ESG Data Analyst : ESG Newsroom

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ISS STOXX is actively hiring for an ESG Data Analyst - ESG Newsroom

Overview

E&S Data Stewardship is ISS STOXX data hub, which designs data catalogues and consolidates environmental & social data on companies across major global indices. We are currently seeking an ESG data analyst for our ESG Newsroom unit. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in the media, a solid grounding in ESG, the ability to assess and validate alternative ESG data and to work with our AI/ML and NLP experts on continued enhancements of news capture and indexing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the press, NGO, and government sources for ESG news and corporate controversies
• Identify alternative, non-corporate sources to supplement, complement, and compare corporate ESG data
• Contribute to team processes focused on strengthening the ISS ESG Newsroom product offering
• Participate in maintaining and developing methodology and processes to capture salient ESG news
• Report potential data issues and improvements in the workflow process
• Participate in analyzing ESG news data and creating data visualization to support the team’s projects
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (in a relevant field such as Business Analytics, Economics, Journalism, Environmental Science, ESG or Sustainability is desirable); a Master’s degree would be an advantage
• 0 to 3 years of experience in research, and analytical skills in evaluating ESG data
• Excellent command of English
• Advanced use of Excel or Power BI
• Strong interest in business and finance
• Attention to detail, and methodical and thorough approach to work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work towards deadlines, manage tasks, and prioritise
• A desire to show initiative
• A drive for constant improvement of processes
  
  

Note

• Interested applicants should include a cover letter along with the CV in English in a single file (PDF or MS Word).
• Applications without a cover letter will not be taken into consideration.
  
  

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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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