Analyst, Corporate Governance Consulting

Morrow Sodali is a leading provider of shareholder engagement advisory and governance consulting services to corporate clients around the world. The firm provides corporate boards and executives with strategic advice and services relating to a broad range of activities, including mergers and acquisitions, annual and special meetings, shareholder activism initiatives, multinational cross-border transactions, ESG issues and debt restructuring. From headquarters in New York and London, and with offices in the world’s major capital markets, Morrow Sodali serves more than 1,000 corporate clients in over 80 countries, including many of the largest multinational corporations. In addition to listed and private companies, the firm’s clients include mutual funds, ETFs, stock exchanges and membership associations.

We are currently seeking early career candidates for an Analyst position to join our US Corporate Governance Consulting team. Position Details:

In this role you will be an integral member of our US Corporate Governance Consulting Advisory team. You will be working closely with senior members of the team to provide clients with insights and updates on governance-related matters on an ongoing basis, including the assessment of best practices and emerging trends as they relate to each client’s specific circumstances.

As part of its consulting engagements, the team provides guidance on the full range of corporate governance matters, anticipating potential challenges to minimize the risk of shareholder activism and alignment of clients' governance profiles with market expectations. Parallel to assessing potential risks from emerging trends, the team provides strategic, practical advice to help clients make informed decisions on such issues as corporate governance, board-related matters, executive compensation, and sustainability.

Key responsibilities may vary but will generally include:

• Keeping abreast of broader corporate governance developments, trends and shifts in views (investors, regulators, proxy advisors, activists and shareholder proponents, industry peers, etc.) and assist in communicating relevant findings internally and externally
• Contribute to the client experience by working on client projects and deliverables
• Assist in the development and maintenance of databases with an eye towards streamlining processes
• Over time, build relationships with clients, institutions and relevant third-party firms as opportunities arise
• Assist in business development efforts and opportunities
• Support and collaborate with team members, including client research requests; assist in assessing, analyzing, and preparing materials that summarize potential impact to clients/our services

Requirements:

• Comfort in communicating with, presenting to, and influencing senior leadership
• Ability to multi-task with exceptional project/time management and organizational skills to manage deliverables in a timely manner, with a keen attention to details
• Over time (long-term focus), willingness to travel for client meetings and to attend conferences/industry events to gain up-to-date market perspectives
• 100% integrity, maturity, and sound judgment a must
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including strong Excel and PowerPoint capabilities
• Highly engaged and motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently while seeking support when needed; ability to present new ideas
• Bachelor’s degree with a good GPA from an accredited college or university
• Critical thinker with the ability to think independently and creatively; 1-2 years’ experience conducting analysis, drawing appropriate conclusions to make informed recommendations preferred, with an entrepreneurial mindset

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.