Esg Research Associate

2 months ago


Mumbai, India Institutional Shareholder Services Full time

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced ESG Research Associate to join our Norm-Based Research team within the ISS ESG business unit. The team focuses on conducting comprehensive research and analysis of corporate involvement in practices that may conflict with internationally recognized standards and guidelines, such as those outlined by the United Nations (UN) Global Compact and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The team compiles analysis reports on over 15,000 publicly listed companies, covering the constituents of major global indices (large, mid and small cap). Our research contributes to investors' decision-making processes by evaluating companies' adherence to global norms on anti-corruption, human rights, environmental protection, and labor standards.

**Responsibilities**:
- Conduct thorough desk research on alleged corporate involvement in activities or practices that may conflict with international standards and guidelines, utilizing information from stakeholders and companies (e.g., Annual Reports, sustainability reports, and company websites), and engaging in dialogue with relevant parties.- Monitor ESG controversies, contribute to standardized research reports, and participate in peer review processes to ensure comprehensive and timely coverage.- Present research findings to clients and address client inquiries effectively.- Contribute to team management initiatives and processes aimed at enhancing our ESG product offering.- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve the quality of input and output data, while supporting NBR workflow and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications:
Professional skills and qualifications:
- Demonstrated research and analysis skills.- Strong academic qualifications, preferably a postgraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., international relations, law, politics, environmental science).- 3-5 years of research experience.- Excellent written and oral language skills, with fluency in English required. Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, or Russian is desirable.- Proficient writing and communication skills.- Experience in client engagement.- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.- Strong interest in business, finance, and international politics.- Good understanding of international norms related to ESG, responsible investment, and sustainability.

Personal skills:
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.- Reliable and able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Self-motivated to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize effectively.- Client-centric mindset and strong interpersonal skills, enabling both independent work and collaboration within a team.- Initiative-driven with a proactive approach.

We offer a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in office and 2 days work from home. Most offices have returned to working in-office

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What you can expect from us

Our people are the moving force behind ISS. 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 unite, collaborate, and inspire one another.

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About ISS

ISS empowers investors and companies to build for long-term and sustainable growth by providing high-quality data, analytics, and insight. We are committed to positively impacting the environment and society through our market-leading solutions and leading by example.

Specifically, the ISS ESG solutions enable investors to develop and integrate responsible investing policies and practices, engage on responsible investment issues, and monitor portfolio company practices through screening solutions. It 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, ISS 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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