The Capital Group Companies, Inc

ESG Stewardship Analyst

Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in proxy research or governance analysis
  • Strong knowledge of Capital Group's proxy voting guidelines
  • Ability to conduct detailed analysis of governance, environmental, and social issues
  • Proven capacity to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
  • Familiarity with industry best practices in stewardship and governance

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth proxy research and produce voting recommendations
  • Engage with portfolio companies on governance priorities
  • Publish governance research and share insights within the team
  • Collaborate with investment analysts on sector-specific research
  • Participate in projects with key stakeholders to enhance team operations

Benefits

  • Individual annual performance bonus eligibility
  • Annual profitability bonus participation
  • Retirement plan with 15% contribution from Capital Group
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Supportive team environment fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing
Full Job Description
The Stewardship Analyst, as a member of the Global Stewardship and Engagement (GSE) team (a subset of the ESG team), is responsible for conducting proxy research that culminates in proxy voting recommendations to the Investment Group, engaging with portfolio companies on stewardship priorities and proxy voting operational responsibilities. In addition, the Stewardship Analyst will produce and publish high-quality, investment-relevant governance research throughout the year, independent of proxy-focused work. The analyst partners with and provides guidance to Investment Analysts, Portfolio Managers, and ESG team members to conduct sector- and industry-specific research on governance best practices and standards. The analyst in this role demonstrates strong working knowledge of Capital Group's proxy voting guidelines and works under direction only as needed. The individual displays a comprehensive understanding of the proxy voting and engagement cycle and may represent Capital Group at industry events to share insights, best practices, and process enhancements with the Stewardship team. Your Capabilities: Proxy Voting and engagement - You prepare company and sector-level research and apply proxy voting guidelines with appropriate judgment, using analysis to diagnose and resolve issues across governance, environmental, and social topics. - You demonstrate detail orientation in analysis of proxy voting ballot items, ensuring voting decisions are transmitted to the market in a timely and accurate manner. - You utilize effective decision quality when elevating proxy votes for Investment Group review and escalate potential voting issues for senior team member involvement, including recommendations for resolution. - You demonstrate appropriate knowledge in the application of proxy voting guidelines, escalating relevant trends and making recommendations in a timely manner to senior members for guideline committee consideration. - You build credibility with the investment group over time, providing value-added contributions to the proxy voting process. - You demonstrate strong risk awareness by understanding voting operations risks, controls, and team policies and procedures; proactively identify enhancements and promptly escalate issues when needed. - You actively build sector and company expertise by collaborating with senior Stewardship associates during issuer engagements, contributing informed perspectives and deepening your understanding through direct participation. Research & Knowledge Sharing - You partner with more senior team members in standalone research efforts based on internal requests in areas of familiarity. - You participate in developing training materials around specific topics that increase the team's knowledge base. - You consistently share articles and notes from webcasts and industry events with the team. - You identify trends and incorporate competitive knowledge into key initiatives and recommendations, consistently sharing knowledge within the Stewardship Team. Team Contributions - You participate in projects with key stakeholders, demonstrating an understanding of team procedures and a risk awareness mindset. - You thrive in a team environment, bringing positivity and collaboration to everything you do. You spot challenges early and work with others to find smart, effective solutions. "I am the person Capital Group is looking for." - You are self-driven and intellectually curious, seeking to understand how and why things work - whether in the financial industry or in the connections between processes and technology - You learn quickly and effectively apply knowledge of systems and research resources to your daily work - You demonstrate a developing understanding of Stewardship functions, including Capital Group's Proxy Voting Guidelines, policies, procedures, and systems - You communicate clearly and effectively - both in writing and verbally - with associates, senior business leaders, the Investment Group, and portfolio company management and directors - You produce clear, accurate reports and maintain thorough records of engagement and voting activity in internal systems - You stay current on emerging best practices and technological developments - You take initiative to identify issues, recommend practical solutions, and drive continuous improvement - You manage priorities effectively, meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and quality - You demonstrate self-awareness, actively seeking feedback and opportunities for professional growth - You apply intellectual curiosity, analytical thinking, and sound judgment to resolve complex matters "I can apply in less than 4 minutes." You've reviewed this job posting and you're ready to start the candidate journey with us. Apply now to move to the next step in our recruiting process. If this role isn't what you're looking for, check out our other opportunities and join our talent community. Southern California Base Salary Range: $90,440-$144,704 In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital's annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings. You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here. * Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.

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