Senior Analyst, ESG Controversy Research

TheRole: Senior Analyst, ESG Controversy Research

The Team: Join S&P Global Sustainable1, your go-to source for essential sustainability intelligence, as we seek a Senior Analyst, to enhance our Controversy Analysis Team (widely known as S&P’s Media & Stakeholder Analysis (MSA)). This position offers a direct exposure to a wide range of sustainability issues across different industries, as well as to our scoring methodology. We are an international team, composed of multidisciplinary professionals dedicated to analyzing sustainability risks. We foster a casual, friendly atmosphere characterized by an entrepreneurial spirit. As a collaborative team member, you will enrich the unique culture and energy of our department as it continues to evolve.

The Impact: As a Senior Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality analyses of corporate ESG controversies, which directly inform the scoring methodology of S&P’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). You will also be instrumental in upholding the highest standards in the application of our guidelines, while overseeing complex assessments and contributing to key projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and conduct comprehensive analysis of media coverage and news reports related to corporate ESG controversies and risks.
• Utilize MSA’s proprietary methodology to create a robust assessment of controversies, evaluating their potential impact on the company’s reputation or operations, as well as on affected stakeholders.
• Serve as a quality control layer for assessments produced by analysts, reviewing and ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and adherence to the MSA methodology.
• Lead complex reviews of corporate ESG risks across different industry sectors.
• Manage cross-functional projects with internal stakeholders, leveraging strong analytical skills and stakeholder engagement to drive the development and implementation of IT solutions that support MSA objectives.
• Support the development of new products catering to the investor community that wish to incorporate controversies into their workflows
• Engage proactively with companies responding to MSA inquiries through feedback calls and management meetings, fostering constructive dialogue and collaboration.
• Innovate and propose alternative approaches to enhance the ongoing monitoring of news and ESG controversies, focusing on best practices across various industry sectors.
  

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in ESG research, ESG ratings, corporate sustainability, or reputational risk management, with a preference for candidates with experience in the Financial Services industry preferred.
• Expertise in screening for negative ESG controversies and conducting reputational risk assessments.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field or an equally advanced degree.
• Exceptional analytical skills with a strong attention to detail, enabling thorough evaluation of complex data and information.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to process complex information into clear, concise, and actionable insights for senior management and external stakeholders.
• Proven research capabilities, with a track record of delivering fact-based, structured analyses that inform strategic decision-making.
• Self-motivated and organized, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple work assignments under tight deadlines, both independently and collaboratively within a diverse international team.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Excel and other relevant IT tools, with the ability to leverage technology to enhance research and analysis processes.
  

Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to individuals with indefinite right to work in Spain.

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.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/sustainable1

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People

We’re more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we’re able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world’s leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our Benefits Include

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
  

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries