Director/Senior Director of Research, Canada

Glass Lewis & Co Llc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Glass Lewis in Toronto is seeking a Senior Director of Research to lead the Canadian research team and shape priorities. You will engage with clients and issuers and translate strategic priorities into actionable research initiatives.

This full-time hybrid role requires 3 days per week in the downtown Toronto office; ideal candidates bring 7+ years in governance research and strong leadership, mentoring and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of governance research or comparable industry experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to mentor and coach others.
• Broad knowledge of corporate governance principles, legal frameworks and trends.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience engaging with issuers, investors and institutions.
• Embrace AI solutions to improve efficiency and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Canadian research team and guide strategic priorities.
• Serve as senior escalation point on Canadian research and complex issues.
• Review and publish high-profile Proxy Papers with clear analysis.
• Collaborate with lead analysts to strengthen processes and methodologies.
• Lead policy updates, proxy season reviews, and related projects.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable research initiatives.
• Oversee client engagement, due diligence requests, and presentations.
• Coordinate across offices to advance research and stakeholder engagement.
• Bring market insights to senior management to inform priorities.
• Communicate company policies and guidelines to the team.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Mentoring & coaching

Time management

Research leadership

AI adoption

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)

Job description

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 the United States, 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; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Limerick, Ireland; Karlsruhe, Germany; Stockholm, Sweden; Manila, Philippines; Toronto, Canada; Sydney, Australia; Timișoara, 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.

The (Senior) Director of Research leads Glass Lewis’s Canadian research team, bringing together corporate governance expertise, strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement. This is an opportunity to shape research priorities, oversee high-profile analysis and represent the Canadian market with clients and issuers. Research Leads and Managers may report directly to this role.

You will translate strategic priorities into action across research processes, policy, engagement and business activities. Working with research leaders, colleagues across offices and senior management, you will guide research initiatives, communicate company policies and guidelines, and help shape department-level priorities. You will also serve as a key representative of the Canadian market, engaging with current and prospective clients and issuers.

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

Job Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) and at least seven years of corporate governance research or comparable industry experience, including at least two years in a senior position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to produce and edit sophisticated research and communicate complex governance issues clearly to clients and other stakeholders.
• A demonstrated ability to develop others through effective mentoring and coaching.
• Broad knowledge of corporate governance principles, legal and regulatory frameworks, and emerging industry trends.
• Strong time management, problem-solving and relationship-building skills.
• Experience engaging with issuers, investors and institutions.
• Embrace of emerging technologies and AI solutions to improve efficiency, innovation, and decision-making.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Canadian research team, guiding research activities and the execution of strategic priorities.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for internal and external questions on Canadian research, bringing sound judgement to complex issues.
• Review, edit and publish selected high-profile or contentious Proxy Papers, ensuring clear, rigorous analysis.
• Partner with lead analysts and managers to strengthen team processes, publications, methodologies and other research initiatives.
• Lead Canadian policy updates, proxy season reviews and previews, and related projects, providing final review before submission.
• Develop strategic priorities in collaboration with research team leads and managers, translating them into actionable initiatives.
• Oversee client engagement, including escalations, due diligence requests and strategic presentations for current and prospective clients.
• Collaborate across offices and departments to advance research processes, policy development and stakeholder engagement.
• Bring Canadian market insights and research team feedback to senior management to inform department-level priorities.
• Clearly communicate company policies and guidelines to the research team, supporting consistent understanding and application.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this permanent, full-time role is $120,000–$150,000 CAD. This role is bonus-eligible and includes a comprehensive benefits program. The posted salary range reflects the Director level. A higher salary may be considered for candidates at the Senior Director level.

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.