Position Overview :
ISS ESG offers expertise across a full range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues having worked with leading asset owners and asset managers to develop solutions to integrate Responsible Investment (RI) into the creation of long term value based on market understanding and expert analysis.
Responsibilities :
Completing basic and advanced desk research and analysis on companies’ management of environmental and social risks and compliance with international norms on responsible business conduct
Learning about environmental, social and governance trends and issues and ability to acquire specific knowledge about the dominant issues for a number of industries.
Attend to internal / client queries and requests to ensure data captured is aligned with data methodology and policy guidelines
Comply with established work process standards to ensure quality of data collected
Meet pre-determined turn-around goals for work assignments
Escalate data interpretation issues, as needed
Perform root-cause analysis if data issues are identified
Update internal documents for performance metrics monitoring
Participate in working committees / projects and / or tasks aside from his / her core responsibilities
Maintain appropriate paper and electronic files as required by ISS and client file retention policies
Qualifications :
Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Geology, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, International Studies, or any equivalent / related course.
Experience in data collection and analysis, or knowledge in ESG and business research would be an advantage
Knowledge and experience in using MS Office.
Excellent reading comprehension and language skills in both written and oral - Required fluency in English and Mandarin
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with clear attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines.
Fast learner, able to master new concepts, theories, ideas and processes with ease.
Willingness to work beyond traditional working hours / days as required by the business.
FRESH GRADUATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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