What to expect interviewing for analyst-track roles at Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS): recruiter and team conversations, behavioral and situational questions, and a possible written case study, based on three candidate reports.
$103K
Avg. Base Comp
$120K
Avg. Total Comp
2-3 rounds
Typical Rounds
3-4 weeks
Process Length
The three candidate reports behind this guide come from adjacent roles at ISS: Custom Research Analyst, Implementation Consultant and Research Analyst. Read them as signals for analyst-track hiring at ISS, not as a confirmed Business Analyst process.
The behavioral questions are the most consistent theme. The Custom Research Analyst candidate was asked how to describe themselves, what they could contribute, about previous experience, and for examples of applying an analytical approach. The Research Analyst candidate reported a conversational first interview about team fit and background, then a final round with situational questions on handling criticism and dealing with a difficult colleague. Prepare specific, reflective examples rather than polished principles.
That same candidate was asked why they were a better fit than other candidates and why they were interested in corporate governance. Both are worth rehearsing. Have a direct comparative case built from concrete past wins, and a genuine reason for caring about governance work.
Technical content varied by role. The Implementation Consultant candidate reported SQL and C# questions that felt straightforward. The Custom Research Analyst candidate reported a timed written case study, described as a 32-page data pack to finish in two hours, after being told to expect four to six pages of work. If you are offered a case, ask about its scope and time limit up front.
All three candidates reported no offer. One cited a mismatch on salary flexibility and seniority, so confirm pay expectations and level early. The Research Analyst candidate described the process as fair and online, taking about three to four weeks.
Synthesized from 3 candidate reports by our editorial team.
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Synthesized from candidate reports. Individual experiences may vary.
Candidates report starting with a recruiter call or a hiring manager screening, held remotely or by phone. One Custom Research Analyst candidate spoke with a London-based recruiter first. Expect questions on your background and motivation, and raise salary expectations and seniority early, since one candidate reported a pay mismatch late in the process.
Candidates report a team interview, in Brussels for one Custom Research Analyst candidate, and an onsite technical screening over Zoom for an Implementation Consultant candidate. Questions included how to describe yourself, what you could contribute, examples of an analytical approach, and SQL and C# basics. The technical content probably depends on the role.
A Research Analyst candidate reported a final interview with more technical job questions, then situational ones on handling criticism and a difficult colleague, plus why they fit better than other candidates and why corporate governance. A Custom Research Analyst candidate was sent a timed written case study with a large data pack. Clarify the scope and time before you start, since a case may not appear in every process.
