Let’s be #BrilliantTogether
ISS-Corporate (ICS) is seeking an experienced Product Owner to lead the development and evolution of our carbon accounting product. This role will be central to shaping and delivering a scalable SaaS solution that enables corporates to measure, manage, and disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with global standards.
The Product Owner will focus on advancing ICS’s carbon accounting capabilities, supporting corporate sustainability teams, finance functions, and executive stakeholders in meeting increasingly complex regulatory and reporting requirements, including GHG Protocol, IFRS S2, and CSRD / ESRS.
In addition, this role will play a key part in driving the integration of AI-enabled functionality across the platform, enhancing data processing, automation, analytics, and user experience. This includes embedding intelligent features into carbon accounting workflows and integrating these capabilities with broader ISS-Corporate solutions.
The ideal candidate combines strong product management expertise with:
A solid understanding of carbon accounting and sustainability reporting
Experience with SaaS platforms
Proven ability to integrate AI capabilities into enterprise software solutions
You will sit at the intersection of sustainability, data, and technology, owning the product roadmap and ensuring the delivery of a best-in-class carbon accounting solution.
Key Objectives
Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for the carbon accounting platform, from strategy and roadmap through to delivery and continuous improvement
Design and evolve core platform capabilities, including emissions calculation engines, emission factor libraries, data ingestion and integration workflows, and audit trails
Define and prioritize product features aligned with regulatory developments (IFRS S2, CSRD, CDP)
Drive product development across Engineering, Data, Research, and UX teams
Collaborate with adjacent product teams to integrate carbon accounting functionality into broader ISS Corporate platforms
Drive AI-enabled functionality including automation, anomaly detection, emissions estimation, and intelligent user support
Develop product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Ensure strong user experience for sustainability and finance users
Monitor industry developments and translate them into product features
Background Requirements
4+ years of progressive experience in a corporate environment, a background in sustainability is a bonus but not required.
Bachelor’s degree in sustainability management, environmental science, engineering, business, or a related field.
Proven Product Owner/Product Manager experience in SaaS
ESG/GHG experience preferred
AI integration experience highly desirable
Skills and Personal Attributes
Ability to translate complex methodologies into software requirements
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to develop interpersonal relationships.
Product/project management, market research, trend analysis, technical writing, and presentation skills.
Understanding of data models, APIs, and architecture
Familiarity with AI/ML in enterprise software
Analytical and detail-oriented
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated and proactive
High integrity and ownership mindset
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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.
Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.
Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.
Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.
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.
ISS Corporate Solutions, Inc. (“ISS-Corporate”) is a leading provider of cutting-edge SaaS and high-touch advisory services to companies, globally. Companies turn to ISS-Corporate for expertise in designing and managing governance, compensation, sustainability, and cyber risk programs that align with company goals, reduce risk, and manage the needs of a diverse shareholder base by delivering data, tools, and advisory services. ISS-Corporate’s global client base extends across North America, Europe, and Asia, as well as other established and emerging markets worldwide.
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Skills Required
- 4+ years of progressive experience in a corporate environment
- Bachelor's degree in sustainability management, environmental science, engineering, business, or related field
- Proven Product Owner/Product Manager experience in SaaS
- Ability to translate complex methodologies into software requirements
- Experience developing product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
- Understanding of data models, APIs, and architecture
- Excellent oral and written communication and stakeholder management skills
- Analytical, detail-oriented, strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Background in sustainability/carbon accounting (bonus)
- ESG/GHG experience
- AI integration experience / familiarity with AI/ML in enterprise software
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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.
