The Sustainable Finance Research team of ISS-Corporate is seeking a specialist to join its team immediately
This unit oversees providing critical sustainability opinions on Green, Social and Sustainability-Linked Bonds and delivers training to various Debt Capital Market stakeholders looking to advance their ESG strategy
This position offers in depth exposure to environmental and social topics and to various stakeholders driving the development of sustainable finance
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work highly independently, contribute to product and methodology development, pilot consulting and training for bond issuers, and to support the high growth of the business
Successful candidates will have a passion for sustainability, enjoy fast-paced and multicultural team work, and have a strong analytical and critical mindset
The successful candidate will interact daily with colleagues from other units and with clients from around the globe
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contribute to Second Party Opinion projects by conducting ESG analysis of Green, Social and Sustainability-Linked Bonds including assessment of the strategy of bond issuers, managing client relationship and producing reports
Contribute to the implementation of consulting, training and bespoke mandates on sustainable financing strategies for a variety of Debt Capital Market players
Support product and methodology development initiatives of ISS-Corporate Sustainable Finance Research team including monitoring various regulatory developments
Support interactions with the Sales team on client requests
Produce content related to Sustainable Bonds
QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience relating to sustainability/ESG consulting, environmental consulting, investment carbon footprinting, climate impact assessments of investments, GHG-accounting, or Life Cycle Analysis is required
Advanced university degree ideally in environmental science, engineering, economics, international relations.
Demonstrated interest in sustainability in general and specific knowledge in Green & Social Bonds, sustainable finance or analysis of corporate sustainability strategy is a requirement
Experience in corporate GHG accounting and/or corporate climate transition analysis is a plus
Excellent analytical skills and conceptual thinking aptitude
Very strong project management/organizational skills & track-record in meeting deadlines for multi-stakeholder projects
Excellent oral and written command of English is required, fluency in another APAC language is a plus (e.g. Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with customer-first attitude
Experience in working successfully in client facing roles is a plus
Willingness to work with a highly collaborative, flexible and innovative team across different locations
