Research Analyst (Part-Time Freelancer)

Position Title: Research Analyst (Part-Time Freelancer)
Location: Remote
Duration: September 2025 – May 2026
Hours: Approx. 10-20 hours/week, with the expectation of completing specific research tasks by set deadlines and responsibility for managing your own schedule
Compensation: Dependent on location; $16/hr or local minimum wage, whichever is higher. 

To Apply: Please send a resume and a paragraph about your interest to Allison Marill at [email protected]. We are only accepting applications from applicants who can commit to the hour and duration criteria.

About the Organization:

JLens empowers investors to align their capital with Jewish values and advocates for Jewish communal priorities in the corporate arena. An affiliate of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) since 2022, JLens was launched in 2012 to increase the Jewish community’s participation in shareholder advocacy with the world’s largest and most influential public corporations. Our Jewish Investor Network is composed of over 30 Jewish institutions, representing more than $11 billion in Jewish community investment capital. JLens conducts advocacy with approximately 500 of the largest U.S. public companies on behalf of Jewish institutional and individual shareholders. JLens’ advocacy is focused on combating antisemitism & hate, supporting Israel, and addressing critical Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) issues.

JLens Research

JLens is the only organization conducting research on corporate behavior and policy related to issues of importance to the Jewish community. JLens’ bespoke company scorecards on Combating Antisemitism & Hate and Support for Israel are the backbone of its screening and advocacy strategies and inform shareholder advocacy priorities. JLens conducted research into financial services firm Morningstar’s ESG ratings that exposed systemic anti-Israel bias. This research inspired a community-wide campaign which resulted in wholesale changes to Morningstar’s methodology and analyst guidelines. JLens report, The Impact of Israel Divestment on Equity Portfolios: Forecasting BDS’s Financial Toll on University Endowments, was a first-of-its-kind study that comprehensively quantified the financial implications of BDS-aligned investment strategies for universities. Students across the U.S. have utilized the findings to combat calls for their universities to divest from Israel. 

We are seeking a hard-working, detail-oriented, and self-starting Research Analyst (Part-Time Freelancer) to bolster JLens’ research efforts. Join our team at the forefront of Jewish values-based investing to assist efforts to combat antisemitism and support the Jewish community and Israel.

Responsibilities:

JLens expects the majority of the time to be spent on assisting JLens with scoring companies across JLens’ scorecards.

• Assist JLens in our scoring of companies in our index, including researching the public companies held in JLens’ portfolio, assessing disclosure relevant to JLens’ Jewish value pillars, analyzing company performance, and writing narratives about company performance
• Assist JLens with data management, including organizing company scoring and engagement information in our internal systems, per project needs
• Write blog posts on topics related to JLens’ research and advocacy, and
• Contribute to short-term research projects, as needed

Qualifications

Skills:

• Strong research (both quantitative and qualitative) and analytical skills
• Ability to analyze data from multiple sources, identify key information, and communicate key points in writing
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational abilities
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a virtual environment and to multi-task
• Familiarity with Excel and data management
• Commitment to JLens’ mission and values, and interest in the values-based investing field

• Interest in and/or knowledge and experience in any or all of JLens areas of focus is a plus

Work Experience:

• The ideal candidate has research experience, including work with quantitative and qualitative data and analysis

Education:

• Preference for coursework including business, social impact, Jewish studies, or other relevant areas of study, but open to anyone with a demonstrated interest
• College students, graduate students, and professionals are welcome to apply