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. ISS Manila is looking for ESG Data Team Lead/Manager who will be joining ISS ESG Data Team on regular full-time basis.
Responsibilities:
If tasked to contribute to production deliverables, produce error-free data within the standard time and in compliance with existing work process standards (usually for high-profile companies)
Manage workflow and ensure timely delivery of data profiles in accordance with established production schedules
Develop and maintain methodology and procedures manuals for data collection and provide resources/opportunities to address needs for expertise development
Monitor and analyze performance metrics and lead a team of analysts to achieve internal business goals
Research, recommend, and implement technology and content opportunities to improve product quality and operational efficiencies
Handle recruitment, selection and onboarding of new staff
May perform people management and administrative functions, thereby undertaking performance reviews and regular appraisals to ensure each team member works towards clearly defined and accepted professional and personal goals
Serve as key subject matter expert, thus able to train/ mentor more junior-level employees, set data definitions and contribute to collection methodology refinement
Communicate upstream and downstream effects of process changes and facilitate orderly transition.
Collaborate with other teams in support of planned product enhancements and extensions
Qualifications:
Degree in Business, Legal Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Social Sciences, Communication or any equivalent/related course;
At least 6-7 years of related work experience (i.e. library / database research) in a high-quality and hard deadline-driven environment, with at least 2-3 years of experience in leading teams. Knowledge of corporate governance and/or financial markets is an advantage
Excellent English communication (both oral and written) and reading comprehension skills;
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with clear attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines
Good judgment in assessing available information and understanding the downstream effects of operational decisions on final product output
Highly motivated, independent, adaptable and results-driven with a strong sense of ownership
Assertive and highly-engaged, especially during team meetings
Proficient with the use of technology and able to learn new applications on their own. Experience in web-based searching, Excel and common office applications, data management and data mining technologies preferred.
Strong both as an individual contributor, as well as a team-player
Takes pride in developing people
Able to work effectively with cross-functional teams
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What you can expect from us
Our people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being.
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire one another.
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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