Custom Research Analyst (Temporary)

ISS Stoxx is hiring! Advance your career with the leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions. ISS Stoxx empowers investors and companies to build sustainable financial and social value by providing high quality data, analytics, and insight. Our clients rely on ISS’ expertise and capital stewardship to help them make informed investment decisions, and our people are equally passionate about positively impacting the communities where we live and work. If you want to be a part of an exciting work culture that values innovation, collaboration, and provides you with the support you need to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

We are hiring several Temporary Research Analyst in Rockville, Maryland or Washington, DC for a term starting in late January 2027 and ending in June 2027 (start and end dates may fluctuate). This is a unique opportunity to join our leading Custom Research team with the potential to advance towards a full-time role. This is an hourly paid position that requires potential overtime, including weekends and during peak weeks (generally April – early-June). Interviews for this position will begin in November.

The Temporary Research Analyst works as a member of a regional team to help clients develop and/or implement customized guidelines that reflect the clients' unique corporate governance philosophy. The Custom Research team provides clients with customized vote recommendations based on their respective proxy voting guidelines, keeps clients informed of new trends and emerging proposals that have gained traction in the investment community, and builds a variety of tailored reports.

What You'll Do:

• 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/or policy related projects
• Research policy-related issues and support staff in their completion of such projects
• Identify process improvement opportunities and opportunities to enhance the department's service offering
• Assist the team with supervision of projects/tasks from time to time as needed
• Manage work allocation and maintain timeliness of client deliverables

What We Need from You:

• 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 make a commitment to working the duration of the assignment
• Proven ability to exercise superior judgment
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, a dedicated work ethic, and the ability multi-task in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• 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, and 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

Additional Information

• Work Schedule: This role is fully onsite with five days in-office each week.
• Peak Season: During peak season (generally April – early-June), overtime may be requested, which can include evenings or weekends.
• Payroll and Benefits: The payroll provider for this position is through a third party, so ISS STOXX benefits are not applicable. Benefits may be available through the third-party provider after an eligibility period; please inquire for more details.

Location Options

• Rockville, MD: Located in the vibrant King Farm community, convenient access to transit (1 mile from Shady Grove Red Line), dining, green spaces with free parking, and access to an onsite gym.
• Washington, DC: A modern, open-floor workspace on Rhode Island Avenue in Northwest DC, with an onsite gym and convenient metro access.

Compensation: The pay range for this position in Rockville, MD, and Washington, DC, is $26.00 - $27.50 per hour. Exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and education.

Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with overtime eligibility (subject to manager approval).

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What You Can Expect from Us

Our people are the moving force behind our work. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. If you have the skills, passion, and drive to help us bring clarity and transparency to capital markets, we want to work with you.

Together, we can grow your career in an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and has real impact.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX delivers world-class research, data, and technology solutions that empower capital market participants to pursue their visions with confidence. Our expertise spans indices, corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence, giving clients the tools they need to uncover opportunities, manage risks, and navigate evolving regulations. We are made up of 4,000 professionals operating across 20 countries and serving approximately 5,000 clients, including many of the world’s leading institutional investors. Our scale and reach give us deep market knowledge, while our innovative methodologies allow us to offer our clients tailored insights that drive impact and success.  

ISS STOXX is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

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