ESG Product Manager - Data Solutions

ESG solutions enable investors to develop and integrate responsible investing policies and practices, engage on responsible investment issues, and monitor portfolio company practices through screening solutions. It also provides climate data, analytics, and advisory services to help financial market participants understand, measure, and act on climate-related risks across all asset classes. In addition, ESG solutions cover corporate and country ESG research and ratings enabling its clients to identify material social and environmental risks and opportunities.

The ISS ESG Data Solutions team is developing cutting edge data driven solutions for the responsible investment market based on high-quality Corporate Governance, Cyber Risk and ESG data and analysis.

As part of the overall ESG Products team, the focus of the Data Solutions team is to develop and further enhance market leading data and analytics, including ISS' well-established Governance QualityScore and data, as well as driving innovative data solutions for investors.

The ESG Product Manager - Data Solutions will be responsible for a portfolio of ISS ESG's Data Solutions products and will accelerate the growth and development of our related offering. The position reports to the Head of Data Solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Product development

• Plan, execute, and communicate on new product developments and existing product enhancements based on ISS ESG's data and analysis tools to help drive business growth.
• Conduct thorough competitor analysis and actively seek client feedback to ensure alignment of product development and enhancements with client requirements
• Engage with various internal product stakeholders and communicate product features, enhancements, and functionality.
• Ensure all product and data delivery support multiple use cases including active portfolio management, quant investing, investment stewardship and equity research.
• Conduct root cause analysis of issues raised by clients, in collaboration with technology and data teams.

• Support collaborative data and methodology integration efforts with existing and innovative product offerings.
• Ensure comprehensive product documentation, data dictionaries, and how-to guides are available and updated for ISS ESG's Data Solutions.

Business development and marketing

• Further develop market recognition for ISS ESG's Data Solutions through thought leadership.
• Develop underlying content and narrative for social media (infographics) based on ISS ESG's Data and Analytics tools.

• Guide and identify strategic direction for product use cases through organic development efforts or partnerships to maximize go-to market efforts.
• Support client coverage teams with technical and subject matter expertise, build specialized training on ISS-University platform, and develop internal network to raise awareness of the Data Solutions offering within the organization.
• Engage with clients and prospects to facilitate product demonstrations, answer questions, and provide high level product support.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree preferred in business, finance, or a related field is required

• Minimum 3 years' work experience in product management, project management, or customer/user experience, preferably in the field of responsible investment
• Knowledge or proven interest in executive compensation a strong plus
• Proficiency in data analysis and articulating / documenting business requirements which can be turned into functional specs
• Strong project management/organizational/multi-tasking skills required
• Ability to establish credibility and rapport with senior executives

• Outstanding writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a cross-functional team
• Absolute personal and business integrity

*We offer a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in office and 2 days work from home. Most offices have returned to working in-office.

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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.