Canadian Research Analyst (Temporary)

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ISS is hiring! Be part of a team of corporate governance experts located in Toronto, Canada, during the spring annual meeting season starting in February 2026 for a term ending in early June 2026 (start and end dates may vary). The successful candidate will be responsible for interpreting public disclosure documents and applying policy guidelines and completing qualitative analysis that supports corporate governance best practices and shareholder rights at Canadian incorporated public companies. This is a unique opportunity to join our leading Canadian Research team and can lead to a career path towards a full-time role.

Each year, institutional investors such as mutual funds and pension funds vote on key governance issues at their portfolio companies. These include the election of directors, ratification of auditors, and votes on executive compensation plans, mergers, and financings. For over 30 years, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has been the leading provider of governance research to institutional investors, helping them assess governance risk in their portfolios and cast informed votes on these issues.

Responsibilities

• Distill financial and corporate governance information to complete proxy analyses and issue proxy voting recommendations based on ISS policy guidelines for Canadian incorporated publicly-listed company shareholder meetings (available at issgovernance.com/policy);

• Develop understanding of corporate governance issues, in particular those dealing with executive compensation and company performance and equity/debt financings;

• Support Research team by sourcing public disclosure documents (shareholder rights plans, advance notice policies, equity compensation plans), pull numbers for total shareholder return/ total compensation charts and updating analyst tracking sheets for workflow organization;

• Realizable Pay data collection – searching SEDI and past circulars for option and share grants, etc.;

• Track voting results for high profile issues/meetings for client-focused updates;

• Support draft report review process as needed;

• Source issue specific background information for shareholder proposals as needed;

• Liaison with procurement – locating and sending G&M meeting list weekly;

• Help monitor regulatory websites, press articles on current high-profile meetings/companies/issues, and other industry websites for updates.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical abilities and an understanding of corporate governance issues, corporate transactions and capital markets.

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.

• Previous experience in Compensation Consulting or Securities Law would be an asset;

• Good understanding of business technology; experience working with technology in an operational context strongly desired;

• Client focused, reliable and able to work under deadline pressures, detail oriented, demonstrated commitment to quality and excellence.

• Bachelor's degree or higher, plus relevant work experience in governance, accounting, law, or other corporate fields.

Additional Information

• Work Schedule: This role is fully onsite with five days in-office each week.

• Peak Season: During peak season (late March to mid-April), overtime may be requested, which can include evenings or weekends.

• Payroll and Benefits: The payroll provider for this position is through a third party, so ISS STOXX benefits are not applicable. Benefits may be available through the third-party provider after an eligibility period; please inquire for more details.

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What You Can Expect from Us

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About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit. 

Founded in 1985 as Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) Inc., ISS Governance is a leading global provider of independent and objective shareholder meeting research and recommendations, providing multiple voting policy choices as well as end-to-end workflow solutions for institutional investors. More than 1,600 clients worldwide utilize ISS Governance’s actionable expertise to help them make informed investment stewardship decisions, and to help them manage their voting responsibilities. Covering over 50,000 meetings annually, ISS Governance leverages its extensive global footprint, deep experience, high quality data and analysis, unified client support, and technology infrastructure to continuously evolve and extend its innovative suite of solutions to meet clients’ evolving portfolio, fiduciary, and stewardship requirements. 

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