Job Description
About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
09The Role: Associate, Sustainability Analyst
The Team: We are currently looking for an Associate, Sustainability Analyst to join S&P Global’s growing, dynamic Sustainability Research department within the Energy or Utilities sector team. The Sustainability Research department is overseeing the project management and methodology of the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) and the creation of the iconic Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) and other indices such as the S&P 500® ESG index. The team is responsible for managing our proprietary database, comprising one of the world’s most complete datasets on corporate sustainability. The data stored here is also used by investors, asset managers and in S&P Global’s various divisions and products.
The Impact: We are searching for people that are passionate about sustainability and would like to join a project-focused, international team of like-minded people, driven to deliver excellence in managing the worlds’ most known family of sustainability indices and one of the leading corporate sustainability benchmarking methodologies. Our department is project-focused and relies on our proprietary methodology and software to collect and assess corporate sustainability information.
As an Associate, Sustainability Analyst , you will be analyzing corporate performance within the Energy or Utilities Sector and engaging with the market to explain the results of our analysis. The role provides an opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of the methodology of the CSA ensuring that it continues to capture ongoing sustainability trends and continuously evolving regulatory and reporting frameworks. You will have the opportunity to act as a thought leader in sustainability, representing S&P Global’s sustainability expertise internally within the organization as well as through engagement with a variety of external parties.
Responsibilities:
Responsibility for analyzing and reviewing corporate performance in line with the CSA methodology within the Energy or Utilities sector.
Act as the knowledge leader within industry as well as specific underlying sustainability topics.
Development and maintenance of S&P’s proprietary Corporate Sustainability Assessment Methodology (CSA).
Monitoring and reviewing ongoing company controversies through Media & Stakeholder Analysis (MSA).
Research on upcoming global sustainability trends and industry-specific challenges.
Engagement with companies participating in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment through feedback calls and management meetings.
Project coordination with key internal and external stakeholders.
Your Qualifications:
A completed master’s degree, ideally with some specialized courses related to corporate responsibility, sustainable development, responsible investing, environmental management, etc preferred.
2-4 years of work experience in the field of sustainability ratings or research, corporate sustainability or sustainability investing related to the Energy or Utilities sector.
A sound understanding of global sustainability reporting frameworks and trends.
Strong analytical skills with an acute attention to detail
Excellent Excel skills and ability to work with complex data
Excellent spoken and written English skills
Essential Skills:
A strong interest in sustainability and how financial markets can play a key role in promoting sustainable business practices
The ability to work independently and in an organized manner
Customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills
Constructive and energetic attitude
Innovative thinking and proactive behavior
Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in Spain.
S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.
About Sustainable 1
S&P Global’s centralized source for sustainability intelligence, Sustainable1 offers comprehensive coverage of global markets combined with sustainability products, insights and solutions from across our divisions to help customers assess risks, uncover opportunities and inform long-term sustainable growth. Companies, governments and institutions worldwide look to us for in-depth data, and well-informed points of view on critical topics like energy transition, climate resilience, positive impact, and sustainable finance. The breadth and depth of our knowledge and experience go deep on the details that define the big picture so customers can act with conviction.
