Climate Research Specialist

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ISS STOXX is actively looking for a Climate Research Specialist to join the Mumbai Team (Goregaon East).

Overview:

Climate Solutions is a unit within ISS ESG, the responsible investment business of ISS. As investors seek to gain a better understanding of their exposure to climate-related risks, Climate Solutions provides data, analytics, and advisory services to support investors to understand, measure, and act on climate related risks and its impact on investments across all asset classes. ISS ESG Climate Solutions is an innovative market leader within its field.

ISS ESG Climate Team is working closely with its clients to help them with carbon footprint and is looking for passionate team members to work extensively on different aspects of GHG emissions accounting, estimation and client support on these subjects, on day-to-day basis. The successful candidates will be part of ISS ESG Climate Solutions team which works on wide range of climate products and metrics for an ever-expanding investment universe.

Responsibilities:

• Research, review, and analysis of company GHG emission disclosures (e.g. sustainability reports, annual reports) to evaluate companies' emission performance

• Support development of models for estimating emissions and maintenance of existing models based on Environmentally extended input–output analysis

• Leverage expertise in GHG Accounting to interpret and identify system boundaries of an organisation when analysing emission disclosures.

• Support team with quantitative analysis and research on climate strategies of companies and use statistical methods to analyse and interpret data.

• Support development of carbon footprint and analysis models for alternative assets within investment portfolios.

• Support colleagues within Sales and Client Relations teams in general and project specific client questions

• Identify opportunities and find creative approaches which enhance efficiency and streamline work and processes within Climate team and its workings.

• Contribute to ISS ESG Climate Solutions strategic thinking and decision making.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 to 4 years of relevant experience relating to GHG accounting, knowledge on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) frameworks with sector knowledge will be preferred

• Experience with data extraction from SQL/noSQL Databases as well as using Python or R libraries or advanced excel for data analysis is required

• Possess in-depth knowledge on scope 1, scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions gained either through audit or consulting work experience

• Masters degree (Example: environmental science, environmental engineering, economics, climate change studies.)

• Strong quantitative research skills supplemented by qualitative data analysis

• Integrity, organizational skills, high attention to detail, a self-driven work ethic, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment 

• Excellent command of Excel and good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to conduct deep dive research based on client needs and process requirements

• Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of Asian languages is a plus.

• Willingness to work with a highly collaborative, flexible, and innovative team across different locations

• Regular work hours with slight flexibility to collaborate with colleagues and clients in different time zones

Please include cover letter and CV in your application along with any relevant certifications.

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What you can expect from us

Our people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being. 

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire one another. 

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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