XTN-6489652 | RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, NA COMPENSATION DATA TEAM

We are looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented Research Associate, North American Compensation Research, Data Team to join our dynamic research team in Manila. The successful candidate Members of our Executive Compensation Research Team will analyze pay packages and equity granting practices at companies across the U.S. and Canada and collects data for Australia, UK and countries in Europe. We advise shareholders on the quality of compensation for chief executive officers by looking both quantitatively at pay levels and qualitatively at factors like pay program design, safeguards against excessive risk-taking, and quality of disclosure. Our analysis and recommendations are closely followed not only by our institutional investor clients, but also by the companies in their investment portfolios as well as U.S. and international news organizations and leading scholars in the fields of corporate governance and executive compensation.  The role is a project based, hybrid position that requires 3x a week regular office attendance. This position is based in our Makati City office. 

Members of our Executive Compensation Research Team will analyze equity plan terms and equity granting practices by collecting data from companies across the U.S. and Canada. We advise shareholders on the quality of equity compensation plans by looking both quantitatively at pay levels and granting practices and qualitatively at factors like plan design, safeguards against excessive risk-taking, and quality of disclosure. Our analysis and recommendations are closely followed not only by our institutional investor clients, but also by the companies in their investment portfolios as well as U.S. and international news organizations and leading scholars in the fields of corporate governance and executive compensation.

• Health Insurance/HMO
• Enjoy unlimited MadMax Coffee
• Diverse learning & growth opportunities
• Accessible Cloud HR platform (Sprout)
• Above standard leaves
• Hybrid - Onsite 2x to 3x a week (Full-time in-office during training period)
• Note: All training is paid. Initial training is approximately three weeks. Subsequent training may occur over the course of the term as the Research Associate demonstrates the ability to handle additional proposal types.

• Assess the disclosure in public filings and other public resources to identify and extract relevant data points for broader analysis
• Under supervision of Lead Analysts, create a preliminary assessment of an executive pay program using collected data points
• Peer edit the preliminary assessments from other Research Associates, as necessary
• Communicate and collaborate with Lead Analysts in Manila and across the U.S. to ensure reports are delivered on time
• Perform other responsibilities, as assigned 

• Strong analytical research skills with an emphasis on quantitative analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Communicate proactively and effectively and manage complex workflows
• Strong organizational skills to successfully work within a dynamic team  
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to multitask
• Access to reliable internet service with at least 100 MBPS along with a space to set up computer equipment at home to accommodate a hybrid work schedule 
• Bachelor’s degree
• English proficiency required. The ability to read one or more European languages is a plus but not required.