Specialty Research Analyst (Temporary)

ISS | Institutional Shareholder ServicesWashington, DC, United States

6 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Temporary

Job description

Overview

ISS STOXX is hiring several research analysts to work with the Specialty Research teams in Rockville, Maryland or Washington, DC during the spring annual shareholder meeting season. This is a term position starting January / February 2026 and ending in May / June 2026 (start and end dates may fluctuate).

Each year, institutional investors vote on governance issues at their portfolio companies, including the election of directors, ratification of auditors, executive compensation plans, and Environmental and Social shareholder proposals. ISS STOXX has been a leading provider of governance research for institutional investors for over 30 years, helping them assess governance risk and cast informed votes.

For information regarding ISS Specialty Policies, please visit : https : / / www.issgovernance.com / policy-gateway / voting-policies /

Responsibilities

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 participants.
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.

Qualifications

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 (approximately 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

Additional Information

Work Schedule : This role follows a 5-days-a-week in-office schedule.

Peak Season : During peak season (mid-April through May), overtime may be requested, which can include evenings or weekends.

Payroll and Benefits : The 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.

Location Options

Rockville, MD : Located in the King Farm community, with transit access (1 mile from Shady Grove Red Line), dining, green spaces with free parking, and an onsite gym.

Washington, DC : A modern, open-floor workspace on Rhode Island Avenue in Northwest DC, with an onsite gym and convenient metro access.

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.

Employment Type

Full-time, 40 hours per week, with overtime eligibility (subject to manager approval).

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