About the role
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:
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Governance covers meeting proposals for board of director elections, committee memberships, environmental and social issues, skills matrices, auditor appointments, etc.
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Compensation covers meeting proposals for executive pay practices, incentive plans, pay-for-performance, etc.
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Bachelor’s degree
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Strong English writing and editing skills
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Proficient Hebrew reading and comprehension skills
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Strong analytical research skills (emphasis on qualitative analysis)
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Able to quickly synthesize new information and apply to unique scenarios
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Thorough, accurate, organized and productive
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Able to work effectively under tight and overlapping deadlines
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Flexibility to navigate shifting priorities
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Desire to learn, with ability to receive and apply feedback
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Able to effectively communicate in a collaborative environment
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Genuine interest in areas of corporate law, economics, finance, public policy and governance is helpful
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Desire to work in a professional, fast-paced atmosphere with other bright people
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Review meeting materials disclosed by publicly listed companies (e.g. annual report, notice of meeting)
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Analyze information with regards to corporate governance and compensation practices
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Summarize meeting proposals and provide voting recommendations based on best practice
This is an excellent opportunity to learn about corporate structure and shareholder rights, to research publicly traded companies, and to work at the forefront of the emerging field of corporate governance. This will be a particularly valuable experience for those wishing to pursue careers or graduate study in business, law, public policy, or financial services, among others.
About Glass, Lewis & Co.
Glass Lewis is the world’s choice for governance solutions. We enable institutional investors and publicly listed companies to make sustainable decisions based on research and data. We cover 30,000+ meetings each year, across approximately 100 global markets. Our team has been providing in-depth analysis of companies since 2003, relying solely on publicly available information to inform its policies, research, and voting recommendations.
Our customers include the majority of the world’s largest pension plans, mutual funds, and asset managers, collectively managing over $40 trillion in assets. We have teams located across the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific giving us global reach with a local perspective on the important governance issues.
Investors around the world depend on Glass Lewis’ Viewpoint platform to manage their proxy voting, policy implementation, recordkeeping, and reporting. Our industry leading Proxy Paper product provides comprehensive environmental, social, and governance research and voting recommendations weeks ahead of voting deadlines. Public companies can also use our innovative Report Feedback Statement to deliver their opinion on our proxy research directly to the voting decision makers at every investor client in time for voting decisions to be made or changed.
The research team engages extensively with public companies, investors, regulators, and other industry stakeholders to gain relevant context into the realities surrounding companies, sectors, and the market in general. This enables us to provide the most comprehensive and pragmatic insights to our customers.
More information is available at www.glasslewis.com
About the role
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:
-
Governance covers meeting proposals for board of director elections, committee memberships, environmental and social issues, skills matrices, auditor appointments, etc.
-
Compensation covers meeting proposals for executive pay practices, incentive plans, pay-for-performance, etc.
-
Bachelor’s degree
-
Strong English writing and editing skills
-
Proficient Hebrew reading and comprehension skills
-
Strong analytical research skills (emphasis on qualitative analysis)
-
Able to quickly synthesize new information and apply to unique scenarios
-
Thorough, accurate, organized and productive
-
Able to work effectively under tight and overlapping deadlines
-
Flexibility to navigate shifting priorities
-
Desire to learn, with ability to receive and apply feedback
-
Able to effectively communicate in a collaborative environment
-
Genuine interest in areas of corporate law, economics, finance, public policy and governance is helpful
-
Desire to work in a professional, fast-paced atmosphere with other bright people
-
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
This is an excellent opportunity to learn about corporate structure and shareholder rights, to research publicly traded companies, and to work at the forefront of the emerging field of corporate governance. This will be a particularly valuable experience for those wishing to pursue careers or graduate study in business, law, public policy, or financial services, among others.
About Glass, Lewis & Co.
Glass Lewis is the world’s choice for governance solutions. We enable institutional investors and publicly listed companies to make sustainable decisions based on research and data. We cover 30,000+ meetings each year, across approximately 100 global markets. Our team has been providing in-depth analysis of companies since 2003, relying solely on publicly available information to inform its policies, research, and voting recommendations.
Our customers include the majority of the world’s largest pension plans, mutual funds, and asset managers, collectively managing over $40 trillion in assets. We have teams located across the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific giving us global reach with a local perspective on the important governance issues.
Investors around the world depend on Glass Lewis’ Viewpoint platform to manage their proxy voting, policy implementation, recordkeeping, and reporting. Our industry leading Proxy Paper product provides comprehensive environmental, social, and governance research and voting recommendations weeks ahead of voting deadlines. Public companies can also use our innovative Report Feedback Statement to deliver their opinion on our proxy research directly to the voting decision makers at every investor client in time for voting decisions to be made or changed.
The research team engages extensively with public companies, investors, regulators, and other industry stakeholders to gain relevant context into the realities surrounding companies, sectors, and the market in general. This enables us to provide the most comprehensive and pragmatic insights to our customers.
More information is available at www.glasslewis.com