Compensation and Governance Consultant - Korea Specialist

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

Overview :

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 to companies in Korea and broader Asia-Pacific region. In this role, you work directly with senior executives from some of the region's largest companies, delivering insightful guidance backed by our market-leading proprietary data and tools. Your expertise and exceptional communication skills will help companies navigate activist situations, evaluate and mitigate governance risk based on shareholder perceptions while educating executives and board members on the evolving ESG landscape.

Responsibilities :

As part of our Asia-Pacific Advisory Team, your responsibilities include :

• Leading client engagements with Korean companies, representing ISS-Corporate brand in Korean market
• 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 ESG databases and platform tools to extract actionable intelligence on ESG 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, IR, and HR departments.
• Collaborating with the sales team to identify potential client needs and effectively showcase the value proposition of ISS-Corporate.
• Contributing to developing industry-leading intellectual capital and thought leadership on ESG and compensation topics, such as whitepapers, toolkits, webinars, and presentations for individual clients and industry-wide events.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with top-tier organizations, utilizing your expertise to guide on crucial matters while staying at the forefront of executive compensation and corporate governance practices. If you possess exceptional analytical skills, strong business acumen, and a passion for driving positive change in the corporate landscape, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact in this fast-paced and dynamic industry.

The role requires 5% travel or less, typically for conference attendance and occasional client visits.

Qualifications :

LI-CP11

Midsenior

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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