Custom Temporary Research Analyst

ISS | Institutional Shareholder Services

. Complete basic and advanced analytical governance research of specific meetings and companies .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial and corporate governance research, providing analytical insights and proxy vote recommendations while managing client-specific projects and reports. Exhibits strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In FinanceCorporate Governance KnowledgeExcellent Writing And Research AbilitiesMS Office ProficiencyProcess Improvement Experience

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Hard Skills

Analytical Governance ResearchProxy Vote RecommendationsClient-Specific ReportingPolicy ResearchProject ManagementFinancial AnalysisAttention To DetailMultitaskingJudgmentBusiness Technology Understanding

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsDedicated Work EthicEffective CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcel

Industry Keywords

Corporate GovernanceCorporate TransactionsCapital MarketsSEC FilingsFinanceEconomicsLawResearch

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete basic and advanced analytical governance research of specific meetings and companies
Distill financial and corporate governance information and issue proxy vote recommendations based on client-specific policy guidelines
Complete client-specific reports and policy-related projects
Research policy-related issues and support staff in completing projects
Identify process improvement opportunities and opportunities to enhance the department's service offering
Assist the team with supervision of projects/tasks as needed
Manage work allocation and maintain timeliness of client deliverables
Work as a member of a regional team helping clients develop or implement customized corporate governance guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor´s degree and/or Master's degree in finance, economics, law, or equivalent
Preferably experience in a related field such as finance, research, or law
Ability to commit to working the duration of the assignment
Proven ability to exercise superior judgment
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Dedicated work ethic and ability to multitask in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
Ability to work effectively with clients and colleagues at various levels across staff and function lines
Experience providing innovative solutions to processes and problems
Excellent writing and research abilities
Proofreading skills
Well-developed oral and written communication skills
Strong computer literacy with previous experience
Excellent skills in MS Office and Excel a plus
Preferred familiarity with corporate governance issues, corporate transactions, capital markets, and SEC filings
Preferred knowledge or competency in corporate governance
Solid understanding of business technology and experience working with technology in an operational context strongly desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential overtime, including evenings and weekends during peak season
Onsite gym access
Free parking in Rockville location
Convenient transit/metro access
Full-time, 40 hours per week, with overtime eligibility
Benefits may be available through the third-party payroll provider after an eligibility period
Potential to advance toward a full-time role
Support and opportunities for professional and personal growth