Senior Compensation and Governance Consultant

ISS-Corporate; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) with company match up to 9%

FSA and commuter benefits

Generous paid time off

Volunteer Day

Paid parental leave

Hybrid working options

Job summary

ISS Stoxx Corporate seeks a highly skilled professional for a client-facing advisory role in executive compensation and corporate governance. You will work with senior executives from major companies, delivering insights from market data and tools while educating boards on ESG developments.

Responsibilities include collaborating with 60%+ of the S&P 500, analyzing proposals, leveraging databases, and producing client deliverables. Hybrid work and travel up to 5% are noted.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in a related role or an equivalent advanced degree with a strong understanding of the executive compensation and corporate governance landscape.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field; an MBA or other related graduate degree is 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with client executives to understand needs and provide tailored advisory services on executive compensation and governance trends and best practices.
• Analyze client data and proposals to identify concerns from a shareholder perspective.
• Leverage governance and compensation databases to extract actionable intelligence and synthesize insights.
• Develop polished client deliverables and engage in discussions with C-Suite executives.
• Collaborate with the sales team to identify client needs and showcase the value proposition of ISS Corporate Solutions.
• Contribute to thought leadership through white-papers, toolkits, webinars, and industry-wide presentations.

Skills

Strong writing and public speaking

Technical SaaS proficiency

Excel/SQL data distillation

Organizational, multitasking

Diagnose client needs and resources

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field

MBA or related graduate degree (strong plus)

Job description

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

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 governance. In this role you work directly with senior executives from the world’s 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with over 60% of the S&P 500 and a third of the Russell 3000, 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.
• Conduct thorough analysis of client data and proposals to identify potential concerns related to executive compensation and corporate governance from a shareholder perspective.
• Leverage 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.
• Develop polished client deliverables and engage in detailed discussions with C‑Suite executives, including those from legal, finance, and HR departments.
• Collaborate with the sales team to identify potential client needs and effectively showcase the value proposition of ISS Corporate Solutions.
• Contribute to developing industry‑leading intellectual capital and thought leadership on governance and compensation topics, such as white‑papers, 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

• 4–7 years of successful work experience in a related role or an equivalent advanced degree with a strong understanding of the executive compensation and corporate governance landscape.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field with an exceptional performance record; an MBA or other related graduate degree is 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 $90,000–$100,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and level of education. This role is eligible for additional performance‑based incentives.

Benefits

• 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.

EEO Statement

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) 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 (referred to as “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.

Disability Accommodations

ISS is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal, state, and local laws. ISS is also committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disability. ISS prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of disability as it pertains to the job application and hiring process and other terms and conditions of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact [e-mail].