The Team:

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‍ S&P Global is one of the leading providers of ESG data for investors, corporates, and other stakeholders. ESG creates Value for our Clients; Value for Investors in mitigating the risk of long-term investments and Value to Corporates through long-term financial performance. It focuses on collecting a broad range of ESG data through a variety of company and governmental sources, to provide users with an in-depth, multi-faceted view into the nature and strength of a company’s resistance to changes in ESG components, liaise with various critical stakeholders in understanding and building the content set.

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This data is used by investors, asset managers, and in S&P Global’s various divisions and products. The team is responsible for managing S&P Global’s proprietary database, comprising one of the world’s most complete datasets on corporate sustainability.

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Responsibilities & Impact:

• Process data (Financial/ESG qualitative and quantitative data) and apply it in an accurate manner to the database using CSA guidance
• Collection, Standardization and validation of data from various documents
• Good understanding of ESG concepts, ESG research methodologies and trends
• Deliver on pre-defined individual and team targets including delivering outcomes with quality and efficiency
• Engage with ESG analysts to understand the challenges and suggest solutions
• Keeps him/herself updated in knowledge of content sets. Build industry knowledge by understanding industry trends and reporting standards
• Provides input and ideas for new collection methods and product improvements related to the covered content sets
• Troubleshoots problems or issues and provide support to the team

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As a part of S&P’s ESG team, you will develop and maintain accurate, complete, and timely data sets while taking into account the business division's global interests and needs internally & externally.

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As a Researcher, you will support the integrity and 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.

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We are searching for people who are passionate about sustainability and would like to join a project-focused, international team of like-minded people, driven to deliver excellence in managing the world’s most known family of sustainability indices and one of the leading corporate sustainability benchmarking methodologies.

• You will interact with a global team
• You will be part of a newly established growing team
• You will gain valuable insights on upcoming ESG trends
• You will have lots of runway for advancement and personal development with best-in-class ESG methodology.

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What We’re Looking For:

Basic Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Financial Management, Accountancy, Economics, Environmental Science and Social Sciences or equivalent are highly desired.
• Prior experience in ESG data ratings and research is preferred.
• Fresh Graduates are highly encouraged to apply.
• 2 years’ work experience in the field of ESG or corporate sustainability is preferred.
• Proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Possess necessary skills to interpret documents like Articles, Bylaws and Prospectus of Companies, Annual reports, Sustainability reports, Codes of Conduct
• 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.
• Strong attention to detail and persistent approach to work
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Good written and oral presentation skills
• Convenient taking initiative and demonstrating resourcefulness.
• Agile mindset as it involves a lot of collaboration and coordination.

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