ESG Data Analyst (Mandarin Speaking)

ISS Stoxx is hiring an ESG Data Analyst (Mandarin Speaking) in Metro Manila. The role involves researching and analyzing companies' environmental and social risks, ensuring compliance with international standards. Responsibilities include data quality maintenance, responding to queries, and participating in projects. Candidates should have a relevant degree, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English and Mandarin. The position offers a hybrid work setup after training, with fresh graduates encouraged to apply.
Summary

The ESG Data Analyst will conduct research and analysis on companies' environmental and social risks, ensuring compliance with international norms. Responsibilities include desk research, responding to queries, maintaining data quality, and participating in projects. The role requires meeting deadlines and performing root-cause analysis if data issues are identified. The candidate should be able to master new concepts and will be expected to work on a hybrid setup after training.

Must Have
• Degree in related field (Business, Finance, Economics, etc.).
• Excellent reading comprehension and language skills in English and Mandarin.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines.

Good To Have
• Experience in data collection and analysis or knowledge in ESG.
• Knowledge and experience in using MS Office.

Perks
• Committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences.
• Empowering employees with resources, support, and opportunities to grow.

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

Overview:

ISS ESG offers expertise across a full range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues – having worked with leading asset owners and asset managers to develop solutions to integrate Responsible Investment (RI) into the creation of long term value based on market understanding and expert analysis.

Responsibilities:
• Completing basic and advanced desk research and analysis on companies’ management of environmental and social risks and compliance with international norms on responsible business conduct
• Learning about environmental, social and governance trends and issues and ability to acquire specific knowledge about the dominant issues for a number of industries.
• Attend to internal/client queries and requests to ensure data captured is aligned with data methodology and policy guidelines
• Comply with established work process standards to ensure quality of data collected
• Meet pre-determined turn-around goals for work assignments
• Escalate data interpretation issues, as needed
• Perform root-cause analysis if data issues are identified
• Update internal documents for performance metrics monitoring
• Participate in working committees/ projects and/or tasks aside from his/her core responsibilities
• Maintain appropriate paper and electronic files as required by ISS and client file retention policies

Qualifications:
• Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Geology, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, International Studies, or any equivalent/related course.
• Experience in data collection and analysis, or knowledge in ESG and business research would be an advantage
• Knowledge and experience in using MS Office.
• Excellent reading comprehension and language skills in both written and oral (Required fluency in English and Mandarin)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with clear attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines.
• Fast learner, able to master new concepts, theories, ideas and processes with ease.
• Willingness to work on a hybrid setup (3 days onsite and 2days WFH) after the 2-3 months onsite training period.

FRESH GRADUATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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What You Can Expect from Us

At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.

Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.

ISS ESG solutions enable investors to develop and integrate sustainable investing policies and practices, engage on responsible investment issues, and monitor portfolio company practices through screening solutions. ISS ESG 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.

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