Glass Lewis is a trusted ally to more than 1,300 investors globally who use our corporate governance research, custom policy recommendations, engagement services and tools, and industry-leading proxy vote management solution to help drive value across their governance activities. We also work with over 3,000 corporate issuer clients, providing research reports, thought leadership, customized voting policies, equity plan models, and opportunities for direct engagement on material governance and disclosure practices.

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 2003, 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; Timișoara, Romania; and Tokyo, Japan. Our team includes more than 400 full-time employees globally, over half of which are dedicated to research. For more information, please visit www.glasslewis.com.

Position Details

• Contract Type : Full-time, temporary (2-3 months, starting in February 2026)
• Location : Toronto, Canada
• Work Model : Hybrid, 3 days per week in office
• Level : Entry-level
• Compensation : CAD$2,666.67 semi-monthly (15th and last day of each month)

Position Description

Research Associates (“RAs”) work with Glass Lewis’ research teams to produce unbiased, independent research (Proxy Papers). RA positions are separated into two areas of focus:

1. Governance covers meeting proposals for board of director elections, committee memberships, environmental and social issues, skills matrices, auditor appointments, etc.
2. Compensation covers meeting proposals for executive pay practices, incentive plans, pay-for-performance, etc.

Job Requirements

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 the following language: Arabic

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

• Review meeting materials disclosed by publicly listed companies (e.g. annual report, notice of meeting)
• Analyze information with regards to corporate governance and compensation practices
• Summarize meeting proposals and provide voting recommendations based on best practice

Job Posting Disclosure

Compensation

CAD$2,666.67 semi-monthly (15th and last day of each month).

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Glass Lewis is committed to equity, fairness, and inclusion throughout our hiring process. We strive to build and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating an accessible environment in line with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let our Recruiting Team know.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

We use artificial intelligence tools to assist with screening and evaluating applications. All AI-generated assessments are reviewed by our hiring team before any final decisions are made.

Vacancy Status

This posting is for a current temporary position within our organization.