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Capital Group · 3 months ago

ESG Stewardship Analyst

Los Angeles

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$96K/yr - $153K/yr

Capital Group is a leading investment management company dedicated to improving people's lives through successful investing. The Stewardship Analyst will be part of the Global Stewardship and Engagement team, responsible for conducting proxy research, engaging with portfolio companies, and producing governance research to enhance investment processes. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Financial Services

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Prepare company and sector-level research and apply proxy voting guidelines with appropriate judgment, using analysis to diagnose and resolve issues across governance, environmental, and social topics

Demonstrate detail orientation in analysis of proxy voting ballot items, ensuring voting decisions are transmitted to the market in a timely and accurate manner

Utilize effective decision quality when elevating proxy votes for Investment Group review and escalate potential voting issues for senior team member involvement, including recommendations for resolution

Demonstrate appropriate knowledge in the application of proxy voting guidelines, escalating relevant trends and making recommendations in a timely manner to senior members for guideline committee consideration

Build credibility with the investment group over time, providing value-added contributions to the proxy voting process

Demonstrate strong risk awareness by understanding voting operations risks, controls, and team policies and procedures; proactively identify enhancements and promptly escalate issues when needed

Actively build sector and company expertise by collaborating with senior Stewardship associates during issuer engagements, contributing informed perspectives and deepening your understanding through direct participation

Partner with more senior team members in standalone research efforts based on internal requests in areas of familiarity

Participate in developing training materials around specific topics that increase the team’s knowledge base

Consistently share articles and notes from webcasts and industry events with the team

Identify trends and incorporate competitive knowledge into key initiatives and recommendations, consistently sharing knowledge within the Stewardship Team

Participate in projects with key stakeholders, demonstrating an understanding of team procedures and a risk awareness mindset

Qualification

Proxy Voting GuidelinesGovernance ResearchEngagement with CompaniesAnalytical ThinkingRisk AwarenessDetail OrientationIntellectual CuriosityCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationSelf-Driven

Required

Strong working knowledge of Capital Group's proxy voting guidelines

Comprehensive understanding of the proxy voting and engagement cycle

Ability to prepare company and sector-level research and apply proxy voting guidelines with appropriate judgment

Detail orientation in analysis of proxy voting ballot items

Effective decision quality when elevating proxy votes for Investment Group review

Knowledge in the application of proxy voting guidelines

Ability to build credibility with the investment group over time

Strong risk awareness by understanding voting operations risks, controls, and team policies and procedures

Ability to actively build sector and company expertise

Self-driven and intellectually curious

Ability to learn quickly and effectively apply knowledge of systems and research resources

Developing understanding of Stewardship functions

Clear and effective communication skills, both in writing and verbally

Ability to produce clear, accurate reports and maintain thorough records

Staying current on emerging best practices and technological developments

Initiative to identify issues, recommend practical solutions, and drive continuous improvement

Effective management of priorities, meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and quality

Self-awareness, actively seeking feedback and opportunities for professional growth

Application of intellectual curiosity, analytical thinking, and sound judgment to resolve complex matters

Ability to thrive in a team environment, bringing positivity and collaboration

Benefits

Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options

Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love

Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones

In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.