Custom Temporary Research Analyst

ISS STOXX • Rockville, MD

3d • $26 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

ISS-STOXX is hiring several Temporary 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, although dates may fluctuate. It is an hourly paid role with a potential path to a full-time position. The analyst works as part of a regional team to help clients develop or implement customized corporate governance guidelines. The team provides tailored proxy vote recommendations, informs clients about emerging trends and proposals, and produces customized reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in finance, economics, law, or equivalent.
• Ability to commit to the full 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 different levels and 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 working with computers.
• Role is fully onsite, five days per week.
• Overtime may be requested during peak season, including evenings or weekends, subject to manager approval.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a related field such as finance, research, or law.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Familiarity with corporate governance issues, corporate transactions, capital markets, and SEC filings.
• Knowledge or competency in corporate governance.
• 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.
• Analyze 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 improvements and opportunities to enhance the department's service offering.
• Assist with supervision of projects or tasks as needed.
• Manage work allocation and maintain the timeliness of client deliverables.

What This Job Offers

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