Job Description
AB’s ESG associates are a critical part of our responsible investing team. We are seeking a Proxy and ESG Engagement Associate to support our team and the investment teams to:
- Help manage the proxy voting process for AB’s equity positions
- Learn and apply our proxy voting policy to individual securities
- Perform in-depth research and analysis on more complex proxy proposals
- Liaise and communicate with investment teams on proxy proposals
- Compile proxy reports and statistics
- Conduct proxy and governance analysis with the Director of Corporate Governance and Proxy team
- Identify emerging topics and best practices in corporate governance and proxy voting
- Conduct research to identify optimal AB position or policy
- Assist in implementation new developments in AB’s policy
- Assist in the engagement process with management teams
- Prepare for engagements through research on issues and question formulation
- Work with investors and Responsible Investing team to plan and conduct meetings
- Support investment teams proactively and reactively as needed
- Scan new for relevant information and issues on existing holdings
- Liaise with analysts and portfolio teams
- Help analysts and portfolio teams with specific engagements, issues and research
Job Qualifications
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
- Undergrad degree and 1-3 years’ work experience in consulting or another analytical field; experience in responsible investing, sustainability or corporate governance a plus
People of color, women, and those who identify as LGBTQ people 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, as well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available”. Nashville, TennesseeNew York City, New York