Investment Stewardship Associate

AllianceBernstein L.P.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Sick and vacation time

Job summary

AllianceBernstein L.P. is seeking an Investment Stewardship Associate in New York to support proxy voting, governance research, and engagement efforts within the Responsible Investing team.

The role reports to the Director of Investment Stewardship and focuses on integrating material ESG factors into investment processes. The candidate will help cast proxy votes, develop voting policies, conduct governance research, and engage with issuers, contributing to policy development and thought

Qualifications

• Significant academic achievement and interest in responsible investing and financial services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Proxy Voting and Reporting: learn and apply voting policy, perform research, liaise with investment teams, ensure timely votes, compile reports and develop policy content.
• Engagement: participate in engagements with issuer management, plan and track outcomes.
• Integration: liaise with analysts and portfolio teams on ESG topics, support sector-specific queries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent working

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Who You’ll Work With

AB’s Investment Stewardship Associates are a critical part of our Responsible Investing team, reporting to the Director of Investment Stewardship. The candidate will play an integral role in corporate governance initiatives related to proxy voting, engagement, and reporting. The Investment Stewardship Associate will support the Responsible Investing and Investment teams in casting proxy votes, developing voting policies, performing governance research, and having direct engagement with issuers. The Investment Stewardship Associate will also assist our investment teams with the integration of material ESG factors into our investment processes.

What You’ll Do

• Proxy Voting and Reporting
  
  
  
  • Learn and apply our proxy voting policy to individual securities
  
  
  • Perform in-depth research and analysis on proxy proposals
  
  
  • Liaise and communicate with investment teams on proxy proposals
  
  
  • Ensure timely execution of proxy votes
  
  
  • Compile proxy reports and statistics
  
  
  • Research
  
  
  • Contribute to the development of AB’s proxy voting policy by identifying emerging topics and best practices in corporate governance
  
  
  • Contribute to the development of thought leadership by researching and developing corporate governance content
  
  
  
  


• Engagement
  
  
  
  • Participate in the engagement process with issuer management teams
  
  
  • Prepare for engagements through research on issues and question formulation
  
  
  • Work with investors and Responsible Investing team to plan, conduct engagements, and track outcomes
  
  
  
  


• Integration
  
  
  
  • Liaise with analysts and portfolio teams on material ESG topics
  
  
  • Help analysts and portfolio teams with specific engagements, issues and research
  
  
  • Assist investment teams by developing an industry specialization and acting as the point person within the Responsible Investment team for sector-specific ESG queries
  
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• We are seeking candidates with significant academic achievement, intellectual curiosity and a demonstrated interest in both responsible investing and financial services


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• A collegial work style and a willingness to perform a wide range of tasks


• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively


• Detail-oriented, ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment


• Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years’ work experience in responsible investing, sustainability or corporate governance; direct experience in in proxy voting, proxy advisory, or corporate governance advisory a plus.

About AB

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us! All are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB’s policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job-related criteria.

In accordance with applicable law, the minimum and maximum base annual salary for this role is as follows: Base Salary Range: $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 Actual base salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base salary is just one component of total compensation at AB, which may include, depending on eligibility, commissions, year-end incentive compensation, short- and long-term incentives and Department-specific awards.

In addition, AB provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick and vacation time off New York, New York

About AB

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 51 locations operating in 25 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us! AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB’s policies, as well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants, based solely on job-related criteria.