Research Associate (RA) Roles: Portuguese and Spanish

Esgaia; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Glass Lewis is seeking Research Associates in Limerick, Ireland for a 2 to 3 month fixed-term contract starting February 2027. The role requires reading proficiency in Portuguese and Spanish, excellent written English, and strong analytical and research skills.

Hybrid work with 3 days in the office, supporting governance research for global meetings. Ideal candidates hold degrees in business, economics, finance, law or related fields and can work independently or as part of a team, with

Qualifications

• Degree in Business; Economics; Finance; Law; Finance journalism; Corporate Governance; Language translation; Public policy.
• Strong analytical and research abilities.
• Excellent written English and ability to read Portuguese/Spanish.
• Comfort with meeting deadlines and working under pressure.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and doing online research.
• Familiarity with governance, finance journalism or public policy is advantageous.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with qualitative research or governance is an asset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Portuguese proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Excellent written English

MS Office

Excel

Online research tools

Analytical skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Business

Economics

Finance

Law

Finance journalism

Corporate Governance

Language translation

Public policy

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Online research tools

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 Portuguese and Spanish.

Contract: Fixed term full-time (2 to 3 months depending on market)
Start Date: February 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.