About the Role
Grade Level (for internal use): 07
The Team
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 division's global interests and needs internally & externally.
As a Research Analyst, you will support the integrity and comprehensiveness of the data set by utilizing internal & external public research sources such as government & regulatory documents, stock exchanges, CSR Reports, Industry journals, analyst reports as well as information databases and our internal research tools to collect, summarize, and synthesize meaningful information.
All in all, you will gain exposure to different reports of covered Industries, while having frequent interaction with global analysts to learn the industry dynamics and build a symbiotic work culture.
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.
•You will be part of a newly established growing team
•You will gain valuable insights on upcoming ESG trends
•You will have lots of runway for advancement and personal development with best in class ESG methodology
•You will be engaged in data gathering, processing, and analysis of Business Involvement Screening/ESG
•Deliver on pre-defined individual and team targets including delivering outcomes with quality and completion
•You will gain good understanding of ESG concepts, Negative Screening, ESG research methodologies and trends
•Will work within parameters and with supervision to ensure quality and performance to set standards
•Coordinate with various stakeholders in understanding and building the content
•Keep up-to-date in knowledge of content sets and build industry knowledge by understanding industry trends and reporting standards
•Train the subsequent batches that would be a part of the Business Involvement Screening/ESG data set
•Provides input and ideas for new collection methods and product improvements related to the covered content sets
•Troubleshoots problems or issues and provide support to the team
•Perform UAT/BRT testing on the workflow tools and data flowing to the product
•Actively participate on the calls with the management and clients
What We're Looking For
Basic Qualifications & Skills Required
•Academic Qualifications – Bachelor's/Master's degree or equivalent; an advanced degree in a related field is welcome
•Prior exposure to ESG, corporate sustainability, or related domains is desirable. Industry-specific or sustainability-topic expertise will be considered an advantage
•Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts, including applications of Large Language Models (LLMs) in research, analysis, and document interpretation
•Ability to leverage AI/LLM tools for tasks such as text summarization, data extraction, and content validation
•Possess necessary skills to interpret documents like Articles, Bylaws and Prospectus of Companies, Annual reports, Sustainability reports, Codes of Conduct
•Should be willing to work in rotational shifts. Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment, while following flexible schedule to meet deadlines
•Strong attention to detail and persistent approach to work
•Strong research and analytical skills
•Very High proficiency in English language with excellent written and verbal communication skills, editorial skills, proof reading skills
•Convenient taking initiative and demonstrating resourcefulness
•Knowledge and keen interest in learning more about existing and emerging sustainability topics
•Agile mindset as it involves a lot of collaboration and coordination
•Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, with a positive, "can do" attitude
Soft Skills
•Strong interest in ESG
•Detail oriented
•Constructive and energetic attitude
•Reliable and able to go the extra mile when required
About S&P Global Energy
At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.
S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction.
Benefits
•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: Perks for partners and little ones, with some best-in-class benefits for families
•Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards
