ESG Ratings Associate

MSCI

Manila, Philippines

14d ago

Position Overview

MSCI ESG, part of MSCI Inc, is seeking to expand its global ESG Ratings analyst team. The Ratings analyst is expected to have a strong interest in general ESG trends and specific knowledge about the dominant ESG issues for selected industries.

The analyst will investigate and assess core ESG risks faced by the industries and evaluate performance along the key benchmarks for large publicly traded companies globally.

Currently, we have a particular preference for candidates with experience and expertise in Consumer Sector / Information Technology / Healthcare / Mining / Energy / Manufacturing sectors.

Scope of Responsibility

Analyze and prepare ESG research reports for companies

Assist in development of industry reports, country reports, or issue reports

Contribution to ongoing improvement of ratings model

Monitoring quality and developing and measuring productivity metrics to ensure continuous improvement

Specific Knowledge / Skills

Sound knowledge about equities or financial markets in general

Excellent research skills and strong analytical skills.

Strong Communication skills- both oral and written

Ability to articulate analytical viewpoints

Problem solving skills

Self-starter and self-motivated

Should be solutions focused and have the ability to work in unstructured environments

Attention to detail and good analytical skills

Comfortable working in a team environment across hierarchies, functions and geographies

Ability to work under minimum supervision

Desired Experience

Minimum of 4-6 years of full-time professional experience in :

Equity research industry

Financial services experience that includes exposure to ESG investment products, or

Analytical roles within key industries, or

Relevant public policy or academic or NGO experience.

Desired Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelors' degree required. Advanced degree in related field (Masters or PhD) or CFA is preferred but not required.

Due to the great number of applications we receive for each of our open vacancies, we are unable to respond on an individual basis.

To all recruitment agencies : MSCI does not accept unsolicited CVs / Resumes. Please do not forward CVs / Resumes to any MSCI employee, location or website.

MSCI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs / Resumes.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership / union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy / maternity leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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