Let’s be #BrilliantTogether
We are seeking a full-time Research Analyst to work with our Specialty and Environmental & Social Proxy Issues Research teams. This position will perform research on labor rights, sustainability, environmental and social and corporate governance (ESG) issues to be voted on at annual and special shareholder meetings of publicly-traded companies.
What You'll Do:
• Analyze information to draft reports and issue proxy vote recommendations based on ISS' policy guidelines
• Develop an understanding of sustainability, environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues, including human rights, animal welfare, climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, corporate political contributions and lobbying, and sustainability reporting
• Build knowledge 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
What We Need from You:
• Bachelor's degree or higher, plus relevant work experience preferred in business, corporate social and environmental issues, or other corporate fields
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends during peak weeks (approx. March through June)
• Strong analytical abilities
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, a dedicated work ethic, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a high-pressure, fast paced environment
• Ability to work within a team-oriented environment and communicate with various internal parties
Base salary: The Washington, DC expected base pay range is $60,000- $65,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and level of education.
The role is bonus or sales incentive eligible.
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What You Can Expect from Us
At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.
Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.
Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.
Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.
About ISS STOXX
ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.
Founded in 1985 as Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) Inc., ISS Governance is a leading global provider of independent and objective shareholder meeting research and recommendations, providing multiple voting policy choices as well as end-to-end workflow solutions for institutional investors. More than 1,600 clients worldwide utilize ISS Governance’s actionable expertise to help them make informed investment stewardship decisions, and to help them manage their voting responsibilities. Covering over 50,000 meetings annually, ISS Governance leverages its extensive global footprint, deep experience, high quality data and analysis, unified client support, and technology infrastructure to continuously evolve and extend its innovative suite of solutions to meet clients’ evolving portfolio, fiduciary, and stewardship requirements.
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