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The Executive Compensation team operates within ISS Governance Data and focuses on the analysis of executive remuneration practices and corporate governance disclosures across listed companies in Europe and the MENA region. The team reviews publicly available company filings to assess how executives are compensated, how incentive structures are designed, and how remuneration aligns with shareholder and governance expectations. The environment combines business research, analytical thinking, and close attention to detail within a fast-paced international setting.
As a Corporate Governance Analyst, you will become an integral part of the Data Operations team. Within the broader corporate governance and executive compensation space, you will support the delivery of high-quality compensation data and analysis used to help institutional investors make informed voting and investment decisions.
The position is best suited for candidates with an interest in corporate governance, executive remuneration, capital markets, regulatory disclosures, and business research.
Assisting our analysts by closely inspecting publicly disclosed documents of listed companies.
Performing analyses about executive remuneration and pay practices for your assigned markets.
Complying with ISS methodology on pay for performance analysis and qualitative assessment of listed companies.
Review annual reports, remuneration reports, and other corporate disclosures to extract relevant executive compensation data.
Analyze compensation structures for executive and management board members, including annual bonuses, long-term incentive plans, severance arrangements, and governance-related remuneration practices.
Apply internal methodologies consistently to ensure high-quality and standardized data delivery across markets and companies.
Work with internal Excel-based templates and data systems to input and validate compensation-related information accurately.
Summarize complex disclosures into concise and structured data points for use by internal research teams.
Support coverage of the French market and potentially Benelux and MENA-related companies.
Operate in a deadline-driven environment during proxy season (typically February–June), where prioritization and accuracy are particularly important.
Collaborate closely with colleagues across other teams.
Fluent in English (both spoken and written) and French, Arabic is a plus
A relevant Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Economics, Business, Finance, or Law, or in the process of obtaining such a degree.
An interest in corporate governance, executive compensation, capital markets, research and data collection.
A good eye for detail.
Good command of Excel.
The ability to assimilate large quantities of information, work independently and take initiative while also being a team player.
An organized and structured mind.
Comfortable working with structured methodologies and maintaining high levels of accuracy under time pressure.
Strong research and analytical thinking skills, even if gained through academic projects, internships, or administrative experience.
Work independently while remaining collaborative within an international team environment.
Previous exposure to research, accounting, compensation/rewards, governance, legal, or detail-oriented analytical work.
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What You Can Expect from Us
At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.
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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 Börse 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.
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Skills Required
- Fluency in English and French; Arabic is a plus
- Relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Business, Finance or Law
- Good command of Excel
- Interest in corporate governance and executive compensation
ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services) and has not been reviewed or approved by ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services).
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans include a notably strong 401(k) match with a Safe Harbor contribution that stands out within the package. The retirement offering is regarded as a highlight relative to other elements of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave are substantial components of the package. Time-away benefits are often described as a standout compared with other facets of compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are comprehensive within the standard package. Health coverage is generally viewed as solid, albeit characterized as middle of the road in some descriptions.
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What We Do
Founded in 1985, Institutional Shareholder Services group of companies (ISS) empowers investors and companies to build for long-term and sustainable growth by providing high-quality data, analytics and insight. ISS, which is majority owned by Deutsche Bourse Group, along with Genstar Capital and ISS management, is a leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions, market intelligence, fund services, and events and editorial content for institutional investors and corporations, globally. ISS’ 2,200 employees operate worldwide across 29 global locations in 15 countries. It’s approximately 3,100 clients include many of the world’s leading institutional investors who rely on ISS’ objective and impartial offerings, as well as public companies focused on ESG and governance risk mitigation as a shareholder value enhancing measure. Clients rely on ISS’ expertise to help them make informed investment decisions.
