Product Manager - Carbon Accounting
Let’s be #BrilliantTogether
ISS-Corporate (ICS) is seeking an experienced Product Owner to lead the development and evolution of our carbon accountingproduct. This role will be central to shaping and delivering a scalable SaaS solution that enables corporates to measure, manage, anddisclosegreenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with global standards.
The Product Owner will focus on advancing ICS’s carbon accounting capabilities, supporting corporate sustainability teams, finance functions, and executive stakeholders in meeting increasingly complex regulatory and reporting requirements, including GHG Protocol, IFRS S2, and CSRD / ESRS.
In addition, this role will play a keypartin driving the integration of AI-enabled functionality across the platform, enhancing data processing, automation, analytics, and user experience. This includes embedding intelligent features into carbon accounting workflows and integrating these capabilities with broader ISS-Corporate solutions.
The ideal candidate combines strong product managementexpertisewith:
A solid understanding of carbon accounting andsustainabilityreporting
Experience with SaaS platforms
Proven ability to integrate AI capabilities into enterprise software solutions
You will sit at the intersection of sustainability, data, and technology, owning the product roadmap and ensuring the delivery of abest-in-classcarbon accounting solution.
Key Objectives
Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for the carbon accounting platform, from strategy and roadmap through to delivery and continuous improvement
Design and evolve core platform capabilities, including emissions calculation engines, emission factor libraries, data ingestion and integration workflows, and audit trails
Define and prioritize product features aligned with regulatory developments (IFRS S2, CSRD, CDP)
Drive product development across Engineering, Data, Research, and UX teams
Collaborate with adjacent product teams to integrate carbon accounting functionality into broader ISS Corporate platforms
Drive AI-enabled functionality including automation, anomaly detection, emissions estimation, and intelligent user support
Develop product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Ensure strong user experience for sustainability and finance users
Monitor industry developments and translate them into product features
Background Requirements
4+years of progressive experience in a corporate environment, a background in sustainability is a bonus but notrequired.
Bachelor’s degree in sustainability management, environmental science, engineering, business, ora relatedfield.
Proven Product Owner/Product Manager experience in SaaS
ESG/GHG experience preferred
AI integration experience highly desirable
Skills and Personal Attributes
Ability to translate complex methodologies into software requirements
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to develop interpersonal relationships.
Product/project management, market research, trend analysis, technical writing, and presentation skills.
Understanding of data models, APIs, and architecture
Familiarity with AI/ML in enterprise software
Analytical and detail-oriented
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated and proactive
High integrity and ownership mindset
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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 identifyinvestment 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 expertiseto make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.
ISS Corporate Solutions, Inc. (“ISS-Corporate”) is a leading provider of cutting-edgeSaaS and high-touch advisory services to companies,globally. Companies turn to ISS-Corporate for expertisein 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.
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