The Role: Research Specialist, ESG Grade Level: 08 Location: MSE- Makati
The Team:S&P Global is one of the leading providers of the ESG data for investors, corporates and other stakeholders. ESG creates Value for our Clients; Value to Investors in mitigating risk of long-term investments and Value to Corporates through long term financial performance. It focuses on collecting broad range of ESG 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 companys resistance to changes in ESG components, liaise with various critical stakeholders in understanding and building the content set. This data is used by investors, asset managers and in S&P Globals various divisions and products. The team is responsible for managing S&P Globals proprietary database, comprising one of the worlds most complete datasets on corporate sustainability.
The Impact
As a part of S&Ps 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. In addition, the individual will be able to suggest and implement material changes in both methodology and operations.
What's in it for you:We are searching for people that are passionate about sustainability and would like to join a project-focused, international team of like-minded people, driven to deliver excellence in managing the worlds most known family of sustainability indices and one of the leading corporate sustainability benchmarking methodologies.
The role gives you the opportunity to assist in building out the Manila team. You will be given the opportunity to interact with a global team, gaining valuable insights in upcoming ESG trends. This is a great opportunity for personal development with the best in class ESG methodology.
Responsibilities:The role gives you the opportunity to assist in building out the Manila team. You will be given the opportunity to interact with a global team, gaining valuable insights in upcoming ESG trends. This is a great opportunity for personal development with the best in class ESG methodology. "
Process data (Financial/ESG qualitative and quantitative data) and apply it in an accurate manner to the database using CSA guidance
Deliver on pre-defined individual and team targets including delivering outcomes with quality and efficiency
Perform quality checks on ESG assessments completed by other team members
Engage with ESG analysts to understand the challenges and suggest solutions
Coordinate with various stakeholders in understanding and building the content
Build industry knowledge by understanding industry trends and reporting standards
Troubleshoots problems or issues and provide support to the team
Act as a back up to the team leader and actively participate on the calls with the management and clients
What We're Looking For:Possess necessary skills to interpret documents like Articles, Bylaws and Prospectus of Companies, Annual reports, Sustainability reports, Codes of Conduct
Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment, while following flexible schedule to meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and persistent approach to work
Strong research and analytical skills
Good written and oral presentation skills
Agile mindset as it involves a lot of collaboration and coordination
Basic Qualifications:Interest in ESG Issues
Prior experience in the ESG data ratings and research is added advantage
3+ years of experience in primary/secondary research
Proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
Preferred Qualifications:Familiar with LEAN and Six sigma concepts
Proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
S&P Global Market Intelligence
At S&P Global Market Intelligence, we know that not all information is importantsome of it is vital. Accurate, deep, and insightful. We integrate financial and industry data, research and news into tools that help track performance, generate alpha, identify investment ideas, understand competitive and industry dynamics, perform valuation, and assess credit risk. Investment professionals, government agencies, corporations and universities globally can gain the intelligence essential to making business and financial decisions with conviction.
S&P Global Market Intelligence is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence .
EOE Statement:S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race/ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status (including domestic partnerships and civil unions), sexual orientation, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
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20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), DTMGOP203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)
Job ID: 270680
Posted On: 2022-02-04
Location: Makati City, Philippines
