Research Analyst; Portuguese Speaking

ISS STOXX is hiring a Corporate Governance Research Analyst to join the Latin America Benchmark Research team, with a special focus on the Brazilian market. The role involves research, proxy analysis, and policy guideline development for publicly‑traded companies.

• Read and understand company filings with the Brazilian Securities Regulator (CVM) and other public disclosures to distill corporate governance, financial, and industry information for drafting proxy analyses and vote recommendations.
• Validate and ensure accurate collection of company data, including financials, director profiles, and remuneration data for proxy analysis reports.
• Write timely and accurate reports using quantitative and qualitative analysis, communicating technical information to clients.
• Develop thought‑leadership papers based on ISS STOXX data and market developments tied to regulatory changes and corporate governance trends.
• Contribute to policy guideline development for Latin American markets.
• Collaborate in training contingent employees, including creating comprehensive training materials.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, plus relevant experience in governance, finance, accounting, law, or related corporate fields.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English required; fluency in Spanish a bonus.
• Familiarity with Latin American regulators and stock exchanges, especially Brazil.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of corporate governance issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, self‑driven work ethic, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a high‑pressure, deadline‑driven environment.
• Team‑orientated mindset and effective communication with internal stakeholders.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends during peak proxy season (March & April).

• Hybrid work schedule: minimum three days per week in office.
• Peak season:
  March to mid‑April, with potential overtime, evenings, or weekends.

• Washington, DC:
  Modern, open‑floor office on Rhode Island Avenue, Northwest DC, including onsite gym and convenient metro access.

• Base salary range: $65,000–$75,000 per year, depending on skills, experience, and education; eligibility for performance‑based incentives.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match up to 9% and Safe Harbor contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefit programs
• Generous paid time off
• Volunteer Day
• Paid parental leave
• Hybrid working options

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