Research Associates (RA) Full-Time: Portuguese and Spanish

As a Research Associate (RA) at Glass Lewis, your main responsibilities include reviewing and analyzing meeting materials disclosed by publicly-listed companies, summarizing meeting proposals, and providing detailed voting recommendations based on best practices. You will focus on areas such as governance, which involves board member elections, and remuneration practices, assessing executive pay and incentive plans.

To apply for the Research Associate position at Glass Lewis, you should be an undergraduate or postgraduate student or have a degree in fields like Business, Economics, Law, or Corporate Governance. Familiarity with corporate governance, strong analytical abilities, excellent English reading and writing skills, and basic proficiency in either Portuguese or Spanish are also important.

Being a Research Associate at Glass Lewis requires strong analytical skills, task and time management abilities, and proficiency in English, along with basic proficiency in either Portuguese or Spanish. Familiarity with MS Office and online research tools is essential, and an understanding of corporate governance, economics, finance, and public policy is a distinct advantage.

Yes, Glass Lewis provides a comprehensive training program for Research Associates that focuses on corporate governance and executive remuneration. This includes training on how to analyze data and write informed analyses, as well as an overview of global governance and ESG market practices.

Yes! The Research Associate position at Glass Lewis offers flexibility, allowing you to work remotely or onsite in one of Ireland’s vibrant cities. This flexibility is designed to cater to the needs of a diverse workforce, ensuring that you can contribute effectively no matter your work setup.

Highlight your interest in corporate governance and how the mission of Glass Lewis resonates with your career goals. Discuss your willingness to engage in ethical decision-making and how you aim to contribute positively to the global financial landscape.

Discuss your strategies for planning and prioritization, such as using task lists, setting clear goals, and breaking large tasks into manageable steps. Emphasize your ability to adapt and remain focused even when handling multiple responsibilities.

Share a specific example that illustrates your analytical skills, perhaps from your academic experiences or previous work. Show how you approached a problem, what data you evaluated, and the impact your analysis had on an outcome.

Even if you lack direct experience, emphasize coursework or projects related to corporate governance or qualitative analysis. Talk about your understanding of governance practices and your capability for conducting thorough research.

Show your proactive approach to learning by mentioning your commitment to engaging with available resources, asking questions, and seeking mentorship from colleagues. Highlight your passion for knowledge and staying updated on industry standards.

Coordinate your response by discussing common challenges such as meeting tight deadlines and grasping complex governance concepts. Emphasize your readiness to face these challenges by being organized, communicative, and adaptive.

Describe your methods for ensuring research accuracy, including double-checking sources, cross-referencing information, and adhering to rigorous standards for data handling. Stress your attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Highlight your collaborative skills, your ability to bring a diverse perspective to the team, and your readiness to contribute to a multicultural work environment. Discuss your values and how they align with the company culture.

Connect your past experiences with the requirements of the Research Associate role. Discuss transferable skills such as research proficiency, analytical thinking, and the ability to summarize and communicate key findings effectively.

Demonstrate your knowledge by discussing Glass Lewis’s role in providing governance solutions worldwide. Mention its influence on best practices in corporate governance and how it aids institutional investors in making informed decisions.