ESG Stewardship Analyst

The Capital Group Companies • Los Angeles, CA

78d • $87,382 - $139,811

About The Position

The Stewardship Analyst, as a member of the Global Stewardship and Engagement (GSE) team (a subset of the ESG team), is responsible for conducting proxy research that culminates in proxy voting recommendations to the Investment Group, engaging with portfolio companies on stewardship priorities and proxy voting operational responsibilities. In addition, the Stewardship Analyst will produce and publish high-quality, investment-relevant governance research throughout the year, independent of proxy-focused work. The analyst partners with and provides guidance to Investment Analysts, Portfolio Managers, and ESG team members to conduct sector- and industry-specific research on governance best practices and standards. The analyst in this role demonstrates strong working knowledge of Capital Group's proxy voting guidelines and works under direction only as needed. The individual displays a comprehensive understanding of the proxy voting and engagement cycle and may represent Capital Group at industry events to share insights, best practices, and process enhancements with the Stewardship team.

Requirements

• Self-driven and intellectually curious, seeking to understand how and why things work.
• Ability to learn quickly and effectively apply knowledge of systems and research resources to daily work.
• Developing understanding of Stewardship functions, including Capital Group's Proxy Voting Guidelines, policies, procedures, and systems.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate reports and maintain thorough records of engagement and voting activity in internal systems.
• Stay current on emerging best practices and technological developments.
• Initiative to identify issues, recommend practical solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Effective management of priorities, meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and quality.
• Self-awareness, actively seeking feedback and opportunities for professional growth.
• Application of intellectual curiosity, analytical thinking, and sound judgment to resolve complex matters.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment, bringing positivity and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare company and sector-level research and apply proxy voting guidelines with appropriate judgment, using analysis to diagnose and resolve issues across governance, environmental, and social topics.
• Demonstrate detail orientation in analysis of proxy voting ballot items, ensuring voting decisions are transmitted to the market in a timely and accurate manner.
• Utilize effective decision quality when elevating proxy votes for Investment Group review and escalate potential voting issues for senior team member involvement, including recommendations for resolution.
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge in the application of proxy voting guidelines, escalating relevant trends and making recommendations in a timely manner to senior members for guideline committee consideration.
• Build credibility with the investment group over time, providing value-added contributions to the proxy voting process.
• Demonstrate strong risk awareness by understanding voting operations risks, controls, and team policies and procedures; proactively identify enhancements and promptly escalate issues when needed.
• Actively build sector and company expertise by collaborating with senior Stewardship associates during issuer engagements, contributing informed perspectives and deepening your understanding through direct participation.
• Partner with more senior team members in standalone research efforts based on internal requests in areas of familiarity.
• Participate in developing training materials around specific topics that increase the team's knowledge base.
• Consistently share articles and notes from webcasts and industry events with the team.
• Identify trends and incorporate competitive knowledge into key initiatives and recommendations, consistently sharing knowledge within the Stewardship Team.
• Participate in projects with key stakeholders, demonstrating an understanding of team procedures and a risk awareness mindset.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary
• Individual annual performance bonus
• Capital's annual profitability bonus
• Retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of eligible earnings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities