Compensation and Governance Consultant

About the role

ISS-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

• 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.
• Conducting thorough analysis of client data and proposals to identify potential concerns related to executive compensation and corporate governance from a shareholder perspective.
• Leveraging 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.
• Developing polished client deliverables and engaging in detailed discussions with C-Suite executives, including those from legal, finance, and HR departments.
• Collaborating with the sales team to identify potential client needs and effectively showcase the value proposition of ISS Corporate Solutions.
• Contributing to developing industry-leading intellectual capital and thought leadership on governance and compensation topics, such as whitepapers, toolkits, webinars, and presentations for individual clients and industry-wide events.

Qualifications & Education

• 2 - 8 years of successful work experience in a related role or 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; MBA or other related graduate degree a strong plus.

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.
• Capacity to quickly establish relationships with executives and be seen as a trusted resource.
• Demonstrated poise and grace under pressure.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation — Base salary of $85,000 - $110,000 (based on experience and education).
• Career Growth & Learning — Work alongside industry experts, gain deep knowledge and expertise, and develop a rewarding long-term career.
• Comprehensive Benefits — Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave, and more.
• A Welcoming, Mission-Driven Culture — Join a global organization committed to driving positive environmental and social impact.
• Hybrid & Flexible Work Environment in a Convenient Location — The role is based in our Midtown Manhattan office, conveniently located near Grand Central and Port Authority.