Research Associate (RA): Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish 2027

Esgaia; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 268,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Glass Lewis is seeking Research Associates in Limerick for fixed-term, full-time roles (2–3 months). The position is based in Limerick, Ireland with hybrid work—3 days in the office.

Candidates should possess degrees in business, economics, finance, law or related fields and be proficient in English, with strong analytical skills. The program focuses on governance and remuneration research, reviewing materials, and summarising proposals to provide voting guidance to investors.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, economics, finance, law or related field.
• Strong written English and language reading ability.
• Excellent analytical and time-management skills.
• Experience with qualitative research or governance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review meeting materials disclosed by publicly listed companies (e.g. annual report, notice of meeting).
• Analyze information with regards to corporate governance and remuneration practices.
• Summarise meeting proposals and provide voting recommendations based on best practice.

Skills

Reading proficiency in Danish

Reading proficiency in Finnish

Reading proficiency in Norwegian

Reading proficiency in Swedish

Excellent written English

MS Office

Excel

Online research tools

Education

Business degree

Economics degree

Finance degree

Law degree

Finance journalism degree

Corporate Governance degree

Language translation degree

Public policy degree

Job description

About us Glass Lewis is the leading independent provider of global governance services, helping institutional investors (shareholders) understand and connect with the companies they invest in. Our Proxy Papers provide high-quality, unbiased research analysis and voting guidance for more than 20,000 shareholder meetings (AGMs/EGMs) across global investment markets.

What roles are available? Research Associate (“RAs”) positions are available across a variety of markets for candidates who have reading proficiency in one of the following: Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish.

Contract: Fixed term full-time (2 to 3 months depending on market) Start Date: January 2027 Location: Limerick Ireland- Hybrid-3 days in office

Who is the ideal candidate?

Qualifications Candidates with a degree in the following:

• Business;
• Economics;
• Finance;
• Law;
• Finance journalism;
• Corporate Governance;
• Language translation;
• Public policy.

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.

Working with Glass Lewis’ research teams, you will enhance your research skills by:

• 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

Intern and RAs positions are offered in two areas of focus:

1. Governance covering meeting proposals for board of director elections, committee memberships, skills matrices, auditor appointments, etc.
2. Remuneration covering meeting proposals for executive pay practices, incentive plans, pay-for performance, etc.