Compensation Analyst

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS STOXX in Brussels is seeking an Executive Compensation Analyst to join the data operations team. You will help deliver data and research on compensation systems for executives and management boards of listed companies across Europe.

You will inspect public documents, analyze remuneration practices, and comply with ISS pay-for-performance methodologies, contributing to accurate insights for capital markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Business, Finance, or Law or in progress.
• Fluent in English and French; Arabic is a plus.
• Strong interest in governance, executive compensation and capital markets.
• Good eye for detail and strong data skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist analysts by inspecting publicly disclosed documents of listed companies.
• Analyze executive remuneration and pay practices for assigned markets.
• Adhere to ISS methodologies on pay-for-performance analyses.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent French

Excel

Detail oriented

Independent with team

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Economics, Business, Finance, or Law

Tools

Excel

Job description

ISS STOXX is currently looking for a Compensation Analyst to join our team in Brussels location.

What you will do

As an Executive Compensation Analyst, you will become an integral part of the data operations team. The role entails helping deliver data and research on compensation systems of executives and management board members of listed companies in Europe.

• Assisting our analysts by closely inspecting publicly disclosed documents of listed companies.
• Performing analyses about executive remuneration and pay practices for your assigned markets.
• Complying with ISS methodology on pay-for-performance analysis and qualitative assessment of listed companies.

What you will bring to ISS

• Fluent in English (both spoken and written) and French, Arabic is a plus.
• A relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Business, Finance, or Law, or in the process of obtaining such a degree.
• An interest in corporate governance, executive compensation, capital markets, research and data collection.
• A good eye for detail.
• Good command of Excel.
• The ability to assimilate large quantities of information, work independently and take initiative while also being a team player.
• An organized and structured mind.

But above all else we are most interested in the things that make you, you. The unique personal qualities, extracurricular activities and accomplishments that show who you are as a person and what value you could bring to the team.

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 4,000 professionals operating across 20 countries and serving approximately 5,000 clients, including many of the world’s 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.

Visit our website: https://www.iss-stoxx.com/

View additional open roles: https://www.iss-stoxx.com/about/careers/

Equal Employment Opportunity

ISS STOXX is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law ("protected status"). All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.