MSCI Services is looking for a Climate Data Specialist to join our Climate Data and Content Services team. This team is responsible for the research and assessment of carbon footprint and business initiatives related to climate change for approximately 14,000 companies globally. Our research focuses on climate-related metrics, including carbon emissions, energy performance, climate change targets and commitments, and other relevant sector-specific data, utilizing diverse sources like annual reports, sustainability reports, quantitative data feeds, and news publications.
Your primary responsibility will be to contribute to the sector expertise of the team and support all our climate data integration efforts. You will support the quality of our climate dataset within your assigned sector and engage with internal and external stakeholders for a better understanding of methodology and data.
Responsibilities:
- Procure and process information about globally listed companies, utilizing multiple sources such as lengthy annual reports, CSR reports, websites, quantitative data feeds, and web crawlers.
- Work with various types of information, including quantitative data and key performance indicators, covering topics like traditional financial risk, corporate governance, and sustainability.
- Perform different types of analysis, including rules-based, subjective analysis, and written summaries.
- Review and validate climate data provided by vendors and issuers.
- Address queries from internal and external users pertaining to Climate data, reconciling data challenges, training users on methodologies and processes, and maintaining process documentation.
- Work with a global team of researchers, data and IT specialists, and vendors to enhance and improve our research and assessment of companies carbon footprint, climate change targets and commitments, and climate change mitigation practices.
- Capture and transform climate data metrics into meaningful information/ratings/scores.
- Drive coverage and content expansion projects defined by the business.
- Update and refine industry assessment guides for data collectors and internal analysts.
- Design and implement process improvements and QA checks to ensure consistent data quality and efficiency.
- Contribute to working committees, projects, or perform other tasks as deemed necessary by the business.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in finance, statistics, sustainability, environmental science, oil and gas engineering, or Power management.
- Knowledge of climate change issues and regulations, including carbon offsets, climate reporting standards (e.g., TCFD, ISSB), and frameworks (e.g., IPCC, UNFCCC).
- Background in GHG assessments, GRI reporting, or environmental impact assessments, and/or working experience in Energy (Oil & Gas), Power, Industrials, or Transport sectors.
- Experience in data visualization tools is desirable (Power BI/Tableau/Python/SQL).
- Ability to articulate and communicate complex concepts with ease.
- Fast learner and strong logical thinker.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Anticipate problems and opportunities, and adapt to new challenges.
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a collaborative global team environment.
What we offer you:
- Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your needs, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall well-being.
- Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.
- A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.
- A global network of talented colleagues who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.
- Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro, and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.
- Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility, and expanded roles.
- We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion, belonging, and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups: All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women's Leadership Forum.
