Special Situations Research Analyst
About the position Responsibilities • Research, draft, and edit professional-quality, well-reasoned analyses of contentious corporate situations, including mergers, acquisitions, and contests for corporate control, in support of proxy voting recommendations for institutional shareholders. • Gain understanding of investment and shareholder issues through fundamental research, including analysis of corporate strategy and financial statements, and applying ISS' analytic frameworks and policy guidelines. • Lead or participate in engagement meetings and calls with corporate executives, directors, and financial and legal advisors, as well as institutional investors, as part of ISS’ research process. • Develop market overviews and produce research notes that demonstrate thought leadership on developing trends, emerging situations and tactics, and other timely subjects for internal and external clients. • Maintain a database of potentially contentious corporate situations. • Review the work, and contribute to the development, of research analysts from other functional teams and regions. • Answer internal/external client/issuer queries on research reports and participate in discussions to support ISS policy development. • Contribute to seasonal reviews, Bulletin Calls, and other client-focused research reports. • Actively participate in various working committees and/or projects. Requirements • MBA in Finance or CFA holder with at least 1 to 3 years of directly relevant experience, or an undergraduate degree with at least 5 years of experience in M&A / investment / equity analysis and research. • Comfort with ambiguity; ability to prioritize, anticipate, and deliver multiple, sometimes competing objectives within tight timeframes. • Strong teamwork skills, particularly the abilities to continually develop oneself and one's colleagues, anticipate emerging issues, and plan for success. • Understanding of valuation methodologies, corporate transactions, and capital markets. • Deep understanding of financial and non-financial investor concerns, especially the role of corporate governance from an investor perspective. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Strong analytical ability, including financial and quantitative literacy and attention to detail. Benefits • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage • 401(k) with a company match up to 9%, including a Safe Harbor contribution • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefit programs • Generous paid time off • Volunteer Day • Paid parental leave • Hybrid working options Apply tot his job