Research Analysts: Shareholder Campaigns

Research Analysts: Shareholder Campaigns

Salary: Competitive salary; excellent benefits
Education: Master (MA, MSW, etc.)
Location: New York, New York, United States
Posted by: Change to Win labor Federation
Job Category: Advocacy, Public Policy, Research
Language(s): English
Job posted on: September 9, 2008
Area of Focus: Economic Development, Job Training and Workplace Issues
Type: Full time
Last day to apply: October 10, 2008
Last updated: September 9, 2008

Description:
The CtW Investment Group is seeking Research Analysts to conduct corporate research and analysis in support of shareholder campaigns by worker retirement funds. Positions are open in New York City and Washington, DC. The CtW Investment Group, a part of Change to Win, assists worker retirement funds to be an effective voice for corporate reform and accountability. Change to Win is a dynamic coalition of seven of North America's most progressive labor unions and a leading force for social, racial and economic justice in our country today. Members of Change to Win unions participate in benefit plans with more than $1.5 trillion in assets. Research Analysts will help develop and implement shareholder initiatives to enhance corporate accountability, governance and performance, with an emphasis on contests for corporate control. The work requires high quality, in-depth research and analysis using quantitative and qualitative methods, including financial analysis, industry and corporate research. Travel will be required.

Additional Qualifications:
Job Qualifications: - BA degree or higher, MS or MBA preferred (coursework in economics, statistics, financial analysis or law) - Excellent quantitative, analytic, writing and people skills. - Strong technical research skills and experience with financial analysis or financial statements. - Familiarity with the capital markets and data sources to support corporate and financial research. - Computer literacy, including spreadsheet and database. - Strong commitment to progressive social change and - Social activism experience. Compensation: Competitive salary; excellent benefits. Women and people of color are strongly urged to apply. CtW does not discriminate in any of its programs, procedures or practices on the basis of age, color, disability, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

How to Apply:
How to Apply: Email cover letter, resume and writing sample to opportunities@changetowin.org ; email inquiries to debbie.berkowitz@changetowin.org Please reference: Research Analyst: Shareholder Campaigns