Sustainability Analyst + Python/SQL/ R Programming

About the Role:

Key Responsibilities:

• Support S&P Global in research, design, prototyping, and implementation of new analytical methodologies on climate physical risk, climate transition risk and opportunities, nature and environment topics.
• Maintain and enhance existing methodologies.
• Implement methodologies in S&P Global proprietary data platforms with a focus on automation, efficiency, and quality assurance.
• Engage in the Research Governance framework to uphold quality and transparency.
• Manage key project components with internal and external partners.
• Communicate insights and technical approaches clearly, including documentation for varied audiences.
• Collaborate with a global team to conduct analysis and ensure insight quality.
• Develop reports, factsheets, blog posts, and materials for various audiences.
• Provide market feedback to shape S&P Global’ s climate and sustainability product innovation roadmap.

Key Technical Skills:

• Strong quantitative background with relevant experience
• Proficiency in data science and coding languages like Python, R, SQL, or any other coding languages.
• Experience with Databricks is valuable.

Subject Matter Expertise:

• Climate or atmospheric science
• Hazard modelling (e.g. floods, precipitation, drought)
• Catastrophe modelling and insurance
• Emissions factors
• Input-output models
• Nature and biodiversity

Requirements:

• 3-7 years of relevant technical experience (i.e. worked on projects with Python/R/SQL or any other coding languages)
• One or more subject matter expertise as listed above, with experience working in the said subject area across product/services or projects.
• Strong quantitative background with an Engineering/Environmental Engineering degree preferred. Economics, Statistics or Physics background are also eligible.
• And/or Graduation/Post-Graduation in climate science/sustainability, or any other Natural Sciences related background with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Strong project management skills would be valuable, but not mandatory

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work with a global team on climate risk and opportunities, nature and environmental research.
• Chance to contribute to the development of methodologies and models that support S&P Global’ s comprehensive sustainability data and analytical solutions.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.