Sustainability Advisor - German speaking

Let’s be #Brilliant Together

ISS-Corporate is hiring! In this role, you will harness your specialized knowledge and adept communication prowess to collaborate with our cutting‑edge proprietary data and tools. 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, frameworks, and the expectations of stakeholders.

• Active participation as an integral member of a team of advisors, specializing in the salient issues pertinent to the companies and industries under our purview.
• 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 sustainability landscape, encompassing reporting standards, 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 sustainability databases and platform, unraveling actionable intelligence related to sustainability disclosures and practices.
• Cultivation of pioneering intellectual capital and thought leadership within the sustainability domain. This might involve curating whitepapers, toolkits, webinars, and bespoke presentations for individual clients and prominent industry gatherings.

This role will encompass minimal travel, typically amounting to 10% or less, primarily allocated to conference participation and occasional client interactions.

• Relevant degree (Business, Finance, Corporate Sustainability, or related field) with exceptional performance record.
• 1‑3 years successful experience in sustainability reporting, strategy, research, advisory/consulting, or client‑facing roles.
• Familiarity with Corporate Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Finance and Responsible Investing.
• Technical adaptability, including quick proficiency with custom applications.
• Understanding of sustainability reporting frameworks and standards like ISSB (including SASB), ESRS, TCFD, TNFD, GRI, and others.
• German language – C1 or native level.
• Effective time management, organization, and multitasking.
• Proficient analytical skills with a focus on problem‑solving.
• Intellectual curiosity for mastering complex concepts.
• Ability to diagnose client needs and identify resources.
• Proficiency in distilling data using tools like Excel.
• Extreme attention to detail and proactive in seeking assistance.

• Collaborative team player, working effectively with peers and managers.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Capacity to foster relationships in a cross‑functional environment.
• Quick rapport‑building with executives, positioning as a valuable resource.
• Demonstrated poise under pressure.
• Solutions‑focused mindset contributing to team improvement.

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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 #Brilliant Together.

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