Senior Compensation and Governance Consultant

ISS | Institutional Shareholder Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governance advisory firm in Toronto seeks an experienced advisor to manage client-facing relationships focused on executive compensation and corporate governance. The successful candidate will have 5-7 years of experience and a degree in Finance or related fields. This role offers the opportunity to work with top-tier clients while fostering relationships and providing expert advisory services in the financial market.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in executive compensation and corporate governance.
• Exceptional performance record in relevant fields.
• Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative services on executive compensation.
• Maintain relationships with senior client executives.
• Analyze data to identify shareholder concerns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Public speaking

Technical comfort

Time management

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Excel

Education

BA degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field

MBA or related graduate degree

Tools

Excel

SaaS applications

Job description

ISS-Corporate helps companies 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.

Our global client base extends to 1500+ companies located across The Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. Our key contacts include C-Suite executives, board members, and senior professionals within finance, legal, investor relations, and HR departments as well as a growing end-user base in sustainability functions.

ISS-Corporate is a wholly owned subsidiary of ISS Institutional Shareholder Services. (“ISS”) and part of the ISS STOXX GmbH group of companies.

The Role

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include

This is a client-facing role that provides consultative and advisory services centered on executive compensation and corporate governance to senior executives at the world’s largest companies. In this role, you will combine your subject matter expertise and communication skills with our market-leading proprietary data and tools to help companies understand how to evaluate and mitigate shareholders’ perceptions of governance and executive compensation risk. Our advisors work with over 60% of the S&P500 and a third of the Russell 3000 in the US, and most companies in the S&P / TSX Index in Canada. The role is primarily focused on maintaining and expanding our reach in the Canadian market, with some exposure to US-based clients.

Forming and sustaining ongoing relationships with senior client executives to understand their needs and provide them with advisory services and expertise in executive compensation and corporate governance trends and best practices tailored to their challenges and goals.

Analyzing client data and proposals to identify sources of concern to shareholders in executive compensation and corporate governance proposals.

Synthesizing information from our governance and compensation databases and platform to uncover actionable intelligence on company disclosures and practices.

Producing and delivering polished client deliverables and discussing them in detail with C-Suite executives, including legal, finance, and HR.

Supporting sales team members to identify prospective client needs and demonstrate the ISS-Corporate value proposition.

Supporting the Compensation and Governance businesses by contributing to the development of industry-leading intellectual capital and thought leadership on governance and compensation topics, including whitepapers, blogs, podcasts, toolkits, webinars, and presentations for individual clients and at industry conferences.

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

Qualifications & Education

5-7 years of successful work experience in a related role with a strong understanding of the executive compensation and corporate governance landscape

BA degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field with an exceptional performance record; MBA or other related graduate degree preferred

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

Self-starter, entrepreneurial mindset, and ability to work independently

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 is helpful)

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

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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.

Let’s 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 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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