Sustainability Advisor (Mandarin Speaker)

About the role

ISS-Corporate is hiring a Sustainability Advisor fluent in Mandarin in Makati City. The role uses ISS-Corporate's proprietary data, research and tools to help companies understand and respond to sustainability risks and opportunities, improve environmental and social disclosures and align reporting with leading standards and frameworks. It works closely with corporate clients and communicates insights to management and board-level stakeholders.

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 to spot disclosure trends.
• Develop and deliver client presentations, reports and advisory deliverables.
• Facilitate discussions with sustainability, legal, investor relations and executive stakeholders on reporting and disclosure.
• Analyze 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.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Mandarin Chinese.
• 0-5 years of experience in research, advisory, consulting, corporate governance, ESG, sustainability or similar client-facing roles; fresh graduates and those with transferable experience are welcome.
• Experience in sustainability reporting, ESG strategy or responsible investing is an advantage but not required.

Required skills

• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with data analysis tools.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building with senior executives.

The role involves limited travel (about 10% or less) and is listed as hybrid.