Sustainability Junior Data Analyst

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Position Overview:

ISS ESG provides market-leading expertise across environmental social and governance (ESG) topics supporting asset owners and asset managers in integrating Responsible Investment (RI) into long-term value creation.

ISS Manila is seeking a Sustainability Junior Data Analyst to join the Sustainability Bond Rating (SBR) Data Operations team on a full-time basis. The role focuses on the assessment validation and maintenance of sustainability bond data ensuring alignment with ISS ESG methodologies and supporting the delivery of high-quality reliable outputs to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Bond-level assessment profiling and analysis of sustainability bonds including Green Social Sustainability bonds and Sustainability-Linked Bonds (SLB) based on available disclosures (e.g. Final Terms Prospectus Allocation and Impact Reports).

• Assess and extract relevant data points in accordance with SBR methodology data policies and interpretation guidelines.

• Perform data validation and quality checks to ensure accuracy completeness and consistency of outputs.

• Review and resolve data discrepancies edge cases and interpretation gaps escalating complex issues when necessary.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying recurring issues and contributing to root-cause analysis and process enhancements.

• Ensure adherence to turnaround time (TAT) productivity and quality benchmarks for profiling and reviewing activities.

• Respond to internal stakeholder queries (e.g. Research Product Data Stewardship) regarding data interpretation methodology alignment and case handling.

• Maintain and update internal trackers documentation and performance metrics related to production and quality monitoring.

• Collaborate with global teams (e.g. Manila and Mumbai) to ensure consistent application of methodology and processes.

• Participate in projects working groups and ad hoc tasks related to methodology updates system enhancements and workflow improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Economics Environmental Science Social Sciences International Studies or any related field.

• 02 years of experience in research data collection and analysis or ESG-related work (fresh graduates are welcome to apply).

• Strong reading comprehension skills with the ability to interpret financial and technical documents (e.g. bond documentation).

• Familiarity with ESG concepts sustainable finance or fixed income instruments is an advantage.

• Proficient in MS Office tools (Excel Word Outlook).

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail especially in handling complex or ambiguous cases.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a structured high-volume environment.

• Fast learner with the ability to quickly grasp methodologies processes and new concepts.

• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and work requirements including occasional extended hours if needed.

FRESH GRADUATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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What You Can Expect from Us

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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.

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