Executive Compensation and Governance Consultant

ISS Stoxx Corporate seeks a highly skilled and engaging professional for a client-facing role that provides consultative and advisory services in executive compensation and corporate this role you work directly with senior executives from the worlds largest companies delivering insightful guidance backed by our market-leading proprietary data and tools. Your expertise and exceptional communication skills will help companies evaluate and mitigate governance risk based on shareholder perceptions while educating executives and board members on the evolving ESG landscape.

As part of our team you will collaborate with over 60% of the S&P500 and a third of the Russell 3000 working on a range of responsibilities that include:

• Cultivating and nurturing relationships with senior client executives to understand their specific needs and provide tailored advisory services on executive compensation and corporate governance trends and best practices.
• Conducting thorough analysis of client data and proposals to identify potential concerns related to executive compensation and corporate governance from a shareholder perspective.
• Leveraging our comprehensive governance and compensation databases and platform to extract actionable intelligence on governance and compensation disclosures and practices synthesizing the information for valuable insights.
• Developing polished client deliverables and engaging in detailed discussions with C-Suite executives including those from legal finance and HR departments.
• Collaborating with the sales team to identify potential client needs and effectively showcase the value proposition of ISS Corporate Solutions.
• Contributing to developing industry-leading intellectual capital and thought leadership on governance and compensation topics such as whitepapers toolkits webinars and presentations for individual clients and industry-wide events.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with top-tier organizations utilizing your expertise to guide on crucial matters while staying at the forefront of executive compensation and corporate governance practices. If you possess exceptional analytical skills strong business acumen and a passion for driving positive change in the corporate landscape we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact in this fast-paced and dynamic industry.

The role requires 5% travel or less typically for conference attendance and occasional client visits.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

• 2-7 years of successful work experience in a related role or equivalent advanced degreewith an understanding of the executive compensation and corporate governance landscape
• Bachelors degree in Finance Business Economics or a related field with an exceptional performance record; MBA or other related graduate degree a strong plus
• Strong writing and public speaking skills
• Technical comfort (including the ability to quickly learn and train on SaaS applications)
• Effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent organization multitasking and prioritization skills

SKILLS & ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Ability to diagnose client needs and identify relevant resources
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to master complex concepts and technical subject matter quickly
• Proficiency in distilling data using Excel SQL or other tools
• Proactive in turning to others for assistance when required
• Ability to present professionally and authoritatively in both client-facing and public environments
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to produce professional and polished work product
• Ability to foster and maintain collaborative relationships in a cross-functional environment
• Capacity to quickly establish relationships with executives and be seen as a trusted resource
• Demonstrated poise and grace under pressure

LOCATION

• Washington DC: A modern open-floor workspace on Rhode Island Avenue in Northwest DC with an onsite gym and convenient metro access.

COMPENSATION

• The Washington DC expected base pay range is $70000- $100000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills experience and level of role is eligible for additional performance-based incentives.

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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.

As a leading provider of robust data software solutions and expert advisory ISSCorporate helps businesses understand and shape the signals they send to institutional investors regulators and other key stakeholders. By delivering essential data tools and insights ISSCorporate empowers companies worldwide to build resilience meet evolving market expectations and proactively manage their governance compensation sustainability and cyber risk initiatives.

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• Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with a company match up to 9% including a Safe Harbor contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefit programs
• Generous paid time off
• Volunteer Day
• Paid parental leave
• Hybrid working options

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