Job Description Glass Lewis' industry-leading research and analysis covers more than 30,000 meetings each year across approximately 100 global markets.
Our clients include many of the world's leading pension funds, mutual funds, and asset managers, collectively managing over $40 trillion in assets.
We have teams located across the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions, giving us global reach with a local perspective on the most important governance issues.
Founded in ****, Glass Lewis is headquartered in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Kansas City, Missouri; London, U.K.; Paris, France; Limerick, Ireland; Karlsruhe, Germany; Stockholm, Sweden; Manila, Philippines; Toronto, Canada; Sydney, Australia; Timi?oara, Romania; and Tokyo, Japan.
Our team includes more than 400 full-time employees globally, over half of which are dedicated to research.
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Research Associates ("RAs") will work with Glass Lewis' research teams to produce unbiased, independent research (Proxy Papers) covering your markets' general meetings.
RA positions are offered into two areas of focus: Governance covering meeting proposals for board of director elections, committee memberships, environmental and social issues, skills matrices, auditor appointments, etc.
Remuneration covering meeting proposals for executive pay practices, incentive plans, pay-for-performance, etc.
What Glass Lewis offers A comprehensive training program on corporate governance and executive remuneration, including how to analyse data and write analysis on these topics; An understanding of Glass Lewis policy and voting guidelines; An overview of global governance and ESG market practices; A supportive team-oriented work environment; A city-centre location in Limerick Ireland, one of Ireland's largest cities with lots going on outside of work hours ; A multicultural work environment with 20+ nationalities and languages.
Job Requirements Qualifications A degree in the following fields of studies: Business; Economics; Finance; Law; Finance journalism; Corporate Governance; Language translation; Public policy.
Languages Excellent English reading and writing skills Reading proficiency in one of the following languages: Italian Competencies Task and time management skills; Strong analytical skills; Ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet tight deadlines whilst paying attention to detail; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; personable; Excellent written English plus reading competency in one of the languages listed above; IT skills: proficiency in MS Office, Excel and online research tools; Understanding of economics, financial services, accounting, compliance, corporate law, governance, finance journalism and public policy is considered an advantage.
Experience in qualitative research or corporate governance is considered an advantage.
Job Responsibilities Research Associates ("RAs") will work with Glass Lewis' research teams to produce unbiased, independent research (Proxy Papers) covering your markets' general meetings, by: Reviewing meeting materials disclosed by publicly listed companies (e.g. annual report, notice of meeting) Analysing information with regards to corporate governance and remuneration practices Summarising meeting proposals and providing voting recommendations based on best practice Job Benefits Contract : Fixed term full-time (2-3 months) Start Date: January/ February **** Location: Limerick Ireland- (Hybrid-3 days in office. 5 days onsite available too)