Latin America Research Analyst - Portuguese Fluency (Temporary)

ISS STOXX • Rockville, MD

3d • $26 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

ISS STOXX is hiring a Corporate Governance Research Analyst for its Latin American Research team to conduct basic and advanced governance research on companies in the Brazilian market during the spring annual meeting season. The temporary term is expected to begin in January 2027 and end in early May 2027, with some possible fluctuation in the dates.

The analyst researches corporate governance and prepares proxy analyses for shareholder meetings of publicly traded companies, focusing on Brazil. The position requires fluency in both Portuguese and English. It follows a five-day-a-week in-office schedule, with overtime potentially requested during peak season from late March to mid-April, including evenings or weekends. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, and eligible for overtime subject to manager approval.

The hourly pay range is $26.00–$27.50 in Rockville, Maryland, and Washington, DC; exact compensation varies based on skills, experience, and education. Payroll is handled through a third-party provider, so ISS STOXX benefits do not apply. Benefits may be available through the provider after an eligibility period; candidates are asked to inquire for details. Office locations are Rockville, MD, or Washington, DC.

Requirements

• Fluency in Portuguese and English.
• Strong analytical abilities and some knowledge of corporate governance issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, familiarity with data information, a self-driven work ethic, and the 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, plus relevant work experience, preferably in governance, accounting, law, or other corporate fields.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret Brazilian Securities Regulator (CVM) filings, SEC filings (including 20-Fs and 6-Ks), and other company disclosures to distill financial, industry, and corporate governance information.
• Draft analyses and issue proxy vote recommendations based on ISS policy guidelines.
• Verify that accurate company information has been collected, including financials, director 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 the applicable market policy guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time