ESG Stewardship Analyst

Capital Group is a company dedicated to improving people's lives through successful investing. The Stewardship Analyst will be responsible for conducting proxy research, engaging with portfolio companies, and producing governance research, while collaborating with various teams to enhance the investment process.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Demonstrate detail orientation in analysis of proxy voting ballot items, ensuring voting decisions are transmitted to the market in a timely and accurate manner
• 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
• 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
• Build credibility with the investment group over time, providing value-added contributions to the proxy voting process
• Demonstrate strong risk awareness by understanding voting operations risks, controls, and team policies and procedures; proactively identify enhancements and promptly escalate issues when needed
• 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
• Partner with more senior team members in standalone research efforts based on internal requests in areas of familiarity
• Participate in developing training materials around specific topics that increase the team’s knowledge base
• Consistently share articles and notes from webcasts and industry events with the team
• Identify trends and incorporate competitive knowledge into key initiatives and recommendations, consistently sharing knowledge within the Stewardship Team
• Participate in projects with key stakeholders, demonstrating an understanding of team procedures and a risk awareness mindset

Skills

• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of Capital Group's proxy voting guidelines
• Display a comprehensive understanding of the proxy voting and engagement cycle
• Prepare company and sector-level research and apply proxy voting guidelines with appropriate judgment
• Demonstrate detail orientation in analysis of proxy voting ballot items
• Utilize effective decision quality when elevating proxy votes for Investment Group review
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge in the application of proxy voting guidelines
• Build credibility with the investment group over time
• Demonstrate strong risk awareness by understanding voting operations risks, controls, and team policies and procedures
• Actively build sector and company expertise by collaborating with senior Stewardship associates
• Partner with more senior team members in standalone research efforts
• Participate in developing training materials around specific topics
• Consistently share articles and notes from webcasts and industry events with the team
• Identify trends and incorporate competitive knowledge into key initiatives and recommendations
• Participate in projects with key stakeholders
• You are self-driven and intellectually curious
• You learn quickly and effectively apply knowledge of systems and research resources
• You communicate clearly and effectively — both in writing and verbally
• You produce clear, accurate reports and maintain thorough records of engagement and voting activity
• 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
• You thrive in a team environment, bringing positivity and collaboration

Benefits

• Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options
• Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love
• Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones

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