Associate (Analyst), Corporate Governance Research

For more than 25 years, Sustainalytics has focused on delivering high-quality, analytical environmental, social and governance (ESG) research, ratings and data to institutional investors and companies.

Our research is empowering world’s leading institutional investors to identify, understand, and manage risks and opportunities from an ESG perspective.

Our Corporate Solutions unit works with hundreds of companies and their financial intermediaries to help them consider sustainability in policies, practices, and capital projects.

To learn more information about us, please visit our website.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related discipline (business, finance, economics, law);
2+ years’ experience in research is preferred;
Excellent oral and written English language skills (working language is English) is essential. C1 or C2 Level is required; native English level is preferred;
Demonstrated passion for sustainability;
Strong research and analytical skills;
Meticulousness and attentiveness to detail;
Flexibility and adaptability
Resourceful and independent;
Proficiency Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Strong Excel skills;
Adaptable, creative, autonomous.

ABOUT THE GOVERNANCE RESEARCH TEAM

The Corporate Governance team is responsible for the development of a suite of corporate governance research products designed to complement and integrate with Sustainalytics’ existing market-leading ESG research solutions. The team provides a high level of product quality to its clients, through the development of research on governance structures and practices viewed through an investment lens.

POSITION PURPOSE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The corporate governance analyst supports the Corporate Governance team in its mission to provide a high level of product quality to its clients, through the development of research products focusing on corporate governance.

The primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Research, analyse and rate the corporate governance policies and performance of publicly-traded companies, and prepare profiles to be published in the Sustainalytics Platform;
Support product innovation through research and ratings methodology;
Support the preparation of off-the-shelf and customized deliverables for clients;
Research global corporate governance trends;
Participate in quality assurance and best-of-sector analysis.

WE OFFER

Competitive salary depending on the skills and expertise;
Training budget at your disposal for your professional development (certifications, conferences, trainings);
Medical benefits;
Partial reimbursement of gym subscription;
Annual bonus based on your performance;
Interesting career development options in a very innovative market;
Dynamic, professional, flexible and friendly work environment with close collaboration with international teams;
New and modern fitted office in a very central area.