Climate Analytics Consultant - London, United Kingdom - Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.

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Climate Analytics Consultant

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OVERVIEW

The climate unit of ISS ESG is seeking a specialist to join its team. Successful candidates will have a background in both quantitative and qualitative analysis and exhibit a passion for the responsible investment business with a focus on climate change. The candidate should have a collaborative approach to work and a track record of project management and problem solving while working with high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will manage the implementation of mandates and data deliveries towards clients and take responsibility for product development and management as part of the climate analytics team. This includes interactions with colleagues and clients from around the globe and collaborating with other units.

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 financial market participants and governments to understand, measure, and act on climate-related risks and its impact on investments across all asset classes. ISS ESG Climate Solutions is a market leader within its field and highly innovative.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the implementation of advisory mandates and bespoke data deliveries of ISS ESG Climate Solutions
• Conduct climate impact analysis of investment portfolios across all asset classes
• Support sales with client requests
• Support colleagues and clients on advisory offerings of ISS ESG Climate Solutions including support on day to day communications, operations and report writing.
• Support team with quantitative analysis and research on climate strategies of companies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience relating to data analytics or climate change
• Advanced university degree ideally in environmental science, engineering, economics, quantitative finance, expertise in financial (ESG) topics is a bonus
• Demonstrated interest in climate change in general
• Specific knowledge in investment carbon footprinting, climate impact assessments of investments, GHG-accounting, or Life Cycle Analysis
• Very strong quantitative (and qualitative) analytical skills and excellent conceptual thinking aptitude
• Excellent command of Excel and good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications
• Understanding of Data science, Machine Learning and good working knowledge of Python is a bonus
• Excellent oral and written command of English. Fluency in French or German is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with customer-first attitude
• Willingness to work with a highly collaborative, flexible and innovative team across different locations
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

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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.

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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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ISS STOXX GmbH, through its group companies, is a leading provider of comprehensive and data-centric research and technology solutions that help capital market participants identify investment opportunities, detect qualitative and quantitative portfolio company risks, and meet evolving regulatory requirements. With roots dating back to 1985, we today deliver world-class benchmark and custom indices across asset classes and geographies and serve as a premier source of independent corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence research, data, and related offerings. Our products and services give clients the scale and leverage they need to grow their business more effectively and efficiently. ISS STOXX, which is majority owned by Deutsche Börse Group, is comprised of more than 3,400 professionals operating across 33 global locations in 19 countries. Its approximately 6,400 clients include many of the world's leading institutional investors who turn to ISS STOXX for its objective and varied offerings, as well as companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk mitigation as a shareholder value enhancing measure. Clients rely on ISS STOXX's expertise to help them make informed decisions to benefit their stakeholders.