ISS | Institutional Shareholder Services ยท 2 days ago
Research Analyst- Executive Compensation
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expISS is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market, and they are seeking an Executive Compensation Analyst to join their specialized research team. The role involves researching executive compensation proposals, providing expertise to clients and analysts, and supporting policy formulation related to executive compensation governance.
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Responsibilities
Research proxy statements for high profile/contentious U.S. company shareholder meetings, focusing on executive compensation proposals
Complete written analyses detailing ISS vote recommendations and rationale related to compensation issues
Support the ISS standard research team staff in their analyses and review staff's work within the compensation policy framework
Lead and/or participate in ISS policy formulation relating to executive compensation
Respond to client and company inquiries to explain ISS' compensation policies and model methodology and answer questions as necessary
As requested, work with Marketing and Sales to promote our compensation policies to the industry
Interface with technology tools to conduct accurate and meaningful analysis
Recruit and train full-time and temporary research staff on executive compensation policies and methodologies
As appropriate, maintain and update ISS' existing quantitative models
Qualification
Required
Highly knowledgeable in the areas of executive compensation governance and related company disclosures
Financial analysis and or equity analysis skills and expertise
Ability to explain complex compensation issues to clients and staff
Ability to understand and work with compensation modeling programs
Demonstrated familiarity with U.S. executive compensation issues
Strong analytical, verbal, and written skills
Ability to work within a team-oriented environment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
3+ years of relevant work experience
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Graduate degree or industry certification (CEP, CFA) preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) with a company match up to 9%, including a Safe Harbor contribution
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefit programs
Generous paid time off
Volunteer Day
Paid parental leave
Hybrid working options
Company
ISS | Institutional Shareholder Services
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.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Georgina Marshall
Managing Director
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