Esg Methodology Team Lead
3 months ago
Let’s be #BrilliantTogether
- ESG Methodology is a horizontal function across all ESG research and solution verticals, ensuring high quality and consistency of methodologies, innovative solutions and gold standard in research and resulting signals. The Methodology Lead - SDG Impact & Thematic Solutions will lead a dedicated sub-team within ESG Methodology and be responsible for driving business critical methodology projects regarding:
- UN SDG Impact Solutions (SDG Solutions Assessment, SDG Impact Rating)-
- Screening (Sector-Based Screening, Energy & Extractives, Controversial Weapons Research)-
- Thematic research and Solutions (currently e.g. Water Risk Rating, Carbon Risk Rating and Biodiversity Impact Assessment Tool)-
- Economic activity & Revenue data-
- Labels & Standards**Responsibilities**:
- In this function, the Methodology Team Lead - SDG Impact & Thematic Solutions will be in charge of overseeing and steering methodology development for the above-mentioned as well as derived products, solutions and data sets, in close collaboration with relevant internal stakeholders, to continuously ensure that the highest research quality standards and market expectations are met. The position reports to the Global Head of ESG Methodology.
Methodology development: Propose, initiate, develop and execute methodology development, including methodological enhancements of existing products, methodological design of new products as well as integration/harmonization efforts (e.g. regarding Screening and SDG Solutions Assessment) for the above-mentioned solutions.
Methodology explanation and interpretation: Ensure accurate interpretations and explanations of the methodology for the above-mentioned solutions in internal as well as external communication, including e.g. methodology documents, responses to client requests or RfPs, Thought Leadership pieces, marketing materials and responses to press inquiries. The Methodology Team Lead - SDG Impact & Thematic Solutions regularly participates in meetings with clients/prospects and ensures that the ESG Research commitments to providing client-friendly answers, including the expected turnaround time, are met.
**Qualifications**:
- 3-7 years of experience in sustainable finance, ESG Research, sustainability consulting, or similar;-
- Degree in relevant field (finance, sustainability, etc.)-
- Knowledge of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, impact investing, and key reporting standards, thematic frameworks and initiatives and ESG trends;-
- Strong communication skills;-
- Excellent analytical and technical skills, affinity to working with data;-
- Conceptual thinking aptitude and solutions-oriented approach;-
- Ability to work in a dynamic multi-stakeholder environment;-
- Strong project management skills;-
- Team management experience is a plus.#LI-MK1 #MidSenior #ProjectMgt #ESG What you can expect from us
Our people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being.
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire one another.
Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.
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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