ESG Research Lead

Company Description

About Us

RepRisk is the world's most respected Data as a Service (DaaS) company for reputational risks and responsible business conduct. Our mission is to provide transparency on business conduct risks to drive positive change. Combining advanced AI with deep human expertise, and a proven methodology at the core, RepRisk's solutions bring performance and peace of mind, enabling clients to know more, be sure, and act faster. With our values of intellectual honesty and humility, operational excellence, and openness and respect, our diverse teams of talented experts are pioneering solutions that enable clients to make better informed decisions. Headquartered in Zurich, and with offices in Toronto, New York, London, Berlin, Manila, and Tokyo, we stay close to clients and bring an independent lens to the industry. United by our shared belief in the power of data, our 400 people are proud to be setting the global standard for business conduct data and driving positive and meaningful change through transparency.

We Offer

• A diverse, multicultural, collaborative and dynamic work environment in our fast-paced, mission-driven company.
• Our working conditions support a good work-life balance. This includes the opportunity to work flexibly and from home (up to 3 days per week possible).
• You will have market based compensation, benefits and perks in line with our culture and values.
• Paid volunteering and training days, plus a donation matching program and a health and fitness subsidy.
• Frequent (optional) social events: From office parties to cultural potlucks or team sports - and much more
• At RepRisk we respect the different needs and life experiences of our colleagues and we value diversity. Equal opportunities and equal treatment are a top priority.
• And more

Job Description

About You

Are you a strong, empathetic, team-oriented leader who drives results while fostering a positive and supportive team culture? Do you excel at building relationships across different levels in the organization and navigate cultures within a global team? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accountability, strategic thinking, technical skills and decision-making are key?

If your answers are YES and you love a good challenge – then this is the perfect role for you

Your Responsibilities

• Lead RepRisk ESG Research analysts to strive for a culture of excellence in capturing and delivering complete, timely and accurate ESG risk data.
• Active involvement in the recruitment process from identification to selection of talent.
• Supporting, coaching and developing new and existing talents in the team.
• Drive projects and initiatives that improve ESG data curation processes
• Foster goal-oriented teamwork and data quality through engagement and training initiatives
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in Human Resources and Product & Technology for successful project delivery
• Drive innovation and help shape a healthy and enterprising culture consistent with RepRisk core value

Qualifications

You Bring

• Minimum five years of people management experience with at least three years in a technology company and/or entrepreneurial experience
• Strong communication and cross-collaboration skills working with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team
• Strong drive to overcome challenges and implement creative solutions
• A good dose of self-awareness, and an open-minded attitude to development
• Exhibit composure and clarity of thought in a dynamic and complex environment
• Openness and adaptability to change and comfortability in navigating through ambiguity
• Analytical and structured thinking, organized, solution-oriented, and efficient in execution