Research Associate

Summary

Join Glass Lewis as a Research Associate and contribute to the production of unbiased, independent research on corporate governance and remuneration. Working remotely or onsite in Türkiye, you will review company meeting materials, analyze corporate governance and remuneration practices, and summarize proposals, providing voting recommendations. This 3-month fixed-term contract requires strong analytical and writing skills, proficiency in MS Office and online research tools, and excellent English. A background in business, economics, finance, law, or related fields is essential. Glass Lewis offers a comprehensive training program and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or postgraduate students currently enrolled, or candidates with a degree in the following: Business, Economics, Finance, Law, Finance journalism, Corporate Governance, Language translation, Public policy
• Excellent English reading and writing skills
• Good reading competency in Arabic
• 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

Responsibilities

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of economics, financial services, accounting, compliance, corporate law, governance, finance journalism and public policy
• Experience in qualitative research or corporate governance

Benefits

• 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 multicultural work environment with 20+ nationalities and languages