Research Specialist - ESG
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Gurgaon | India
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About The Role
Grade Level (for internal use): 08
S&P Global Sustainable 1 The Role: Research Specialist - ESG
The Team Trucost was established to provide the data, tools and insights needed by companies, investors and policy makers to deliver the transition to a low carbon, resource efficient economy.
Trucost content set that is being added to the list of services we currently offer under Market Intelligence. Trucost creates Value for our Clients, Value to Investors in mitigating risk of long term investments and Value to Corporates through long term financial performance. This team will be focused on collecting broad range of Environment 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 Climate components, liaise with various critical stakeholders in understanding and building the content set.
Responsibilities & Impact 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 divisions global interests and needs internally & externally.
As a Research Specialist, 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.
- As a part of Trucost team, you will deliver and maintain accurate, complete and timely data sets while taking into account the business divisions global interests and needs internally & externally.
- This role will involve working with the team and the management on a variety of initiatives related to Trucost/ESG operations.
- Collection, Standardization, and validation of business relations, competitors, and products and services data from companies' published reports.
- Deliver on predefined individual and team targets including delivering outcomes with quality and excellence.
- Will work within parameters and with supervision to ensure quality and performance to set standards.
- Keeps up-to-date in knowledge of content sets. Builds industry knowledge by understanding industry trends and reporting standards
- Provides input and ideas for new collection methods and product enhancements related to the respective processes.
- Troubleshoots problems or issues and provides support to the team.
What We're Looking For - Strong Finance & accounting Knowledge.
- Strong quantitative, analytical and interpretive skills
- The candidate should be willing to work in rotational (including night) shifts. Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment, while following flexible schedule to meet deadlines.
- Effective communication skills (both written & Verbal) and sound computer skills are the prerequisites for the positions.
- Comfortable taking initiative and demonstrating resourcefulness
- Strong attention to detail and persistent approach to work
- Strong quantitative, analytical and interpretive skills.
Basic Qualifications - 4+ years of experience in ESG research is mandatory.
- Commerce Graduate.
- Post-Graduation: PGDM/MBA (Any Stream with Finance / Accountancy as Major subject). We can consider a science graduate candidate who is pursuing Post Graduation in Finance Stream.
- Well versed with Internet searching and Microsoft Office
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and deliver with regard to fast deadlines
- An inquisitive and investigative nature.
- A Positive attitude, strong interest in research, flair for writing and an eye for detail.
- Ability to interact with many levels and to face and deal with issues in a mature and professional manner.
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About Sustainable 1 S&P Global's centralized source for sustainability intelligence, Sustainable1 offers comprehensive coverage of global markets combined with sustainability products, insights and solutions from across our divisions to help customers assess risks, uncover opportunities and inform long-term sustainable growth. Companies, governments and institutions worldwide look to us for in-depth data, and well-informed points of view on critical topics like energy transition, climate resilience, positive impact, and sustainable finance. The breadth and depth of our knowledge and experience go deep on the details that define the big picture so customers can act with conviction.
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Job ID: 296787
Posted On: 2024-02-06
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
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