Research Associate

About us   
Glass Lewis is the leading independent provider of global governance services, helping institutional investors (shareholders) understand and connect with the companies they invest in. Our Proxy Papers provide high-quality, unbiased research analysis and voting guidance for more than 20,000 shareholder meetings (AGMs/EGMs) across global investment markets.    
   
What roles are available?   
Research Associate (“RAs”) positions are available across a variety of markets for candidates who have reading proficiency in one of the following: Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish.

Contract: Fixed term full-time (2 to 3 months depending on market)  
Start Date: January 2027   
Location: Limerick Ireland- Hybrid-3 days in office

Responsibilities

Working with Glass Lewis’ research teams, you will enhance your research skills by:  

• Reviewing meeting materials disclosed by publicly listed companies (e.g. annual report, notice of meeting)  
• Analysing information with regards to corporate governance and remuneration practices  
• Summarising meeting proposals and providing voting recommendations based on best practice  

 
Intern and RAs positions are offered in two areas of focus:    

1. Governance covering meeting proposals for board of director elections, committee memberships, skills matrices, auditor appointments, etc.   
2. Remuneration covering meeting proposals for executive pay practices, incentive plans, pay-for performance, etc.  

Requirements

Who is the ideal candidate?  
Qualifications
Candidates with a degree in the following:   

• Business;  
• Economics;   
• Finance;  
• Law;  
• Finance journalism;  
• Corporate Governance; 
• Language translation;  
• Public policy.  

   
Competencies

• Task and time management skills; 
• Strong analytical skills; 
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet tight deadlines whilst paying attention to detail; 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; personable; 
• Excellent written English plus reading competency in one of the languages listed above; 
• IT skills: proficiency in MS Office, Excel and online research tools; 
• Understanding of economics, financial services, accounting, compliance, corporate law, governance, finance journalism and public policy is considered an advantage. 
• Experience in qualitative research or corporate governance is considered an advantage.  

Benefits

What Glass Lewis offers   

• A comprehensive training program on corporate governance and executive remuneration, including how to analyse data and write analysis on these topics;   
• An understanding of Glass Lewis policy and voting guidelines;  
• An overview of global governance and ESG market practices;   
• A supportive team-oriented work environment;  
• A city-centre location in Limerick Ireland, one of Ireland’s largest cities with lots going on outside of work hours;  
• A multicultural work environment with 20+ nationalities and languages.  

EEO Statement:
At Glass Lewis, we are committed to equal opportunity employment for all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender identity, religion, disability, or background.