ESG Research Analyst (Energy & Extractives)

ISS Stoxx is seeking an ESG Research Analyst for its Energy & Extractives team in Metro Manila. The role involves conducting research on energy companies for responsible investment products, including data collection, analysis, and report generation. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and 2-6 years of ESG research experience. Strong communication skills and a passion for sustainability are essential. This position requires collaboration with a global team.
Summary

The ESG Research Analyst will be part of the Energy & Extractives research team in Manila, conducting research on companies in the energy sector for responsible investment products. Responsibilities include data collection, analysis, report generation, peer review, client interaction, and contribution to product development. The role requires expertise on key ESG topics within the energy industry and delivering actionable knowledge to investors. The analyst will work with a global team to provide high-quality data and research to institutional investors. The role involves desktop research into corporate involvement in areas like coal mining and oil sands and ensuring research quality.

Must Have
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• 2-6 years of ESG research experience or sustainability interest
• Intermediate to advanced use of Microsoft Office
• Excellent oral and written command of English
• Strong passion for ESG, responsible investment, and sustainability

Good To Have
• Experience in data collection and business research

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Overview

ISS STOXX ESG’s Energy & Extractives research team is looking for new colleagues to join the Energy & Extractives research team in Manila. The team conducts energy and extractives industry-focused research in support of ISS STOESG’s responsible investment products. The successful candidate will bring unique insights and expertise to a team of analysts focusing their research on companies within the broader energy sector. This role performs data collection and analysis, reviews the work of other analysts, summarizes findings, works on product offering developments, and collaborates with other teams to deliver high-quality data and research to institutional investors globally. The Energy & Extractives screening team currently has members in Stockholm, Sweden; Mumbai, India; Toronto, Canada, and Manila, the Philippines.

Responsibilities
• Conduct desktop research for ISS ESG’s energy industry-focused responsible investment products. This mainly includes research into corporate involvement in specific activities such as coal mining, carbon reserves, oil sands, etc.
• Produce insightful research reports and participate in the peer review process to ensure research quality.
• Act as a go-to expert on key ESG topics within the energy industry both internally and externally.
• Deliver actionable knowledge on companies to investors by presenting research findings to clients and responding to client queries.
• Participate in and contribute to team processes focused on strengthening our ESG product offering and enhancing our methodology.

Qualifications
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, natural resource management, environmental or climate science, or similar.
• At least 2-6 years of relevant ESG research working experience or deep interest in Sustainability/ESG/Environmental Management.
• Experience in data collection and business research is an advantage.
• Intermediate to advanced use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent oral and written command of English (additional language capabilities are an asset).
• Strong passion for ESG, responsible investment, and sustainability.
• High attention to detail and methodical approach to work.
• Ability to work towards deadlines, manage tasks and prioritize.
• Strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and a desire to show initiative.
• Team player who can collaborate across a diverse global team.

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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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