Sustainability Ratings Analyst (Fluent in Japanese)
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Job Summary
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We are seeking a Sustainability Ratings Analyst with Japanese language skills to join our team and support the collection and analysis of sustainability data. The successful candidate will be part of ISS Sustainabilitys global research team and will focus on the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative environmental and social data from corporate disclosures.
This data feeds our broad suite of Sustainability solutions including our market-leading Corporate Rating. Sustainability analysts conduct research to evaluate a companys performance areas across the full range of Sustainability themes including working conditions supply chain management sustainability governance environmental management and emission and resource consumption.
Daily tasks include reviewing company documents such as sustainability reports annual reports and corporate websites and identifying analyzing and processing relevant qualitative and quantitative data in line with ISS Sustainabilitys methodology.
Our analysts stand for research integrity and a thorough methodical approach paying attention to detail to achieve relevant accurate and reliable results. Being able to see the big picture as well as critical thinking are considered key factors for success.
ISS Sustainability offers unique development opportunities for Sustainability generalists as well as thematic or sector specialists. A career with ISS Sustainability Research allows you to gain in-depth insight into sustainable investment. Our sustainability analyst teams are based in the Philippines US Australia Germany Sweden India Canada 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
Systematic Sustainability data gathering from company disclosures (e.g. sustainability reports annual reports). Sustainability data processing research and analysis in line with ISS Sustainability methodology. The Analyst needs to have an in-depth understanding of and strong interest in macro-level Sustainability issues.
A Sustainability Research Analyst shall be responsible for tracking and monitoring developments and trends in various sectors of specialization and assessing the Sustainability impact of those companies on the overall sector.
Taking ownership of production targets and delivering the research within timelines outlined in the processes and quality standards.
Demonstrate proactiveness with a strong sense of ownership for the work under his/her responsibility.
Participation in quality assurance procedures. Support implementation of quality control measures and oversee research conducted by other analysts. Review the analyst-written sustainability reports and manage high-quality standards with regular sustainability quality data checks.
Answer internal or external issuer queries on research reports.
Constantly endeavoring to develop knowledge and expertise on sustainability themes associated with corporate ratings.
Supporting the ratings team by means of thought leadership and research publications methodology reviews and sustainability market developments monitoring. Make suggestions based on domain expertise to evaluate new data sources.
Participate in and contribute to team processes focused on strengthening our sustainability product offering.
Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters Degree (a degree in a relevant field such as environmental science or international human rights is desirable but not required)
At least 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in a sustainability-related field (environment labor issues human rights etc.) financial services Sustainability research/Sustainable finance/Credit Ratings thinktanks focused on sustainability or academic research institutes.
Strong research skills (this includes planning and delivery effective communications multi-tasking and time management).
Excellent English and Japanese language skills both written and oral.
Ability to quickly process large amounts of data and information.
Ability to work within a team-oriented environment.
Strong attention to detail organization skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to work independently while adhering to deadlines and balancing production volumes with high quality.
Experience with sustainability topics or key sectors is an advantage.
Experience in data collection and business research is 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 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 Sustainability Solutionsenable investors to develop and integrate sustainable investing policies and practices engage on responsible investment issues and monitor portfolio company practices through screening solutions. ISS Sustainability Solutionsalso provides climate data analytics and advisory services to help financial market participants understand measure and act on climate-related risks across all asset addition our solutionscover 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 non-discriminatory basis consistent with all applicable federal state and local requirements.
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