Role Summary
We are hiring a Content Analyst in our Kuching office. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is one of the key verticals within Financial Content Operations which caters to clients engaged in equity research. ESG provides integrated financial and extra-financial information, which is essential for understanding the long-term performance and risk profile of major corporations. Our comprehensive ESG database covers nearly 80% of the global market cap and over 500 metrics, including all exclusion (ethical screening) criteria and all aspects of sustainability performance.
The data is gathered from publicly available information sources and is manually collected to ensure that the information is standardized, comparable and reliable. All the ESG data collected is quality controlled and verified in a rigorous process by our experienced analysts and robust automated checks. The successful candidate is responsible for capturing ESG data into the system and making sure that it is timely, complete, and accurate.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Collect ESG related quantitative and qualitative data from multiple information sources including annual reports, sustainability reports, websites, and other filings of publicly traded companies.
- Research and analyse collected data as per a pre-defined ESG Ratings methodology
- Support analysis with brief comments and rationale
- Provide appropriate references of source documents used
- Process data according to set timeliness, including data coming from Contributors
- Support specific projects, as assigned by manager
- Responsible for delivering high efficiency and quality data
- Proactively identify and resolve data problems
- Support continuous improvement of the process by sharing observations and feedback on the process
Required Skills & Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Professional working proficiency in English and Mandarin (reading and comprehension at minimum secondary school level), as daily research work involves reviewing documents in these languages.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing disclosure information and numerical datasets.
- Adaptable to changes in ESG standards, data requirements, and market environments.
- Ability to meet strict weekly timeliness and quality standards established by the department
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively based on delivery requirements.
- Strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and quality awareness in handling data, with a strong sense of ownership for assigned tasks.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in ESG data handling or corporate disclosure review.
- Interest in sustainability, climate change and ESG reporting trends.
- A proactive team player who collaborates effectively with stakeholders across different functions.
