Client Service Manager
Job Summary
ISS STOXX is immediately seeking a Client Service Manager - French Speaking (CSM) to join its Paris team. Successful candidates will have an interest in financial operations and client service with a desire to learn more about corporate governance must be willing to develop strong working relationships with external clients in order to guide clients to better use ISS STOXX products/services.
CSMs must be adaptable eager and efficient problem solvers. Great communication skills are a must as they represent ISS STOXX to all levels of client management. Our clients span some of the worlds foremost hedge funds pension funds and other asset managers. Managing the relationships for a portfolio of clients exposes the CSM to a wide range of institution types and ensures a challenging role with daily client interactions. To succeed in the role a CSM must learn and understand corporate governance and proxy voting services learn about their clients business and bring that knowledge together to provide insight best practices and win-win solutions to those client organizations.
Performance is based on a combination of factors including efficient task management and client satisfaction. The CSM partners with the Sales representative to bring operational industry and product expertise to clients to effectively manage the client experience. This includes serving as the clients primary contact with the firm offering support and expertise on corporate governance and proxy voting solutions liaising with ISS STOXX Operations personnel to address client needs and participating in the client renewal process.
Responsibilities:
Learn Global Proxy Voting Mechanics and grow knowledge about Industry standards
Grow client service skill set
Achieve target renewal rate through outstanding client service
Partner with ISS STOXX team members to drive operational excellence for both new and existing clients
Act as a trusted advisor for clients and their advocate within ISS STOXX
Serve as domain expert on ISS STOXX suite of proxy and corporate governance solutions
Own and manage client inquiry and issue resolution process utilizing and other internal tools
Conduct regular calls with clients (health checks training relationship planning and review)
Identify accounts at risk and create plans to ensure revenue and client retention
Assess client reporting needs and coordinate report delivery
Take active ownership of operational support for clients including ballot and vote management account maintenance and vote report production
Identify and communicate up-sell opportunities to sales team to assist in closing new deals
Perform frequent testing of new product features
Other special projects and initiatives for the business as needed and assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree preferred but not essential if the candidate has relevant experience in the industry
Fluent in French and English
Experience in a client service or operations position ideally in financial services industry
Comfortable analyzing and working with highly confidential data
Proficiency in Microsoft Office product suite particularly Microsoft Excel
Innovative motivated client-oriented and commercially aware thinker with strong attention to detail
Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skill; ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Excellent organizational and verbal skills
Strong willingness to work in a team-oriented environment
Absolute personal and business integrity
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What You Can Expect from Us
Our people are the moving force behind our work. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills perspectives and experiences. If you have the skills passion and drive to help us bring clarity and transparency to capital markets we want to work with you.
Together we can grow your career in an environment that fuels creativity drives innovation and has real impact.
About ISS STOXX
ISS STOXX delivers world-class research data and technology solutions that empower capital market participants to pursue their visions with confidence. Our expertise spans indices corporate governance sustainability cyber risk and fund intelligence giving clients the tools they need to uncover opportunities manage risks and navigate evolving regulations. We are made up of 4000 professionals operating across 20 countries and serving approximately 5000 clients including many of the worlds leading institutional investors. Our scale and reach give us deep market knowledge while our innovative methodologies allow us to offer our clients tailored insights that drive impact and success.
ISS STOXX Governance delivers comprehensive corporate governance research analytics and investor voting solutions supported by a global highquality data set spanning diverse markets and topics. Our offerings equip investors with the depth and scale needed to meet evolving stewardship priorities. We provide flexible voting policy options including fully customizable reports backed by experienced research teams located worldwide ensuring clients benefit from both global insight and local market expertise.
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Institutional Shareholder Services is the world’s leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions.