ESG Research Analyst - Norm-Based Research
ESG Research Analyst - Norm-Based Research
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Lets be #BrilliantTogether
ISSSTOXXis seeking a highly motivated and experienced ESG Research Analyst to join our NormBased Research team in Mumbai within the ESG business unit. Our new team member will predominantly assess corporate controversies concerning global norms on labor rights and human rights while also contributing to our environmental protection and business malpractice analyses.
Overview:
The NormBased Research team focuses on conducting comprehensive research and analysis of corporate involvement in practices that may conflict with internationally recognized standards and guidelines such as those outlined by the United Nations (UN) Global Compact and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The team compiles analysis reports on over 15000 publicly listed companies covering the constituents of major global indices (large mid and smallcap). Our research contributes to investors decisionmaking processes by evaluating companies adherence to global norms on anticorruption human rights environmental protection and labor standards. The team is based in Manila (Philippines) Mumbai (India) and Stockholm (Sweden).
The successful candidate will be trained to work both independently and collaboratively with the team across different locations researching companies relevant business activities and corporate controversies. Our new colleague will work with the team to draft research reports on these companies and contribute to the maintenance of highquality ESG analyses. They will focus primarily on corporate controversies relating to alleged violations of global norms on human rights as well as participate in similar assessments on environmental protection business malpractice and labor standards. Key capabilities required for the role include strong analytical writing and communication skills as well as a keen eye for detail and a wellorganized approach to independent and collaborative work in a team.
Responsibilities:
Conduct thorough desk research on alleged corporate involvement in activities or practices that may conflict with international standards and guidelines utilizing information from stakeholders and companies (e.g. Annual Reports sustainability reports and company websites) and engaging in dialogue with relevant parties.
Monitor ESG controversies contribute to standardized research reports and participate in peer review processes to ensure comprehensive and timely coverage.
Present research findings to clients and address client inquiries effectively.
Contribute to team management initiatives and processes aimed at enhancing our ESG product offering.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve the quality of input and output data while supporting NBR workflow and continuous process improvement.
Qualifications:
Professional qualifications:
A postgraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. international relations law politics environmental science).
13 years of demonstrated research and analysis skills.
Proficient writing and communication skills.
Fluency in English. Additional languages are an asset.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Strong interest in human rights business finance and international politics.
Good understanding of international norms related to ESG responsible investment and sustainability.
Personal skills:
Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Reliable and ability to thrive in a fastpaced and dynamic environment. Selfmotivated to meet deadlines manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Clientcentric mindset and strong interpersonal skills enabling both independent work and collaboration within a team.
Initiativedriven with a proactive approach.
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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
