Junior Analyst, Research

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Toronto, ON, Canada

Posted on Jun 12, 2026
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.

Glass Lewis’ industry-leading research and analysis covers more than 30,000 meetings each year across approximately 100 global markets. Our clients include many of the world’s leading pension funds, mutual funds, and asset managers, collectively managing over $40 trillion in assets.

We have teams located across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions, giving us global reach with a local perspective on the most important governance issues. Founded in 2003, Glass Lewis is headquartered in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Kansas City, Missouri; London, U.K.; Paris, France; Limerick, Ireland; Karlsruhe, Germany; Stockholm, Sweden; Manila, Philippines; Toronto, Canada; Sydney, Australia; Timisoara, Romania; and Tokyo, Japan. Our team includes more than 600 full-time employees globally, over half of which are dedicated to research.

For more information, please visit www.glasslewis.com.

Glass Lewis is hiring a Junior Analyst to join our Executive Compensation Research team. In this role, you will analyze and issue voting recommendations on compensation-related proposals across the United States and Canada. This includes evaluating broad-based equity compensation plans, as well as compensation structures for senior executives and boards of directors.

You will apply both quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess pay practices, requiring comfort with numerical data as well as strong written communication skills to clearly synthesize complex information. In addition to core research responsibilities, you will contribute to special projects such as proxy season reports, blog content, and client-directed research, while supporting updates to internal guidelines and training materials.

The role also involves participation in external engagement, including interactions with public company boards and executives, offering exposure to key stakeholders in corporate governance.

This is a full-time, hybrid position requiring regular office attendance (3x per week) at our downtown Toronto office.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Glass Lewis is committed to equity, fairness, and inclusion throughout our hiring process. We strive to build and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating an accessible environment in line with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let our Recruiting Team know.

Use of Artificial Intelligence
We use artificial intelligence tools to assist with screening and evaluating applications. All AI-generated assessments are reviewed by our hiring team before any final decisions are made.

Vacancy Status
This posting is for a current, open position within our organization.
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Strong analytical writing and research skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to process complex information quickly
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Demonstrated interest in corporate governance and executive compensation
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Analyze executive compensation programs and equity-based compensation plans
  • Produce clear, well-reasoned voting recommendations for institutional investors
  • Conduct research for special reports, proxy season reviews, and thought leadership content
  • Assist in updating internal voting guidelines and training materials
  • Participate in engagement calls and meetings with corporate representatives
  • Collaborate with team members in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment