AllianceBernstein

Investment Stewardship Associate

AllianceBernstein  •  $90k - $110k/yr  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Who You’ll Work With:

AB’s Investment Stewardship Associates are a critical part of our Responsible Investing team, reporting to the Director of Investment Stewardship. The candidate will play an integral role in corporate governance initiatives related to proxy voting, engagement, and reporting. The Investment Stewardship Associate will support the Responsible Investing and Investment teams in casting proxy votes, developing voting policies, performing governance research, and having direct engagement with issuers. The Investment Stewardship Associate will also assist our investment teams with the integration of material ESG factors into our investment processes.

What You’ll Do

  • Proxy Voting and Reporting
  • Learn and apply our proxy voting policy to individual securities
  • Perform in-depth research and analysis on proxy proposals
  • Liaise and communicate with investment teams on proxy proposals
  • Ensure timely execution of proxy votes
  • Compile proxy reports and statistics
  • Research
  • Contribute to the development of AB’s proxy voting policy by identifying emerging topics and best practices in corporate governance
  • Contribute to the development of thought leadership by researching and developing corporate governance content
  • Engagement
  • Participate in the engagement process with issuer management teams
  • Prepare for engagements through research on issues and question formulation
  • Work with investors and Responsible Investing team to plan, conduct engagements, and track outcomes
  • Integration
  • Liaise with analysts and portfolio teams on material ESG topics
  • Help analysts and portfolio teams with specific engagements, issues and research
  • Assist investment teams by developing an industry specialization and acting as the point person within the Responsible Investment team for sector-specific ESG queries

What We’re Looking For

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
  • Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years’ work experience in responsible investing, sustainability or corporate governance; direct experience in in proxy voting, proxy advisory, or corporate governance advisory a plus.

About AB

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.

Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!

All 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 and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job-related criteria.

In accordance with applicable law, the minimum and maximum base annual salary for this role is as follows: Base Salary Range: $90,000.00 to $110,000.00

Actual base salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base salary is just one component of total compensation at AB, which may include, depending on eligibility, commissions, year-end incentive compensation, short- and long-term incentives and Department-specific awards. In addition, AB provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick and vacation time off

New York, New York

AllianceBernstein

About AllianceBernstein

AllianceBernstein (AB) is a leading global investment management firm that offers diversified investment services to institutional investors, individuals, and private wealth clients in major world markets. We are one of the largest investment management firms in the world, with $869 billion in assets under management as of October 2025. We foster a diverse, connected, collaborative culture that encourages different ways of thinking and differentiated insights. We embrace innovation to address increasingly complex investing challenges. We pursue responsibility throughout our firm—from how we work and act to the solutions we design for clients.

AllianceBernstein, L.P. does not transact or advise on any cryptocurrency or related products. In addition, we do not conduct business through Facebook, WhatsApp, or any other social media. Any posts on such sites are fraudulent and have not been made by AllianceBernstein, L.P.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Year Founded
1967
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