Climate Research Analyst / Junior Analyst
Climate Research Analyst / Junior Analyst
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Lets be #BrilliantTogether
ISS STOXX is seeking Climate Research Analyst to join its Specialized Research Net Zero team in Goregaon East Mumbai.
Overview:
The successful candidate will be part of the global ISS STOXX Climate & Nature Analytics unit and will be involved in Net Zero solution. Net Zero commitments gained momentum in the financial industry and continues to be one of the key ESG themes for investors.
The role being a part of the Specialized Research team and working on continuous enhancement of processes for the research of Net Zero targets interim target decarbonisation strategies carbon offset and transition plans disclosed by the corporate. Furthermore the analyst will work towards understanding various Net Zero frameworks and identify new trends to offer solution to investors.
The Specialized Research analyst is expected to support implementation of client mandates support client facing teams in answering client questions for existing clients or prospects. The analyst is expected to work both independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues based locally and across offices worldwide. A successful candidate would have a background in research and data services and exhibit a passion for responsible investment business with a focus on climate change research and analysis. They should have proven abilities to proactively contribute to problem solving and work with high attention to detail in a fastpaced environment.
Responsibilities:
Research review and analysis of company disclosures (e.g. sustainability reports annual reports) to evaluate companies emission performance alignment to regulatory regimes and target setting in context of Net Zero among other initiatives such as SBTi TCFD etc.
Enhancement and maintenance of target information and other relevant climate datapoints deemed necessary for upkeep of Net Zero products and services.
Contribute to data interpretation and methodology development around the net zero effort.
Support colleagues within Sales and Client Relations teams in general and project specific client questions / concerns related to Net Zero products and services.
Support team with quantitative analysis and research on climate strategies of companies.
Identify opportunities and find creative approaches which enhance efficiency and streamline work and processes within Climate team and its workings.
Support improvement and maintenance of soft infrastructure to enable smooth sales of product package and post sales efforts for net zero products and services including but not limited to process documentation knowledge management and methodology upgrades.
Ensure data quality accuracy and completeness through rigorous validation processes.
Qualifications:
A minimum of 0 to 2 years of relevant experience relating to data or research; any experience in climate change data is bonus.
A masters/ advanced degree in environmental sciences / engineering/ economics/ MBA with sustainability focus / or a related field.
Integrityorganizational skills and high attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a highpressure deadlinedriven environment.
Ability to conduct deep dive research based on client needs and process requirements.
Excellent command of Excelandgood working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.
Strong research and analytical skills ability to quickly process large amounts of data and information.
Excellent verbal and written command of English.
Willingness to work with a highly collaborative flexible and innovative team across different locations.
Regular work hours with slight flexibility to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders in different time zones.
Please include cover letter and CV in your application along with any relevant certifications.
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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
