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The Corporate Governance Analyst will support a range of work across the Governance and Responsible Investing teams. This work includes regular maintenance of the governance-related factors in RIIM; compiling the governance sections for periodic portfolio reviews; compiling specific watch lists on an annual cadence and uploading these into RIIM; serving as the primary point of contact for the Good Governance Test screens required by certain portfolios; and taking ownership of other related projects as needed.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of the position are:
- Liaise frequently with the Global Sustainability Business Management team and ESG Technology Team to represent Governance on matters such as understanding RIIM model changes, assessing new data sources under consideration, establishing priorities for the ESG Technology group, and generally maintaining open lines of communication. Ensure governance indicators in systems used for Responsible Investing purposes are fit-for-purpose, undertaking data quality initiatives as needed
- Develop and maintain model and process documentation used to communicate with internal business partners. Ensure business records are kept current and accurate
- From the governance operational commentary (e.g. engagement notes and voting workflow) created by other colleagues in the team, produce concise summaries of governance issues at individual corporate issuers for inclusion in the RIIM model and downstream deliverables
- Collaborate with colleagues across Investments and Investment Compliance to manage and respond to queries sent to the team mailbox related to Good Governance Test screening requests. Manage the quarterly Good Governance Test review process and ensure the output is shared with Investment Compliance in a timely fashion
- Contribute to the design and implementation of policy, processes, and governance practices that improve efficiency and reduce risk across ESG tools and systems, including through the use of artificial intelligence
- Conduct specialized research and data collection on either an ad hoc or routine basis, as needed by the Governance Team. This may be to support team business processes, requests from our investors or client solutions development
- Support the production of governance-related regulatory reporting. Maintain a shortlist of voting and engagement case studies, and undertake other actions as required as project manager of the Stewardship Report
- Provide support for ad hoc projects as requested. This may include – over time – some voting and engagement responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Working knowledge of the investment industry and how corporate governance data and research can be integrated within investment analysis
- Outstanding analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative. Prior experience needed in corporate governance research or working with governance data
- Attention to detail and ability to plan and deliver complex projects
- Interpersonal skills necessary to interact diplomatically but effectively with multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines
- A self-starter with the ability to work independently on multiple projects at once while adhering to process and deadlines
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Resourceful, proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and drive
- Excel skills mandatory, experience with Bloomberg a plus
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.
T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.