Institutional Shareholder Services
Research Associate
Job Details
| Hiring Organization | Institutional Shareholder Services |
| Post Name | Research Associate |
| Qualification | Master’s degree in economics, finance, business, management, social sciences, or in a field of relevance to the understanding of specific business industries |
| Industry | Private |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Work Hours | 8 Hours |
| Salary | 31000/- Per Month |
| Job Location Type | Work From Home |
Full Job Description
ESG solutions enable investors to develop and integrate responsible investing policies and practices, engage in responsible investment issues, and monitor portfolio company practices through screening solutions. It 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.
Position Overview
The Screening team conducts research and analysis into corporate involvement in controversial products such as tobacco, alcohol, gambling, contraceptives, and abortifacients, as well as products that contribute positively to social and environmental challenges, such as renewable energy. The team compiles analysis reports covering over 20,000 companies across major global indices (large, mid, and small-cap). This research assists investors to select investee companies in line with their policies for responsible investments, as well as implement compliance restrictions based on legislative requirements or clients’ ethical choices.
Main Responsibilities:
- Conduct desk research into corporate involvement in specific products and services based on company materials (e.g. Annual Reports, sustainability reports, company websites), specialized publications, as well as dialogue with companies and other stakeholders)
- Write standardized research reports and participate in the peer review process
- Present research findings to clients and respond to client queries
- Participate in and contribute to team processes focused on strengthening our ESG (environment, social, governance) product offering
Required Skills:
- Proven ESG data research and analysis skills. One to four years of relevant ESG research experience is highly desirable
- Strong academic qualifications (Master’s degree in economics, finance, business, management, social sciences or in a field of relevance to the understanding of specific business industries; e.g. consumer goods, retail, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, research, and development, or healthcare)
- Advanced use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Fluency in English; additional language capabilities are an asset
- Strong interest in business, finance, and international politics
- Good understanding of ESG, responsible investment, and sustainability
- Attention to detail
- Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
- A methodical and thorough approach to work
- Ability to work towards deadlines, manage tasks and prioritize
- A desire to show initiative
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