Institutional Shareholder Services-posted 2 months ago
Entry Level
OK, OK
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

ISS-STOXX is hiring a few Contingent Research Analysts in Norman, OK, for a term starting in late January 2026 and ending in June 2026 (start and end dates may fluctuate). This is a unique opportunity to join our leading Custom Research team with the potential to advance towards a full-time role. This is an hourly paid position that requires potential overtime, including weekends and during peak weeks (generally April - early-June). The Contingent Research Analyst works as a member of a regional team to help clients develop and/or implement customized guidelines that reflect the clients' unique corporate governance philosophy. The Custom Research team provides clients with customized vote recommendations based on their respective proxy voting guidelines, keeps clients informed of new trends and emerging proposals that have gained traction in the investment community, and builds a variety of tailored reports.

  • Complete basic and advanced analytical governance research of 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/or policy related projects
  • Research policy-related issues and support staff in their completion of such projects
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and opportunities to enhance the department's service offering
  • Assist the team with supervision of projects/tasks from time to time as needed
  • Manage work allocation and maintain timeliness of client deliverables
  • Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in finance, economics, law, or equivalent
  • Preferably experience in a related field such as finance, research, or law
  • Ability to make a commitment to working the duration of the assignment
  • Proven ability to exercise superior judgment
  • Organizational skills, attention to detail, a dedicated work ethic, and the ability to multi-task in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
  • Work effectively with clients and colleagues at various levels across staff and function 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 with previous experience
  • Excellent skills in MS Office and Excel a plus
  • Preferred familiarity with corporate governance issues, corporate transactions, capital markets, and SEC filings
  • Preferred knowledge or competency in corporate governance
  • Solid understanding of business technology and experience working with technology in an operational context strongly desired
  • Payroll provider for this position is through a third party, so ISS STOXX benefits are not applicable
  • Benefits may be available through the third-party provider after an eligibility period; please inquire for more details
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