Research Associate - EMEA - Iberia

Glass, Lewis & Co.; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate governance research firm is looking for Research Associates in Limerick, Ireland. The role involves producing unbiased research on governance issues, analyzing corporate practices, and reviewing relevant meeting materials. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in business, finance, law, or related fields, with excellent English skills and proficiency in at least one other language. This position offers a comprehensive training program and a supportive environment, with hybrid working options available.

Benefits

Comprehensive training program

Supportive team-oriented work environment

City-center location

Qualifications

• Excellent English reading and writing skills.
• Reading proficiency in Spanish is preferred.
• Experience in qualitative research or corporate governance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review meeting materials disclosed by publicly listed companies.
• Analyze information regarding corporate governance and remuneration practices.
• Summarize meeting proposals and provide voting recommendations based on best practices.

Skills

Business

Economics

Finance

Law

Finance journalism

Corporate Governance

Language translation

Public policy

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Online research tools

Job description

Research Associates

Glass Lewis is a trusted ally to more than 1,300 investors globally who use our corporate governance research, custom policy recommendations, engagement services and tools, and industry‑leading proxy vote management solution to help drive value across their governance activities. We also work with over 3,000 corporate issuer clients, providing research reports, thought leadership, customized voting policies, equity plan models, and opportunities for direct engagement on material governance and disclosure practices. With teams located across the United States, Europe, and Asia‑Pacific regions, we bring global reach with a local perspective on the most important governance issues. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, our team includes more than 400 full‑time employees worldwide, over half of whom are dedicated to research.

Job Description

Research Associates ("RAs") will work with Glass Lewis’ research teams to produce unbiased, independent research (Proxy Papers) covering your markets’ general meetings.

Areas of Focus

• Governance covering meeting proposals for board of director elections, committee memberships, environmental and social issues, skills matrices, auditor appointments, etc.


• Remuneration covering meeting proposals for executive pay practices, incentive plans, pay‑for‑performance, etc.

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 plenty of activities outside of work hours.


• A multicultural work environment with 20+ nationalities and languages.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Business


• Economics


• Finance


• Law


• Finance journalism


• Corporate Governance


• Language translation


• Public policy

Languages

• Excellent English reading and writing skills


• Reading proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Spanish

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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Job Benefits

• Contract: Fixed term full‑time (2‑3 months)


• Start Date: January/February 2026


• Location: Limerick, Ireland – (Hybrid – 3 days in office, 5 days onsite available too)