Sustainability Advisor - German speaking

Institutional Shareholder Services is seeking a German-speaking Sustainability Advisor in London. The role involves managing client portfolios, educating executives on sustainability, and enhancing environmental disclosures. Key responsibilities include tracking ESG developments, creating client deliverables, and engaging with senior clients. Candidates should have fluency in German and English, relevant degrees, and experience in sustainability. Minimal travel (10% or less) is required for conferences.
Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

ISS-Corporate is hiring! We seek a German-speaking Sustainability Advisor with proven expertise and experience in the field. In this role, you will harness your specialized knowledge and adept communication prowess to collaborate with our cutting-edge proprietary tools and data. Together, we will guide forward-thinking enterprises in navigating the intricacies of sustainability risk assessment and response. Moreover, you'll play a pivotal role in educating executive and board members about the evolving sustainability landscape.

Our core mission centers around refining corporate sustainability. You'll primarily focus on enhancing public environmental and social disclosures to bolster transparency, meticulously aligning with established standards and regulations, frameworks, and the expectations of stakeholders.

On a day-to-day basis, your key duties will encompass
• Active participation as an integral member of a team of sustainability advisors.
• Skillful management of a diverse client portfolio, marked by proactive engagement and swift responsiveness to client queries.
• Cultivation of enduring relationships with esteemed senior client executives and management teams. This engagement will facilitate the tailored provision of contextual advice in tune with their unique challenges and aspirations.
• Diligent tracking of the ever-evolving ESG landscape, encompassing reporting standards & regulations, rating systems, and shareholder anticipations. This will drive the identification of pivotal disclosures warranting client focus.
• Creation and presentation of polished client deliverables, engaging in in-depth discussions with sustainability and legal executives to ensure comprehensive understanding.
• Synthesis of insights gleaned from our ESG databases and platform, unraveling actionable intelligence related to sustainability disclosures and practices.
• This role will encompass minimal travel, typically amounting to 10% or less, primarily allocated to conference participation.

Qualifications:
• A must have: native-level or professional fluency in both German and English.
• Relevant degree (Business, Finance, Corporate Sustainability, or related field) with exceptional performance record.
• 3-5 years successful experience in sustainability reporting, strategy, research, advisory/consulting, or client-facing roles.
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks, standards and regulations.
• Technical adaptability, including quick proficiency with custom applications.
• Intellectual curiosity for mastering complex concepts.
• Effective time management, organization, and multitasking.
• Ability to diagnose market trends and conceptualize solutions.
• Proficient analytical skills with a focus on problem-solving.
• Ability to diagnose client needs and identify resources.
• Proficiency in distilling data using tools like Excel
• Exceptional attention to detail and proactive approach to seeking assistance.

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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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