Specialty Research Analyst (Temporary)

ISS STOXX-posted 2 months ago
$26 - $27/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Rockville, MD
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ISS is hiring several research analysts to work with the Specialty Research teams in our Rockville, Maryland or Washington, DC office during the spring annual shareholder meeting season, for a term starting January/February 2026 for a term ending in May/June 2026. Each year, institutional investors such as mutual funds and pension funds vote on key governance issues at their portfolio companies. These include the election of directors, ratification of auditors, executive compensation plans, and Environmental and Social shareholder proposals. For over 30 years, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has been the leading provider of governance research to institutional investors, helping them assess governance risk at their portfolio companies and cast informed votes on these issues. ISS’ Specialty Policies are developed through an inclusive process that takes advantage of ISS’ own expertise and the input of the broader governance community.

  • Perform research on shareholder proposals to be voted on at annual shareholder meetings of publicly traded companies.
  • Analyze information to draft reports and issue proxy vote recommendations based on ISS' policy guidelines.
  • Develop an understanding of corporate environmental, social sustainability, and labor issues; including human rights, animal welfare, climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, corporate political contributions and lobbying, and sustainability reporting.
  • Develop an understanding of governance issues, including board of directors, shareholder rights, audit issues, compensation, and mergers/acquisitions.
  • Engage as needed with representatives from corporations, institutional investors, and other market players.
  • Answer internal and external queries on research analyses, and discuss policies and vote recommendations as appropriate.
  • Perform other research-related work and duties as assigned.
  • Strong analytical abilities
  • Excellent editing, reading comprehension, writing and oral communication skills
  • Organizational skills, attention to detail, a self-driven work ethic, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
  • Ability to work within a team-oriented environment and communicate with various internal parties
  • Willingness to work long hours and weekends during peak weeks (approx. mid-April through May)
  • Bachelor's degree or higher, plus relevant work experience preferred in business, corporate social and environmental issues, or other corporate fields
  • Compensation: The pay range for this position in Rockville, MD, and Washington, DC, is $26.00 - $27.50 per hour.
  • Exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and education.
  • Benefits may be available through the third-party provider after an eligibility period.
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