Custom Temporary Research Analyst (Corporate Governance)

Location: Fully onsite, five days in-office each week in Rockville, Maryland or Washington, DC, United States.

Salary: $26.00–$27.50 per hour, with overtime eligibility subject to manager approval.

Company

ISS STOXX provides corporate governance, responsible investment, research, analytics, benchmark, and technology solutions for financial-market clients.

What you will do

• Conduct basic and advanced analytical research on specific company meetings and corporations.
• Analyze financial and corporate governance information and prepare proxy vote recommendations based on client-specific policy guidelines.
• Prepare client-specific reports and support policy-related projects.
• Research governance policy issues, identify process improvements, and help enhance service offerings.
• Support supervision of projects and tasks, manage work allocation, and maintain timely client deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, economics, law, or an equivalent field.
• Ability to commit to the full duration of the assignment from its start through its scheduled end.
• Proven ability to exercise superior judgment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, dedicated work ethic, multitasking ability, and effectiveness in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with clients and colleagues across staff and functional levels.
• Experience providing innovative solutions to processes and problems.
• Excellent writing, research, proofreading, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong computer literacy and previous experience working with technology in an operational context.

Nice to have

• Experience in finance, research, law, or a related field.
• 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.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week for a temporary assignment expected to run from late January 2027 through June 2027, with dates subject to change.
• Overtime may be requested during peak season, generally April through early June, including evenings or weekends.
• The position is paid through a third-party payroll provider, so ISS STOXX benefits do not apply; third-party benefits may be available after an eligibility period.
• Onsite offices provide transit or metro access, free parking at the Rockville location, and onsite gyms.
• Work in a collaborative environment focused on diverse perspectives, innovation, and professional development.

Hiring process

• Interviews begin in November.
• The temporary assignment may provide an opportunity to advance toward a full-time role.