Canadian Research Analyst (Temporary) (Corporate Governance)

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada; fully onsite with five days in-office each week. The temporary assignment is expected to run from February 2027 to early June 2027, with dates subject to variation. Overtime may be requested during peak season, including evenings and weekends.

Compensation: $26.00–$27.00 CAD per hour; not bonus eligible.

Company

Provides corporate governance research, analytics, investor voting solutions, data, and technology services for institutional investors and capital market participants.

What you will do

• Analyze financial and corporate governance disclosures for Canadian public companies and prepare proxy research reports and voting recommendations in accordance with policy guidelines.
• Research executive compensation, shareholder rights, shareholder proposals, corporate transactions, and other governance matters.
• Locate and review public disclosure documents, including shareholder rights plans, advance notice policies, and equity compensation plans.
• Maintain analyst workflow tracking sheets, support draft report reviews, and track voting results for high-profile meetings.
• Monitor regulatory websites, news coverage, company developments, and industry sources, and research background information for shareholder proposals and other governance issues.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills and an interest in corporate governance, corporate transactions, and capital markets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong technology skills and the ability to learn and work effectively with research, data, and workflow tools.
• Client-focused, reliable, detail-oriented, and able to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, finance, accounting, law, governance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in compensation consulting, securities law, governance research, accounting, finance, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Five-day onsite work schedule in Toronto.
• Third-party payroll provider; employer benefits do not apply to this position.
• Benefits may be available through the third-party provider after an eligibility period.
• Work with diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences in a capital markets research environment.