ESG Research Analyst - Energy & Extractives

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ISS STOXX ESG’s research team is looking for an Analyst to join our Energy & Extractives team in Mumbai.

Overview:

The team conducts energy and extractives industry-focused research in support of ISS STOXX ESG’s responsible investment products. The successful candidate will bring unique insights and expertise to a team of analysts focusing their research on companies within the broader energy sector. This role performs data collection and analysis, reviews the work of other analysts, summarizes findings, works on product offering developments, and collaborates with other teams to deliver high-quality data and research to institutional investors globally. The Energy & Extractives screening team currently has members in Stockholm, Sweden; Mumbai, India; Toronto, Canada, and Manila, the Philippines.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conduct desktop research for ISS ESG’s energy industry-focused responsible investment products. This mainly includes research into corporate involvement in specific activities such as coal mining, carbon reserves, oil sands, etc

• Produce insightful research reports and participate in the peer review process to ensure research quality

• Act as a go-to expert on key ESG topics within the energy industry both internally and externally

• Deliver actionable knowledge on companies to investors by presenting research findings to clients and responding to client queries

• Participate in and contribute to team processes focused on strengthening our ESG product offering and enhancing our methodology

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in natural resource management, renewable energy, energy science, environment or climate science, sustainability, or from a similar specialization.

• Post-graduates with 1+ years of experience related to the energy sector are preferred

• Experience in data collection and business research is an advantage

• Advanced use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Excellent oral and written command of English (additional language capabilities are an asset)

• Strong passion for ESG, responsible investment, and sustainability

• High attention to detail and methodical approach to work

• Ability to work towards deadlines, manage tasks and prioritize

• Strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and a desire to show initiative

• Team player who can collaborate across a diverse global team

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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. 

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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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