Advisory Specialist - Compensation & Corporate Governance

Overview

ISS STOXX is growing! We are seeking an Advisory Specialist to join our Executive Compensation and Corporate Governance Advisory Team.In this role, you will support our consultants in providing executive compensation and corporate governance advisory services to senior executives at some of the world’s largest companies, with a particular focus on U.S. issuers. You will contribute to client-facing projects and collaborate closely with ISS-Corporate colleagues across the U.S. and other global markets to deliver insights and solutions that help clients navigate evolving shareholder and governance expectations.  

If you want to learn, grow, and thrive with a company committed to your growth, joining ISS STOXX might be the best move you’ll ever make.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Training & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Finance, or a related field
• One to two years of relevant work experienceand/or working knowledge on executive compensation is preferred, but fresh graduates with a strong interest in Data Research & Analysis are encouraged to apply
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities, coupled with exceptional attention to detail
• Collaborative team player with the ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships across teams and stakeholders
• Self-motivated, innovative, and client-focused
• Demonstrated absolute personal and professional integrity, with a commitment to the highest ethical standards

Work Location & Schedule:

• Must be willing to work onsite in Makati City on a regular day shift schedule (8:30 am- 5:30 pm, Manila Time).
• Must be amenable to a hybrid work arrangement, with a minimum of three (3) days per week working onsite

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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.  

As a leading provider of robust data, software solutions and expert advisory,ISS‑Corporate helps businesses understand and shape the signals they send to institutional investors, regulators, and other key stakeholders. By delivering essential data, tools, and insights, ISS‑Corporate empowers companies worldwide to build resilience, meet evolving market expectations, and proactively manage their governance, compensation, sustainability, and cyber risk initiatives.

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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 (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.