ESG Research Associate

Let's be #BrilliantTogether

Overview

ISS STOXX ESG is part of the Institutional Shareholder Services group of companies ("ISS"). Founded in 1985, ISS empowers investors and companies to build for long-term and sustainable growth by providing high-quality data, analytics, and insight. With nearly 2,000 employees spread across 30 U.S. and international locations, ISS STOXX is today the world's leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions, market intelligence and fund services, and events and editorial content for institutional investors and corporations, globally.

ISS STOXX 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, climate data and analytics, as well as corporate and country ESG research. ISS STOXX ESG ratings on companies, countries and green bonds provide investors with the in-depth insight necessary to effectively incorporate sustainability in their investment decision. Our research is instrumental in helping investors minimize ESG risks, comply with rapidly evolving regulatory and stakeholder requirements and demands, and seize developing opportunities.

The SDGA (Sustainable Development Goals Solutions Assessment) solution supports investors in aligning their investment strategies with the UN SDGs by identifying the extent to which a company, through its products and services, contributes to ("Find opportunity") or obstructs ("Do no harm") the attainment of each individual sustainability objective.

By assessing the sustainability impact of product portfolios, SDGA forms an integral and critical part of the ESG Corporate Rating and derived solutions. In addition, the SDG Solutions Assessment data feed and portfolio report also offer stand-alone analyses, based on the products and services of the companies being analyzed, of a portfolio's contribution to, or obstruction of, the achievement of 15 sustainability objectives.

We are seeking an ESG Associate to join our SDGA research team in Manila. The successful candidate will be part of ISS ESG's global research team and will focus on the collection and analysis, including estimations and calculations, of revenue data from corporate disclosures to identify the impact of companies' products and services portfolios on sustainable development. This data feeds our broad suite of ESG solutions, including our market-leading Corporate Rating.

Specific responsibilities include working to ensure research is aligned with our research methodology and policy guidelines. Furthermore, they will be answering internal queries as well as client queries.

This work involves reviewing company documents such as annual reports, sustainability reports, and corporate websites. It also requires identifying relevant solutions and analyzing solutions based on our proprietary methodology. Qualitative and quantitative analysis will be used to generate individual reports as well as studies on selected topic- or industry-related sustainability trends when needed.

Our associates stand for research integrity and perform their work using a thorough and methodical approach, paying attention to detail in order 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.

Our ESG research teams are based in the Philippines, the US, Australia, Germany, Sweden, India, 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

• Perform revenue-based research to identify the impact of companies' products and services portfolios on sustainable development

• Collect and interpret data, justify and document conclusions

• Make estimations/calculations for data that is not directly provided

• Attend to internal/client queries and requests to ensure research is aligned with research methodology and policy guidelines
• Participate in working committees, projects and/or tasks aside from his/her core responsibilities
• Closely collaborate with project and team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (Environmental Management, Sustainability or Climate Science, Social Sciences, Business & Economics, Business Analytics, and Life science or in a field of relevance to the understanding of specific industries; e.g. consumer goods, utilities, oil & gas, etc.)
• Must have at least 5-7 years of relevant professional 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.
• Solid knowledge in UN SDGs (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals)
• Excellent English language skills, both written and oral

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with clear attention to detail

• Ability to quickly process large amounts of data and information

• Strong passion for ESG, responsible investment, sustainability
• Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines
• Fast learner, able to master new concepts, theories, ideas and processes with ease
• Basic understanding of company's financial reporting would be an advantage

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 grow—professionally and personally.

Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.

Let's empower, collaborate, and inspire.

Let's 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 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 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 ESG solutions enable investors to develop and integrate sustainable investing policies and practices, engage on responsible investment issues, and monitor portfolio company practices through screening solutions. ISS ESG 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.

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