Executive Compensation & Governance Advisor

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS STOXX) seeks an Advisory Specialist to join the Executive Compensation and Corporate Governance Advisory Team in Makati City, Philippines.

You will support consultants on equity plan reviews and governance matters, contributing to client-facing projects with data-driven insights. You will analyze compensation programs, prepare client-ready reports, and collaborate with ISS-Corporate colleagues across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant work experience; fresh graduates with interest in Data Research & Analysis encouraged to apply.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities; attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player with ability to build strong professional relationships across teams.
• Self-motivated, innovative, and client-focused.
• Demonstrated integrity and adherence to high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client-ready analyses of equity plans as part of the Equity Plan Review team.
• Support advisors on say-on-pay proposals, director independence issues, shareholder proposals, and governance items.
• Analyze governance proposals and executive compensation programs to identify shareholder concerns and risks.
• Conduct research, evaluate data, and develop analytical reports for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality client-ready reports and presentations for clients and ISS-Corporate colleagues.

Skills

Written/verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management/Finance

Job description

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS STOXX) seeks an Advisory Specialist to join the Executive Compensation and Corporate Governance Advisory Team in Makati City, Philippines.

You will support consultants on equity plan reviews and governance matters, contributing to client-facing projects with data-driven insights. You will analyze compensation programs, prepare client-ready reports, and collaborate with ISS-Corporate colleagues across the U.S.