Research Analyst

About FactSet

FactSet combines hundreds of databases into a single, powerful information system. It is a one stop source for financial information and analytics for business analysts, portfolio managers, investment bankers / management firms and other financial professionals to analyze companies, portfolios, markets & economies. Founded in 1978 and operating from 64 locations worldwide employing nearly 9500 people, FactSet has over $1.3 Billion in annual revenues and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut. Our operations extend within North America as well as Europe and the Pacific Rim. Since 1996, the Company has been publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FDS and is also dual-listed on the NASDAQ under the same symbol.

Department Brief

Research Analyst – ESG Fundamentals Data Operations will focus on initiatives related to the collection of company reported ESG data. The Analyst should have a strong business acumen and the ability to leverage a wide array of data and research analysis techniques to develop innovative recommendations. The ideal candidate is passionate about different secondary and primary research approaches, interpreting data, providing thought leadership/insights, and making recommendations in line with business goals. Research Analyst will be responsible and accountable for contributing to the growth of FactSet’s ESG solutions knowledge library product and for ensuring consistently high-quality research. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze and process company reported data from various data sources and into the database utilized by the ESG content team. ESG data processing, research, and analysis in line with ESG content team methodology.

• Fix the audit resolutions and recommendations coming from QC\Specialists based on specific guidelines.

• Tracking and monitoring developments and trends in various sectors of specialization and assessing the ESG impact of those companies on the overall sector. 

• Update internal documents for performance metrics monitoring. Escalate data interpretation issues, as needed. Troubleshoot problems or issues and provide support to the team 

• Focus and ensure that the integrity of the company's ESG data information is intact.

• Provide timely, accurate and reliable demographic and statistical ESG reported.

• Fulfill the research/analytical/ market study needs as and when required/ requested by the Internal/external stakeholders in order to procure and retain future/current business.

• The job also involves reporting and maintaining records of work done on a timely basis.

• Share Ideas and Best Practices from a Process Improvement perspective.

Qualifications & Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s or master degree in a relevant field such as environmental science or international human rights is desirable but not required, knowledge of financial markets and sustainable finance are an advantage) 

• 0 - 2 years of experience in ESG research/consulting work experience a plus

• Computer Literacy to effectively use the database and software for collection and processing of content/data

• Good communications skills - written & verbal

• Numerical skills to ensure understanding of the financial data to be collected and/or processed

• Analytical skills and detail orientation to ensure accuracy of data

At FactSet, we celebrate diversity of thought, experience, and perspective. We are committed to disrupting bias and a transparent hiring process. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, family status or veteran status. FactSet participates in E-Verify.  

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