Sustainability Advisor (Mandarin Speaker)

About the role

ISS-Corporate is hiring a Sustainability Advisor fluent in Mandarin to support companies in understanding and responding to sustainability risks and opportunities. Using ISS-Corporate's proprietary data, research and tools, you will work closely with corporate clients to improve environmental and social disclosures, align reporting with leading standards and frameworks, and share sustainability insights with management and board-level stakeholders. The role involves limited travel (about 10% or less).

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Sustainability Advisory team, supporting clients across industries.
• Manage a portfolio of clients, engaging proactively and responding promptly to inquiries and project needs.
• Build relationships with senior client executives and management teams, offering tailored guidance.
• Monitor sustainability reporting standards, rating methodologies, regulations and investor expectations.
• Develop and deliver client presentations, reports and advisory deliverables.
• Facilitate discussions with sustainability, legal, investor relations and executive stakeholders.
• Analyse sustainability data and disclosures using ISS-Corporate data platforms and research tools.
• Contribute to thought leadership such as white papers, webinars, toolkits and client content.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support business development as needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Economics, Public Policy, Law, Corporate Governance or a related field; a Master's is an advantage.
• 0-5 years of experience in research, advisory, consulting, corporate governance, ESG, sustainability or similar client-facing roles; fresh graduates are welcome.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Mandarin Chinese.
• Advantageous: experience in sustainability reporting, ESG strategy, responsible investing, and familiarity with ISSB (including SASB), ESRS, CSRD, TCFD, TNFD, GRI and other frameworks.

Required skills

• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with data analysis tools.
• Project management and organisational skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and client relationship skills.