Governance Data Methodology Manager

Company: Institutional Shareholder Services
Location: Norman
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

Advance your career with the leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions. Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) empowers investors and companies to build sustainable financial and social value by providing high quality data, analytics, and insight. Our clients rely on ISS' expertise and capital stewardship to help them make informed investment decisions, and our people are equally passionate about positively impacting the communities where we live and work. If you want to be a part of an exciting work culture that values innovation, collaboration, and provides you with the support you need to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you! Join our team at ISS!

Advance your career with the leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions. Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) empowers investors and companies to build sustainable financial and social value by providing high quality data, analytics, and insight. Our clients rely on ISS' expertise and capital stewardship to help them make informed investment decisions, and our people are equally passionate about positively impacting the communities where we live and work. If you want to be a part of an exciting work culture that values innovation, collaboration, and provides you with the support you need to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you! Join our team at ISS!

ISS Data Methodology and Quantitative Modeling Group is searching for a deputy head with profound knowledge in global proxy and annual report disclosure to manage thousands of governance data elements collected by ISS.

What You'll Do:

* Ownership of ISS governance data contents and methodology with goals to maintain and enhance data integrity
* Intensively engage and coordinate with all ISS business lines and develop data solutions
* Lead a group of Subject Matter Experts to research a variety of data issues and inquiries and respond with effective communications
* Spearhead the development of data methodology while collaborating with project managers to maintain in-house data collection application
* Work with the Group head to develop ISS data strategies
* Maintain comprehensive documentation in collection methodology and client-facing data dictionary
* Lead major data projects on ad-hoc basis

What We Need from You:

* Minimum 7-10 years of direct corporate governance experiences with deep knowledge in the US proxy and 8-k filings, global meeting circulars, and annual reports
* Extensive comprehension of ISS US and Global Research Policy
* Demonstrated strong management, communication, and leadership skills
* Basic knowledge in database schema design and SQL query skills are highly desired
* Other programming experiences are a plus
* MBA or MS in Finance preferred

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Featured Benefits include:

* Medical, Dental and Vision multiple PPO plans to choose from


* 401(k) Plan with a competitive Company Match up to 9% inclusive of Safe Harbor contribution


* FSA and Commuter benefit programs


* Generous Paid Time Off (annualized minimum of 20 days vacation, 11 holidays and separate paid sick leave)


* Flexible Work & Hybrid policies may apply


* Paid Parental Leave



ISS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Veteran and Disability Acts.

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