Capital Group · 1 day ago
ESG Stewardship Analyst
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $145K/yrCapital Group is a company dedicated to improving people's lives through successful investing. The Stewardship Analyst will be responsible for conducting proxy research, engaging with portfolio companies, and producing governance research, while collaborating with various teams to enhance the investment process.
Financial Services
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
Required
Demonstrate strong working knowledge of Capital Group's proxy voting guidelines
Display a comprehensive understanding of the proxy voting and engagement cycle
Prepare company and sector-level research and apply proxy voting guidelines with appropriate judgment
Demonstrate detail orientation in analysis of proxy voting ballot items
Utilize effective decision quality when elevating proxy votes for Investment Group review
Demonstrate appropriate knowledge in the application of proxy voting guidelines
Build credibility with the investment group over time
Demonstrate strong risk awareness by understanding voting operations risks, controls, and team policies and procedures
Actively build sector and company expertise by collaborating with senior Stewardship associates
Partner with more senior team members in standalone research efforts
Participate in developing training materials around specific topics
Consistently share articles and notes from webcasts and industry events with the team
Identify trends and incorporate competitive knowledge into key initiatives and recommendations
Participate in projects with key stakeholders
You are self-driven and intellectually curious
You learn quickly and effectively apply knowledge of systems and research resources
You communicate clearly and effectively — both in writing and verbally
You produce clear, accurate reports and maintain thorough records of engagement and voting activity
You stay current on emerging best practices and technological developments
You take initiative to identify issues, recommend practical solutions, and drive continuous improvement
You manage priorities effectively, meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and quality
You demonstrate self-awareness, actively seeking feedback and opportunities for professional growth
You apply intellectual curiosity, analytical thinking, and sound judgment to resolve complex matters
You 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
Company
Capital Group
Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, and now has 31 offices around the globe.
Founded in 1931Los Angeles, CA, US
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Gitlin
President & CEO
Canise Arredondo (she/her/hers)
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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