Esg Research Analyst

3 days ago

Sydney, Australia Institutional Shareholder Services Full time

ESG solutions enable investors to develop and integrate responsible investing policies and practices, engage on responsible investment issues, and monitor portfolio company practices through screening solutions. It also provides climate data, analytics, and advisory services to help financial market participants understand, measure, and act on climate-related 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.

OVERVIEW

The ESG Ratings Analyst is responsible for driving efficient and high-quality research and ratings processes, managing research projects with an industry or thematic focus, enhancing our current transparent assessment and ratings methodology, and making contributions to our thought leadership and ESG expertise. One of the core tasks of the ESG Ratings Analyst will be conducting research to evaluate a company’s sustainability performance. This research will assess company performance in several sustainability-related areas, including working standards and conditions, supply chain management, ESG governance, environmental management, emission, and resource consumption data as well as several sector-specific key issues. This work involves reviewing company documents such as sustainability reports, annual reports and corporate websites, identifying relevant topics and analyzing them based on our proprietary methodology. Qualitative and quantitative analysis will be used to generate individual rating reports as well as studies on selected topic
- or industry-related sustainability trends when needed.

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 ESG offers unique development opportunities for ESG generalists as well as thematic or sector specialists. A career with ISS ESG Research allows you to gain in-depth insight into ESG and sustainable investment.

RESPONSIBILITIES- Systematic ESG data gathering from company disclosures (e.g., sustainability reports, annual reports). ESG data processing, research, and analysis in line with ISS ESG methodology. The (Senior) ESG Research Analyst needs to have an in depth understanding of, and strong interest in, macro-level ESG issues.- Taking ownership of production targets and delivering the research within timelines outlined in the processes and quality standards.- Coordinating with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure that production is completed on time without compromising on quality.- Specialization on one or more industries, acting as the internal and external industry expert, being responsible for tracking and monitoring key ESG developments and trends in the sector.- Constantly endeavoring to develop knowledge and expertise on ESG themes associated with corporate ratings. Supporting the ratings team by the means of thought leadership and research publications, methodology reviews and ESG market developments monitoring. Make suggestions based on domain expertise to evaluate new data sources.- Demonstrate proactiveness with a strong sense of ownership for the work under his/her responsibility.- Acting as a process expert regarding production aspect, conducting tutoring and process relevant training based on experience and expertise in specific sectors.- Participation in quality assurance procedures. Support implementation of quality control measures and oversee research conducted by other analysts. Review the analyst written ESG reports and manage high quality standards with regular ESG quality data checks.

QUALIFICATIONS- Several years of relevant professional experience preferred. Relevant experience includes, but is not limited to, work experience in a sustainability-related field (environment, labor issues, human rights, etc.) financial services, ESG research/Sustainable finance/Credit Ratings, thinktanks focused on sustainability, or academic research institutes / university.- Bachelor’s or master’s degree (a degree in a relevant field such as sustainability, development studies, environmental science or international human rights is desirable but not required, knowledge of financial markets and sustainable finance are an advantage). MBA with a sustainability concentration is also desirable.- Excellent English language skills, both written and oral (proficiency in languages such as Mandarin, Korean, or Japanese is a bonus).- Integrity, organizational skills, attention to detail, a self-driven work ethic, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.- Adaptability, flexibility, ability to thrive in a rapidly evolving environment and field.- Ability to work independently while adhering to deadlines and balancing production vol

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