Client Service Manager

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

Position Overview

CSMs must be adaptable, eager and efficient problem solvers. Great communication skills are a must as they represent ISS STOXX to all levels of client management. Our clients span some of the world's foremost hedge funds, pension funds and other asset managers. Managing the relationships for a portfolio of clients exposes the CSM to a wide range of institution types and ensures a challenging role with daily client interactions. To succeed in the role, a CSM must learn and understand corporate governance and proxy voting services, learn about their client’s business, and bring that knowledge together to provide insight, best practices, and win-win solutions to those client organizations.

Performance is based on a combination of factors including efficient task management and client satisfaction. The CSM partners with the Sales representative to bring operational, industry, and product expertise to clients, to effectively manage the client experience. This includes serving as the client’s primary contact with the firm, offering support and expertise on corporate governance and proxy voting solutions, liaising with ISS STOXX Operations personnel to address client needs, and participating in the client renewal process.

Responsibilities:
- Learn Global Proxy Voting Mechanics and grow knowledge about Industry standards- Grow client service skill set- Achieve target renewal rate through outstanding client service- Partner with ISS STOXX team members to drive operational excellence for both new and existing clients- Act as a trusted advisor for clients and their advocate within ISS STOXX- Serve as domain expert on ISS STOXX suite of proxy and corporate governance solutions-
- Conduct regular calls with clients (health checks, training, relationship planning and review)- Identify accounts at risk and create plans to ensure revenue and client retention- Assess client reporting needs and coordinate report delivery- Take active ownership of operational support for clients, including ballot and vote management, account maintenance, and vote report production- Identify and communicate up-sell opportunities to sales team to assist in closing new deals- Perform frequent testing of new product features- Other special projects and initiatives for the business, as needed and assigned

Qualifications:- Fluent in French and English- Experience in a client service or operations position, ideally in financial services industry- Comfortable analyzing and working with highly confidential data- Proficiency in Microsoft Office product suite, particularly Microsoft Excel- Innovative, motivated, client-oriented and commercially aware thinker with strong attention to detail- Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skill; ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously- Excellent organizational and verbal skills- Strong willingness to work in a team-oriented environment- Absolute personal and business integrity

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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.

Founded in 1985 as Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) Inc., ISS Governance is a leading global provider of independent and objective shareholder meeting research and recommendations, providing multiple voting policy choices as well as end-to-end workflow solutions for institutional investors. More than 1,600 clients worldwide utilize ISS Governance’s actionable expertise to help them make informed investment stewardship decisions, and to help them manage their voting responsibilities. Covering over 50,000 meetings annually, ISS Governance leverages its extensive global footprint, deep experience, high