Research Analyst - ESG

About the job

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 07 The Team: S&P Global is one of the leading providers of the ESG data and scores for investors, corporates and other stakeholders. ESG creates Value for our Clients; Value to Investors in mitigating risk of long-term investments and Value to Corporates through long term financial performance. It focuses on collecting broad range of ESG data through a variety of company and governmental sources, to provide users with an in-depth, multi-faceted view into the nature and strength of a company's resistance to changes in ESG components, liaise with various critical stakeholders in understanding and building the content set. This data is used by investors, asset managers and in S&P Global's various divisions and products. The team is responsible for managing S&P Global's proprietary database, comprising one of the world's most complete datasets on corporate sustainability. The Impact: As a part of S&P's ESG team, you will develop and maintain accurate, complete and timely data sets while taking into account the business divisions global interests and needs internally & externally. You will be a part of the ESG Methodology & Scores team to ensure development of new methodology and maintaining accuracy and quality throughout the ESG rating process. You will be analyzing data and corresponding ESG scores; identifying issues with the methodology & emerging trends, processes, and practices; engaging with appraisal and QC analysts to ensure high predictability and zero information is missed. What's in it for you: We are searching for people that are passionate about sustainability and would like to join a project-focused, international team of like-minded people, driven to deliver excellence in managing the world's most known family of sustainability indices and one of the leading corporate sustainability benchmarking methodologies. This position is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with various internal teams at S&P, while understanding the nuances of ESG research and rating. This will put you in an excellent position to create a positive impact on the individuals, and the overall research data and methodology. Responsibilities: • Adhere to processes/tools and documentation on ESG scores quality • Participate in the score quality process by auditing companies' assessments • Ensure timeliness and completeness in score audit of companies' assessments • Engage with ESG analysts to understand the challenges and suggest solutions • Provide inputs and ideas for product improvements related to the covered content sets • Keeps him/herself updated in knowledge of content sets. Build industry knowledge by understanding industry trends and reporting standards • Contributing to achieving the overarching ESG methodology development and score quality goals. What We're Looking For: Basic Qualifications & Skills Required: • 2+ years of experience in the ESG data collection or ESG research • Experience in Quality control of ESG data is preferred • Communication skill (Written and Verbal) Good • Strong attention to detail and persistent approach to work • Strong quantitative, analytical and interpretive skills • Qlik/Tableau/SQL/VBA knowledge is an added advantage Advanced Excel • Agile mindset as it involves a lot of collaboration and coordination. Benefits: We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global. Our benefits include: • Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body. • Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on. • Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills. • Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs. • Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families. • Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference. For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries.

Requirements

• ESG Data Collection
• Quality Control
• Analytical Skills
• SQL
• Communication Skills

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in ESG data collection or research
• Experience in quality control is preferred

Preferred Technologies

• ESG Data Collection
• Quality Control
• Analytical Skills
• SQL
• Communication Skills

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Flexible Downtime
• Continuous Learning
• Invest in Your Future
• Family Friendly Perks
• Beyond the Basics

About the company

S&P Global is one of the leading providers of the ESG data and scores for investors, corporates and other stakeholders. S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. Their mission is about advancing essential intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights. They are committed to sustainability and equity in business practices.