• Job Description

  Req#: REQ-038716

  Sustainalytics is seeking a qualified ESG analyst to join its ESG Advanced Ratings Team (ART) focusing on a variety of global industries. Analysts we are currently hiring will typically focus on Utilities. This new position presents an exciting opportunity to conduct company ESG analysis that will form a part of our flagship ESG Risk Rating. Asset owners, investment managers and corporates leverage the ESG Risk Rating and its underlying research to enhance their sustainability. The role involves ESG risk and controversy analysis for companies, mainly corporate clients. Contributing to client meetings and, where relevant, providing insights to enhance the Risk Rating product, could become part of the role as well. You will join a growing and strategically important team and contribute to the development of a vibrant community of sector analysts. You will engage in training and development programs which support your career development to become a top ESG analyst. The ideal candidate will have a background in capital markets, ESG and industry knowledge.

  Job responsibilities:

  • Research, analyze and rate the ESG risks and involvement in controversies of companies in various global industries;

  • Prepare company ESG Risk Rating reports to be published in Sustainalytics’ Global Access portal;

  • Research and track ESG trends and issues relevant in your sectors of expertise;

  • Contribute to responding to client queries and support clients in integrating your research insights into their decision-making;

  • Contribute to the development of intellectual capital and internal and external thought leadership.

  Qualifications:

  • Graduate degree in related discipline (business, finance, environment and/or social science);

  • 1 to 5 years of relevant work experience;

  • Knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry, including ESG aspects;

  • Preferably general knowledge on the following industries: Utilities, Real Estate and Health Care

  • Excellent research, analytical and writing capabilities;

  • Presentation skills (both in spoken and written formats), e.g. ppt skills, client interaction skills;

  • Alignment with Sustainalytics’ mission, vision and values;

  • Effective planning and time-management skills;

  • Resourceful, flexible, driven and self-starter;

  • Ability to work and adapt in a dynamic environment;

  • Willing to embrace change and innovation.

  
  

  About Us

  Sustainalytics is a Morningstar company dedicated to responsible investment with over 25 years' experience in ESG research and ratings. With an extensive client base across asset managers, asset owners and investment banks, our mission is to provide the insights required for investors and companies to make more informed decisions that lead to a more just and sustainable global economy.

  As Morningstar’s ESG center of excellence we are responsible for driving both the commercial success and innovation of its ESG products as well as its overall ESG strategy.

  For more information, visit www.sustainalytics.com

  Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. While some positions are available as fully remote, we’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, typically three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

• About the company

  Morningstar, Inc. is an American financial services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and was founded by Joe Mansueto in 1984.

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