Executive Compensation Analyst

About

ISS STOXX seeks a resident subject matter expert in the U.S. for executive compensation governance matters. If you want to learn, climb, and shine at a company committed to you, then ISS STOXX might be the best move you'll ever make.

As the Executive Compensation Analyst, you will be part of a highly specialized research team focused on a key area of corporate governance that is increasingly important to institutional investors - executive pay. In this role, you will be a source of expertise and guidance internally for other analysts and externally in interfacing with clients and issuers. The candidate should be familiar with market compensation practices, including gold standard governance practices, and how governance issues affect investor voting decisions around pay proposals.

The role is based in Washington, DC: A modern, open-floor workspace on Rhode Island Avenue in Northwest DC, with an onsite gym and convenient metro access.

Responsibilities

• Research proxy statements for high profile/contentious U.S. company shareholder meetings, focusing on executive compensation proposals.
• Complete written analyses detailing ISS vote recommendations and rationale related to compensation issues.
• Support the ISS standard research team staff in their analyses and review staff's work within the compensation policy framework.
• Lead and/or participate in ISS policy formulation relating to executive compensation.
• Respond to client and company inquiries to explain ISS' compensation policies and model methodology and answer questions as necessary.
• As requested, work with Marketing and Sales to promote our compensation policies to the industry.
• Interface with technology tools to conduct accurate and meaningful analysis.
• Recruit and train full-time and temporary research staff on executive compensation policies and methodologies.
• As appropriate, maintain and update ISS' existing quantitative models.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated familiarity with U.S. executive compensation issues.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree or industry certification (CEP, CFA) preferred.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written skills.
• Ability to work within a team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

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

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 Borse 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.

Founded in 1985 as Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) Inc., ISS Governance is a leading global provider of independent and objective shareholder meeting research and recommendations, providing multiple voting policy choices as well as end-to-end workflow solutions for institutional investors. More than 1,600 clients worldwide utilize ISS Governance's actionable expertise to help them make informed investment stewardship decisions, and to help them manage their voting responsibilities. Covering over 50,000 meetings annually, ISS Governance leverages its extensive global footprint, deep experience, high quality data and analysis, unified client support, and technology infrastructure to continuously evolve and extend its innovative suite of solutions to meet clients' evolving portfolio, fiduciary, and stewardship requirements.