ESG Research Analyst - SDGA
ESG Research Analyst - SDGA
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Lets be #BrilliantTogether
We are seeking an ESG Analyst to join our Sustainable Development Goals Solutions Assessment (SDGA) research team in Mumbai. The successful candidate will be part of ISS ESGs global research team and will focus on the collection and analysis including estimations and calculations of revenue data from corporate disclosures to identify the impact of companies products and services portfolios on sustainable development. This data feeds our broad suite of ESG solutions including our marketleading Corporate Rating.
Overview:
The SDGA (Sustainable Development Goals Solutions Assessment) solution supports investors in aligning their investment strategies with the UN SDGs by identifying the extent to which a company through its products and services contributes to (Find opportunity) or obstructs (Do no harm) the attainment of each individual sustainability objective.By assessing the sustainability impact of product portfolios SDGA forms an integral and critical part of the ESG Corporate Rating and derived solutions. In addition the SDG Solutions Assessment data feed and portfolio report also offer standalone analyses based on the products and services of the companies being analyzed of a portfolios contribution to or obstruction of the achievement of 15 sustainability objectives.
This work involves reviewing company documents such as annual reports sustainability reports and corporate websites. It also requires identifying relevant solutions and analyzing solutions based on our proprietary methodology. Qualitative and quantitative analysis will be used to generate individual reports as well as studies on selected topic or industryrelated sustainability trends when needed.Specific responsibilities include working to ensure research is aligned with our research methodology and policy guidelines. Furthermore they will be answering internal queries as well as client queries.
Our ESG research teams are based in the Philippines the US Australia Germany Sweden India and the UK. The successful candidate will work both independently as well as collaboratively with the local team and colleagues across our global offices. Working in a dynamic market and international environment we put great emphasis on cooperation and offer a welcoming collegial working atmosphere.
Responsibilities:
Perform revenuebased research to identify the impact of companies products and services portfolios on sustainable development
Collect and interpret data justify and document conclusions
Make estimations/calculations for data that is not directly provided
Attend to internal/client queries and requests to ensure research is aligned with research methodology and policy guidelines
Participate in working committees projects and/or tasks aside from his/her core responsibilities
Closely collaborate with project and team members
Qualifications:
Masters degree (Environmental Management Sustainability or Climate Science Social Sciences Business & Economics Business Analytics and Life science or in a field of relevance to the understanding of specific industries; e.g. consumer goods utilities oil & gas etc.
Must have at least 12 years of relevant professional experience in a sustainabilityrelated field (environment labor issues human rights etc. financial servicesESGresearch/Sustainable finance/Credit Ratings think tanks focused on sustainability or academic research institutes.
Solid knowledge inUN SDGs (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals)
Excellent English language skills both written and oral
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with clear attention to detail
Ability to quickly process large amounts of data and information
Strong passion for ESG responsible investment sustainability
Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines
Fast learner able to master new concepts theories ideas and processes with ease
Basic understanding of companys financial reporting would be an advantage
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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 growprofessionally and personally.
Together we foster an environment that fuels creativity drives innovation and shapes our future success.
Lets empower collaborate and inspire.
Lets 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 topnotch 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. Majorityowned by Deutsche Brse Group ISS STOXX has over 3400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide serving around 6400 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.
ISS ESG solutions enable investors to develop and integrate sustainable investing policies and practices engage on responsible investment issues and monitor portfolio company practices through screening solutions. ISS ESG also provides climate data analytics and advisory services to help financial market participants understand measure and act on climaterelated risks across all asset classes. In addition ESG solutions cover corporate and country ESG research and ratings enabling its clients to identify material social and environmental risks and opportunities.
Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) is committed to fostering cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination or harassment against any applicant or employee on the basis of race color ethnicity creed religion sex age height weight citizenship status national origin social origin sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression pregnancy status marital status familial status mental or physical disability veteran status military service or status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as protected status). All activities including but not limited to recruiting and hiring recruitment advertising promotions performance appraisals training job assignments compensation demotions transfers terminations (including layoffs) benefits and other terms conditions and privileges of employment are and will be administered on a nondiscriminatory basis consistent with all applicable federal state and local requirements.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
