Sustainability Advisor

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

ISS-Corporate is hiring! We are seeking a Sustainability Advisor to join our Washington, DC office. In this role, you will apply your subject matter expertise and communication skills to help leading companies navigate sustainability risks, disclosures, and strategy. You’ll work closely with proprietary data, advanced software platforms, and a collaborative team of experts to deliver high-impact advisory services across a range of sustainability topics.

Our mission is to advance corporate sustainability through data-driven insights, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with global standards. As a Sustainability Advisor, you will support clients in enhancing transparency, meeting regulatory requirements, and integrating sustainability into core business practices.

On a day-to-day basis, your key duties will encompass

• Collaboration within a sector-focused team to address key sustainability issues across industries.
• Delivery of advisory services across our core offerings:
  • Benchmarking Intelligence: Help clients assess their sustainability performance using investor-facing data, peer comparisons, and disclosure analysis.
  • Materiality Assessments: Conduct stakeholder-informed, data-driven assessments aligned with CSRD, IFRS, and other global standards.
  • Climate Solutions: Support climate risk assessments, carbon accounting, and governance strategies using software and advisory tools.
  • Sustainability Reporting: Guide clients through the reporting lifecycle, from double materiality to audit-ready CSRD disclosures using AI-powered platforms.
• Managing a diverse client portfolio with proactive engagement and responsive support.
• Building trusted relationships with senior executives, providing tailored advice aligned with their strategic goals.
• Monitoring evolving sustainability regulations, frameworks, and investor expectations to inform client strategy.
• Creating and present client deliverables, including benchmarking reports, materiality findings, and board-ready presentations.
• Contributing to thought leadership through whitepapers, webinars, and industry events.

Travel is minimal (typically 10% or less), primarily for conferences and occasional client meetings.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Sustainability, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in sustainability reporting, strategy, consulting, or client-facing roles.

Technical & Subject Matter Expertise

• Strong understanding of how businesses operate, including strategy development, organizational dynamics, and stakeholder communication.
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks and standards (e.g., ESRS, ISSB/IFRS SDS, GRI, CDP, TCFD, TNFD).
• Insight into climate-related business risks and mitigation strategies, including physical and transition risks.
• Experience with sustainability data platforms, reporting software, or ESG ratings is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort with quantitative analysis; familiarity with SQL or similar tools is beneficial.
• Ability to connect sustainability topics to broader business priorities such as risk management, financial performance, and regulatory compliance.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to learning.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build rapport across teams and with clients.
• Professional presence and confidence in executive-level discussions.

This role is based in Washington, DC.

• Washington, DC: A modern, open-floor workspace on Rhode Island Avenue in Northwest DC, with an onsite gym and convenient metro access.

​Base salary: The Washington, DC expected base pay range is $70,00- $90,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and level of education.

The role is bonus or sales incentive eligible.

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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. 

Visit our website: iss-corporate.com

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We are proud to offer the following featured benefits 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with a company match up to 9%, including a Safe Harbor contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefit programs
• Generous paid time off
• Volunteer Day
• Paid parental leave
• Hybrid working options

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”).  All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.  For more information, please view https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters.

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