Strategic Partnerships & Consultant Relations Manager

Lets be #BrilliantTogether

ISS STOXX GmbH through its group companies is a leading provider of comprehensive and data-centric research and technology solutions that help capital market participants identify investment opportunities detect qualitative and quantitative portfolio company risks and meet evolving regulatory requirements. With roots dating back to 1985 we today deliver world-class benchmark and custom indices across asset classes and geographies and serve as a premier source of independent corporate governance sustainability cyber risk and fund intelligence research data and related offerings. Our products and services give clients the scale and leverage they need to grow their business more effectively and efficiently.

The Strategic Partnerships team supports three key business lines:

• STOXX an established and global provider of benchmarks and custom indices. Best known for the leading European equity indices EURO STOXX 50 STOXX Europe 600 and DAX the entire suite of index solutions consists of total market benchmark custom blue-chip sustainability thematic and factor-based indices covering world regional and country markets.

• ISS Sustainability Solutions providing innovative and high-quality ESG research ratings index screening data analytics and advisory services along with fund services and financial quality valuation.

• ISS Governance providing objective governance research and recommendations end-to-end proxy voting and distribution solutions global proxy distribution services turnkey securities class-action claims management and reliable global governance data and modelling tools.

The Strategic Partnerships team develops and maintains data distribution relationships with over 80 third parties who in turn provide services to ISS STOXX clients. We deliver many Index Sustainability & Governance data products through this distribution channel.

We are looking to hire a Partnerships & Consultant Relations Manager to maintain ongoing relationships with our Partners and develop new relationships with consultants supporting institutional investors. The position reports to the Head of Strategic Partnerships & Consultant Relations.

Key Objectives:

• Document manage and expand product availability through current Partners

• Oversee Partner product onboarding with internal sales product legal and operational stakeholders

• Develop communications for Partners & coordinate responses to complex queries

• Develop new Consultant relationships to gather market feedback obtain top ratings create new client opportunities and increase opportunity conversion rates

Experience Requirements:

• 5-7 years developing institutional relationships with emphasis on consultant research contacts

• Experience with solution-based sales or tailored solution presentations

• Good understanding of the financial services ecosystem and institutional investor requirements

• Good understanding of global Index Sustainability and Governance trends

Skill Requirements:

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change

• Ability to collaborate well across global and diverse teams

• Strong project management skills and able to work well in a cross-functional team environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to follow-through independently

• Excellent presentation skills and strong writing skills

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What You Can Expect from Us

At ISS STOXX our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills perspectives and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources support and opportunities to growprofessionally and personally.

Together we foster an environment that fuels creativity drives innovation and shapes our future success.

Lets empower collaborate and inspire.

Lets be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985 we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance sustainability cyber risk and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group ISS STOXX has over 3400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide serving around 6400 clients including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG cyber and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders benefit.

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