U.S. Research Analyst – Temporary

ISS | Institutional Shareholder Services

. Perform research and complete proxy analyses for shareholder meetings of publicly traded companies .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRockville • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical abilities and excellent writing and oral communication skills to perform research and draft analyses for shareholder meetings. Familiarity with SEC filings and corporate governance issues is essential for issuing proxy vote recommendations and addressing internal and external queries.

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Analytical AbilitiesWriting SkillsOral Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFamiliarity With SEC Filings

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Hard Skills

Proxy AnalysisFinancial AnalysisCorporate GovernanceSEC FilingsVote RecommendationsResearch SkillsAnalytical Reporting

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailSelf-Driven Work EthicTeam CollaborationPrioritization Skills

Industry Keywords

FinanceAccountingEconomicsGovernanceLaw

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform research and complete proxy analyses for shareholder meetings of publicly traded companies
Read and understand SEC filings (10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, DEF 14As) and other company disclosures
Distill financial, industry, and corporate governance information to draft analyses
Issue proxy vote recommendations based on ISS policy guidelines
Develop understanding of governance issues, particularly equity or debt financings
Answer internal and external queries on research analyses
Discuss policies and vote recommendations
Work fully onsite five days per week
Work overtime during peak season, including evenings or weekends, when requested and approved

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher, plus relevant work experience preferred in finance, accounting, economics, governance, or law
Strong analytical abilities
Excellent writing and oral communication skills
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Self-driven work ethic and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
Ability to work within a team-oriented environment and communicate with various internal parties
Familiarity with SEC filings is a plus, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits may be available through the third-party payroll provider after an eligibility period
Free parking at the Rockville location
Onsite gym
Convenient transit/metro access