Job Opportunity for Senior Research Associate – I at Sustainalytics in Mumbai

Title: Senior Research Associate – I, Sustainalytics, a Morningstar company

Location: Vashi, Navi Mumbai

Company: Morningstar is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. We offer a wide variety of products and solutions that serve market participants of all kinds, including individual and institutional investors in public and private capital markets, financial advisors, asset managers, retirement plan providers and sponsors, and issuers of securities.

Business Unit: Sustainalytics provides high-quality, analytical environmental, social and governance (ESG) research, ratings and data to institutional investors and companies that help them identify, understand and manage ESG-driven risks and opportunities. Our mission is to provide the insights required to make more informed decisions that lead to a more just and sustainable global economy.

Team: The ESG Research team is responsible for delivering Sustainalytics’ suite of strategically important ESG research and data products which includes ESG risk ratings, climate and impact solutions, and sustainable finance solutions. Alongside producing high-quality research content, the team is also responsible for continuously developing new research products, providing meaningful insights that help our clients in their investment decisions.

Role: The Senior Research Associate analyzes various ESG-related aspects such as collecting data on ESG metrics, analyzing green products and services and their contribution to the company’s topline, capital expenditure and operational expenditure. The role also requires working closely with cross functional and development teams to ensure a timely and high-quality delivery.

Responsibilities: 

Review company filings to identify company’s involvement in green activities and capture various ESG metrics
Scan multiple documents such as an annual report, CSR report, and investor presentations for information and be able to compare against other sources and the internal database
Deliver on individual and team targets including production and quality
Provide input and ideas for new data collection methods, product/process improvements and quality initiatives
Closely work with quality assurance, content, and technical team to resolve clients’ data issues timely and effectively
Conduct process training for new joiners in the team
Own and drive continuous improvement within the process through various initiatives
Act as a back up to the team leader and actively engage with various stakeholders
 

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in any discipline such as accounting, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, liberal arts, management, or science. Course work on sustainability, environmental studies, sustainable development or climate change will be a plus.
At least 2 years of experience in secondary research or data operations
Progression towards ESG and sustainability credentials such as FSA by SASB/VRF, SCR by GARP, and Certificate in ESG Investing by CFA Institute will be an asset
Strong English reading, writing and content interpretation skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel. Exposure to data management/data visualization tools such as Power BI, Access, or Python will be a plus.
Client-oriented, innovative, and entrepreneurial mindset
Analytical and critical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
 

Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer

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.

In these times, we rely on virtual team meetings and management practices, as well as a remote buddy program, to support a smooth integration in our virtual offices. New team members are onboarded and start their first day with the company from the safety of their homes.