Junior Governance and Sustainability Analyst

Computershare UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Health and wellbeing rewards

Share purchase plan

Team events

Job summary

Computershare UK is seeking a Junior Governance and Sustainability Analyst to join Georgeson Advisory in London. You will support strategic governance and sustainability advisory for European markets, preparing client deliverables and contributing to thought leadership.

You will work in a collaborative environment across teams, with a focus on corporate governance, executive remuneration and ESG matters, while leveraging internal specialists for client engagements.

Qualifications

• A degree or relevant professional qualification.
• Strong analytical, organisational and time management skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and results-driven approach.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and client-facing experience.
• Native or fluent proficiency in another European language.
• 1+ year of experience in executive remuneration, corporate governance and/or sustainability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Supporting analysis of corporate governance and sustainability practices across client and peer disclosures and governance frameworks.
• Drafting agenda analysis reports on AGM documentation and shareholder resolutions to anticipate proxy advisor recommendations.
• Contributing to bespoke research and analysis of clients’ governance and sustainability arrangements.
• Supporting strategic governance and sustainability advisory for clients preparing for AGMs, EGMs and other events.
• Drafting analysis and recommendations for senior client stakeholders to support governance decisions.
• Developing and maintaining knowledge of governance and sustainability across European markets.
• Contributing to governance insights and thought leadership through newsletters and client memos.

Job description

Job Description

Location: London (UK)

In this position, you'll be based in our London office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex

We give you a world of potential

We are looking for a Junior Governance and Sustainability Analyst to join Georgeson Advisory, a key brand within Computershare's Investor Engagement division, responsible for providing expert strategic support during high-stakes shareholder events, including Annual General Meetings, M&A transactions, shareholder activism and proxy contexts.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting advisory work across all major European markets, delivering high-quality client deliverables in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. You will work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple teams, departments and business units within Georgeson and across Computershare to ensure effective collaboration and delivery.

The role also provides an opportunity to work with internal specialists to support sales pitches and client engagements, while contributing to the organisation’s global thought leadership initiatives. You will build strong internal relationships and gain broad exposure to governance, sustainability and shareholder engagement matters across the European market.

A role you will love

In this role, you will contribute to providing strategic advisory across a broad range of corporate governance and sustainability matters, including executive remuneration, board composition and effectiveness, shareholder rights, share capital, audit and climate risk management. You will support clients in preparing for AGMs, EGMs, M&A transactions and activist situations, helping them navigate complex governance and sustainability considerations.

You will also play an important role in delivering high-quality analysis of the corporate governance and sustainability-related annual reporting of Georgeson Advisory clients. This will involve assessing disclosures from the perspective of proxy advisors, ESG rating agencies, institutional investors and other relevant stakeholders, helping to identify key themes, risks and areas of focus.

Working alongside the wider Georgeson Advisory team, you will also contribute to the organisation’s content and thought leadership initiatives. This will include supporting research, drafting materials and assisting with the preparation of publications and insights, giving you the opportunity to develop your expertise while contributing to Georgeson’s market knowledge and external profile.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting analysis of corporate governance and sustainability practices across client and peer disclosures and governance frameworks, identifying potential investor, proxy advisor and ESG rating agency concerns and opportunities for improvement.
• Drafting agenda analysis reports on AGM documentation and shareholder resolutions to anticipate proxy advisor recommendations and potential voting outcomes, supporting informed client decision-making.
• Contributing to bespoke research and analysis of clients’ corporate governance and sustainability arrangements, identifying governance risks, anticipating investor concerns and assessing potential impacts on shareholder voting behaviour.
• Supporting strategic corporate governance and sustainability advisory for clients preparing for AGMs, EGMs and other shareholder events, helping to strengthen governance positioning and mitigate potential shareholder opposition.
• Drafting analysis and recommendations for senior client stakeholders, including board members and executive leadership, to support informed governance decisions and alignment with investor expectations.
• Developing and maintaining knowledge of corporate governance and sustainability principles, best practices and market developments across key European markets, ensuring advice reflects evolving regulatory expectations and investor policies.
• Contributing to governance insights and thought leadership through newsletters, proxy season reviews and client memos, strengthening client awareness of market trends and reinforcing Georgeson’s advisory expertise.

What will you bring to the role?

We are looking for a Junior Governance and Sustainability Analyst with:

• A degree or relevant professional qualification.
• Strong analytical, organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive, detail-oriented and results-driven approach.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and experience in a client-facing environment.
• Native or fluent proficiency in another European language.
• 1+ year of experience in executive remuneration, corporate governance and/or sustainability analysis.

Other Key Skills You Will Bring To The Role

• Strong understanding of corporate governance and sustainability across European markets.
• Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to assess complex information and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strong organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive approach, with sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and support high-quality client delivery.

Rewards designed for you

• Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.
• Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
• Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.
• Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards, and team get togethers, to helping you invest in your future.
• And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub.

About Us

A company to be proud of

We're a global leader in financial administration with over 11,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.

Fairness and culture

We want to provide you with the opportunity to succeed on your own merits, starting from the application process and continuing throughout your career with us. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, to remove barriers and obstacles and ensure equal opportunities for all. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.