Job Description

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ISS-Corporate: DACH Compensation & Governance Lead
ABOUT ISS-CORPORATE
ISS Corporate works with publicly traded companies to design and manage their corporate governance, executive compensation, and sustainability programs to align with company goals, reduce risk, and manage the needs of a diverse shareholder base by delivering best-in-class data, tools, and advisory services. ISS-Corporate leverages its Software as a Service platform to deliver our extensive datasets, innovative analytics, and advisory expertise to help companies better understand the needs and preferences of their institutional investors.
Our global client base extends to over 1,400 companies located across North America, Europe, and Asia. Our key contacts include C-Suite executives, board members, and senior professionals within finance, legal, investor relations, sustainability, and HR departments. Within the ICS team, we collaborate with clients to dive deep into their public disclosures to best optimize their governance, compensation, and sustainability strategies. We identify where they lead and lag peers to anticipate shareholder concerns and maximize appeal to investors.
ISS Corporate is a wholly owned subsidiary of ISS Stoxx, the world’s leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions. ISS-Corporate, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, USA, with offices worldwide.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This is a client-facing role that requires strong knowledge and experience in corporate governance, executive compensation, and research and/or consultancy. The successful candidate will work both independently as well as collaboratively with ISS-Corporate advisors and sales within EMEA/US to provide corporate governance, executive compensation content and advisory services to senior executives at the world’s largest companies. Working in dynamic markets and an international environment, we put great emphasis on cooperation and offer a welcoming, collegial working atmosphere. Candidates will have a passion for corporate governance and enjoy fast-paced and multicultural teamwork and have a strong analytical and critical mindset.
Candidates should demonstrate thorough understanding of current corporate governance trends and disclosure expectations as well as have experience in evaluating companies’ governance and compensation policies and practices and working with data or ratings. The individual should be a market expert/leader with at least 8 years of experience working with corporates, investors, or other key stakeholders on these topics.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work highly independently, contribute to product development and pilot consulting and training for issuer clients and will interact daily with colleagues from other units and with clients from around the globe.
RESPONSIBILITIESConduct reviews of clients’ AGM/EGM meeting materials, including, but not limited to director election items, capital issuance proposals, employee, and executive remuneration related proposals (remuneration reports, remuneration policies, employee, and executive share plans), shareholder proposals, and other matters that may require shareholder approval. Analyze client data and proposals to identify sources of concern to shareholders in corporate governance proposals and identify potential risks. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients by providing subject matter expertise for the full ISS-Corporate solution suite with the goal of driving high retention rates. Educate clients primarily on Governance market/industry trends, best practices, and ISS Governance ratings, including methodologies and technology (SaaS platform) that underpins the data. Perform platform demos to new and existing users and inform clients on product changes/innovations, and how our clients will benefit from them. Answer inquiries on a timely basis and check in regularly with clients to gauge overall satisfaction levels. Produce client-ready deliverables as requested by clients and ISS-Corporate colleagues. Support ISS-Corporate sales team members to identify prospective clients, along with their corporate governance needs. Participate in speaking events, roundtables, webcasts and pre and post proxy season ISS-Corporate events.

QualificationsMinimum bachelor’s degree (master’s preferable) in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, or equivalent experience in Corporate Governance related field. Minimum 8 years of experience, preferably in Corporate Governance and ESG research or consultancy roles. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English and German. Strong research and analytical capabilities. Ability to understand key client needs and adapt to diverse cultural contexts. Initiative-taker who can work independently and across a team. Absolute personal and business integrity.

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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 grow—professionally and personally.

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

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.

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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 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 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.
ISS Corporate Solutions, Inc. (“ISS-Corporate”) is a leading provider of cutting-edge SaaS and high-touch advisory services to companies, globally. Companies turn to ISS-Corporate for expertise in designing and managing governance, compensation, sustainability, and cyber risk programs that align with company goals, reduce risk, and manage the needs of a diverse shareholder base by delivering data, tools, and advisory services. ISS-Corporate’s global client base extends across North America, Europe, and Asia, as well as other established and emerging markets worldwide.
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