Apprentice - ESG Data

Duration - 12 Months

The Team:

Our team is composed of experienced professionals driven to identify the transformative solutions of tomorrow. The business has a casual and friendly atmosphere with an entrepreneurial spirit. As a team player, you will contribute to the unique culture and energy of the department as it continues to grow.

Responsibilities &Impact: S&P Global Sustainable1, the single source of essential sustainability intelligence, is seeking for an experienced Analyst to join our Environmental Research team. The role provides an opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation in the field of sustainable finance.

As a Junior Research Analyst, you will help to shape S&P Global Sustainable1's cutting-edge suite of ESG analytics by developing environmental assessment and quantification methodologies that are required to deliver this essential intelligence to our clients and support the integrity & 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.

• As a part of ESG data operations team, you will deliver and maintain accurate, complete and timely data sets while taking into account the business divisions global interests and needs internally & externally.
• This role will involve working with the team and the management on a variety of initiatives related to ESG data operations.
• Collection, Standardization, and validation of business relations, competitors, and products and services data from companies published reports
• Deliver on predefined individual and team targets including delivering outcomes with quality and excellence.
• Will work within parameters and with supervision to ensure quality and performance to set standards.
• Keeps up to date in knowledge of content sets. Builds industry knowledge by understanding industry trends and reporting standards.
• Provides input and ideas for new collection methods and product enhancements related to the respective processes.
• Work collaboratively with a diverse team across multiple locations to promote data collection best-practice and ensure quality of deliverables.
• Troubleshoots problems or issues and provides support to the team.

What Were Looking For:

• A demonstrable interest in sustainability research and/or ESG
• A prior knowledge/work experience on ESG data will be an augmented advantage, especially Environmental pillar
• Detail-orientated and numerically proficient and habituated to reading and comprehending documents.
• The candidate should be willing to work in rotational shifts. Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment, while following a flexible schedule to meet deadlines.
• Good reading, writing and understanding of English language
• Strong attention to detail and persistent approach to work
• Has experience in planning and executing work assignments to tight deadlines, working independently and as part of a diverse international team.

Basic Qualifications:

• 0-1 years of experience in ESG secondary research would be preferred.
• Graduation/Post-Graduation: B.Com (H)/Mcom/PGDM/MBA (Any Stream with Environment Science, Finance / Accountancy as Major subject).
• Well versed with web browsing and Microsoft Applications like MS Office Suite
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and deliver with regards to stringent deadlines
• An inquisitive and investigative nature
• A positive attitude, strong interest in research, flair for writing and an eye for detail
• Ability to interact with many levels and to face and deal with issues in a mature and professional manner.