Lets be #BrilliantTogether

As part of the Sustainable Finance Research team within ISS-Corporate we are seeking a consultant to join our team based in Stockholm. Our unit oversees providing critical sustainability opinions on Green Social and Sustainability-Linked Bonds and delivers training to various Debt Capital Market stakeholders looking to advance their ESG strategy.

This position offers in-depth exposure to environmental and social topics and to various stakeholders driving the development of sustainable finance. You as the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work highly independently contribute to product and methodology development and support the high growth of the addition you will interact daily with colleagues in our global team and with clients from around the globe.

If you have at least 4 years of experience in sustainability/ESG consulting environmental/climate consulting or capital markets you enjoy fast-paced and multicultural teamwork and have a strong analytical and critical mindset we are looking forward to receiving your application.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support second-party opinion (SPO) and external review projects by conducting ESG analysis of Green Social and Sustainability-Linked Bonds including assessment of the strategy of bond issuers managing client relationships and producing reportsacross a diverse set of industries including corporate financial and public sectors.

• Contribute to the implementation of bespoke mandates and thematic research on sustainable financing strategies for a variety of Debt Capital Market players

• Contribute to product and methodology developments

• Support interactions with the Sales team on technical requests

• Produce content related to Sustainable Financing Instruments

• Carry out qualitative ESG assessments

• Contribute to the team development furthering process improvement innovation and thought leadershippieces

Required Qualification

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience relating to sustainability/ESG consulting environmental/climate consulting or capital markets (12 years ESG experience is acceptable if strong interest and knowledge demonstrated)

• Advanced university degree ideally in environmental science or law engineering finance social sciences economics or international relations

• Demonstrated interest in sustainability in general and specific knowledge in Green & Social Bonds sustainable finance or analysis of corporate sustainability strategy

• Excellent analytical skills and sharp attention to detail

• Very strong project management/organizational skills & track record in meeting deadlines for multi-stakeholder projects

• Excellent oral and written command of Englishis required

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-first attitude

• Enthusiasm for working in a multicultural highly collaborative and innovative team across different locations

• Strong attention to detail and a critical mindset

Desired Qualification

• knowledge of German/Spanish/French other languages

• Experience in working successfully in client-facing roles

• Experience with sustainable finance regulation and taxonomies (EU Taxonomy CBI EU Green Bond Standard CSRD etc.)

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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 top-notch 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. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse 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 Corporate Solutions Inc. (ISS-Corporate) is a leading provider of cutting-edge SaaS and high-touch advisory services to companies globally. Companies turn to ISS-Corporate for expertise in 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-Corporates global client base extends across North America Europe and Asia as well as other established and emerging markets worldwide.

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