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About the Role

ISS STOXX is seeking a temporary Proxy Research Analyst to join its Canadian Research team in Toronto for the 2027 spring proxy season. This seasonal role offers practical experience in governance research and may provide a pathway to future full-time opportunities.

Responsibilities

Analyze financial and corporate governance disclosure and prepare proxy research reports and voting recommendations for shareholder meetings of Canadian public companies in accordance with ISS policy guidelines.
Develop a working knowledge of corporate governance matters, with a focus on executive compensation, shareholder rights, shareholder proposals, and corporate transactions.
Support the Research team by locating and reviewing public disclosure documents, including shareholder rights plans, advance notice policies, and equity compensation plans; and maintaining analyst workflow tracking sheets.
Track voting results for high-profile meetings and issues to support timely client updates.
Support the draft report review process, as needed.
Research issue-specific background information relating to shareholder proposals and other governance matters.
Monitor regulatory websites, news coverage, company developments, and industry sources for updates on high-profile meetings, companies, and governance issues.

Requirements

Strong analytical skills and an interest in corporate governance, corporate transactions, and capital markets.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
Previous experience in compensation consulting, securities law, governance research, accounting, finance, or a related field is an asset.
Strong technology skills and the ability to learn and work effectively with research, data, and workflow tools.
Client-focused, reliable, detail-oriented, and able to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Location

Toronto

Work Type

Temporary
Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or higher in business, finance, accounting, law, governance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Salary/Compensations

$26.00 - $27.00 CAD per hour

Benefits

Benefits may be available through the third-party provider after an eligibility period; please inquire for more details.

About the Company

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.
ISS STOXX Governance delivers comprehensive corporate governance research, analytics, and investor voting solutions supported by a global, high‑quality data set spanning diverse markets and topics.
Our offerings equip investors with the depth and scale needed to meet evolving stewardship priorities.
We provide flexible voting policy options, including fully customizable reports, backed by experienced research teams located worldwide, ensuring clients benefit from both global insight and local market expertise.

Equal Opportunity

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.