US Research Analyst (Temporary)
ISS is a leading provider of governance research to institutional investors, and they are seeking a US Research Analyst to support their research team during the spring annual shareholder meeting season. The analyst will perform research, complete proxy analyses, and draft recommendations based on governance issues for publicly traded companies. Responsibilities 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 and distill financial, industry, and corporate governance information to draft analyses and issue proxy vote recommendations based on ISS' policy guidelines (available at issgovernance.com/policy) Develop understanding of governance issues, in particular those dealing with mergers, acquisitions, and equity or debt financings Answer internal and external queries on research analyses, and discuss policies and vote recommendations Skills 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, attention to detail, a self-driven work ethic, and the 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 not required but would be a plus Benefits Benefits may be available through the third-party provider after an eligibility period; please inquire for more details. Company Overview Founded in 1985, Institutional Shareholder Services group of companies (ISS) empowers investors and companies to build for long-term and sustainable growth by providing high-quality data, analytics and insight. It was founded in 1985, and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship ISS | Institutional Shareholder Services has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2025, 7 in 2024, 8 in 2023, 15 in 2022, 16 in 2021, 10 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.