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer literacy and previous experience using computers.
• Fully onsite availability for five days in the office each week.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a related field such as finance, research, or law.
• Excellent skills in MS Office and Excel.
• Familiarity with corporate governance issues, corporate transactions, capital markets, and SEC filings.
• Knowledge or competency in corporate governance.
• A solid understanding of business technology and experience working with technology in an operational context.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic and advanced analytical governance research on specific meetings and companies.
• Distill financial and corporate governance information and issue proxy vote recommendations based on client-specific policy guidelines.
• Complete client-specific reports and policy-related projects.
• Research policy-related issues and support staff in completing related projects.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and ways to enhance the department’s service offering.
• Assist with supervision of projects and tasks as needed.
• Manage work allocation and ensure client deliverables are timely.

Benefits

• Benefits may be available through the third-party payroll provider after an eligibility period; ISS STOXX benefits are not applicable.
• Rockville location includes free parking and access to an onsite gym.
• Washington, DC location includes an onsite gym and convenient metro access.

What This Job Offers

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