U.S. Research Analyst (Temporary)

ISS STOXX • Washington DC, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ISS STOXX is hiring a temporary analyst for its U.S. Research team in Rockville, Maryland, or Washington, DC, for the spring annual shareholder meeting season. The role is expected to start in February 2027 and end in May or June 2027, with some possible variation in the start and end dates. The analyst will research publicly traded companies and prepare proxy analyses to help institutional investors make informed voting decisions on governance matters, including director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation, mergers, and financings.

The analyst will review company and SEC disclosures, distill financial, industry, and corporate governance information, and draft analyses and proxy vote recommendations according to ISS policy guidelines. The role also involves developing expertise in governance issues, particularly equity and debt financings, and responding to internal and external questions about analyses, policies, and recommendations.

This is a fully onsite position, five days per week, and is full-time at 40 hours per week. During the April and May peak season, overtime may be requested, including evenings or weekends, subject to manager approval. The stated pay range is $26.00–$27.50 per hour. Payroll is handled by a third-party provider, and ISS STOXX benefits do not apply; benefits may be available through the provider after an eligibility period.

Requirements

• Strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A self-driven work ethic and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and communicate with various internal parties.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree or higher.
• Relevant work experience, preferably in finance, accounting, economics, governance, or law.
• Familiarity with SEC filings.

Responsibilities

• Research publicly traded companies and complete proxy analyses for shareholder meetings.
• Read and understand SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and DEF 14As, as well as other company disclosures.
• Distill financial, industry, and corporate governance information into written analyses.
• Draft analyses and issue proxy vote recommendations based on ISS policy guidelines.
• Develop an understanding of governance issues, particularly those related to equity or debt financings.
• Answer internal and external queries about research analyses and discuss policies and vote recommendations.

What This Job Offers

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