Research Associate (RA) - Italian

About Glass Lewis
Founded in 2003, Glass Lewis is a leading global provider of independent, intelligence-focused corporate governance, stewardship, and proxy voting solutions. The firm serves more than 1,300 investment managers and pension funds globally, who use its high-quality corporate governance research and proxy voting software to carry out their fiduciary duties. Glass Lewis also helps companies understand corporate governance best practices and how investors view them. Headquartered in San Francisco, Glass Lewis has offices in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

In September 2026, Glass Lewis and Clarity AI joined forces to integrate sustainability, governance and stewardship. Glass Lewis looks for people who take ownership, act with integrity, remain curious, and make thoughtful decisions that build trust with clients and colleagues. To learn more, visit https://www.glasslewis.com/.

What roles are available?  
Intern positions and Research Associate (“RAs”) positions are available across a variety of markets for candidates who have reading proficiency in Italian.

Contract: Fixed term full-time (2 to 3 months depending on market) 
Start Date: February 2027  
Location: Limerick, Ireland- Hybrid-3 days in office

Qualifications
Undergraduate or postgraduate students currently enrolled, or 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 Italian;
• 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.  

What Glass Lewis offers  

• A comprehensive training program on corporate governance and executive remuneration, including how to analyse data and write analysis on these topics;   
• An understanding of Glass Lewis policy and voting guidelines;  
• An overview of global governance and ESG market practices;   
• A supportive team-oriented work environment;  
• A city-centre location in Limerick Ireland, one of Ireland’s largest cities with lots going on outside of work hours;  
• A multicultural work environment with 20+ nationalities and languages.  

EEO Statement:
At Glass Lewis, we are committed to equal opportunity employment for all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender identity, religion, disability, or background.