Rating Analyst/ Research Assistant - Sustainable Finance

Rating Analyst/ Research Assistant – Sustainable Finance, S&P Global Ratings We are currently recruiting a Rating Analyst/ Research Assistant to join our Sustainable Finance team within our Ratings practice, based in Hong Kong (strong preference) or Singapore. The successful applicant will join a dynamic team of dedicated sustainable finance analysts, work on ESG assignments and research, and contribute to the development and roll out of new products in the ESG and sustainable finance space. Responsibilities will include: Participating to interactions with external clients, including meeting with management teams in the context of ESG and sustainable finance assignments or in support of our credit ratings. Conducting research and analysis on ESG, environmental and climate-related risks, and how these could impact organisations over the short, medium and long term. This work should result in the publication of research commentaries that are widely read by the investment community. Supporting the global team in product development and the APAC team in market outreach activities such as industry conferences. Interacting with credit rating analytical teams to facilitate the inclusion of appropriate environmental, social, and governance factors in credit risk analysis and industry-based publications. Preparing and facilitating training of analytical teams to improve knowledge of ESG throughout the organisation. The successful candidate should have: Education and Experience A Bachelor’s degree with some courses in sustainability, finance, and environmental/ social management Either relevant Master’s degree or CFA Charterholder 2-5 years of work experience Knowledge of (and interest in) ESG, sustainability, responsible investing, environmental and climate finance Skills and abilities Excellent written communication skills, to draft concise, logical and insightful reports Excellent verbal communication skills, to prepare and present Powerpoint slides Ability to manipulate data from databases: charting, using pivot tables and some basic Excel manipulation, such as lookup functions and logical tests Ability to work independently and be resourceful, gathering information from various internal and external sources to summarise trends and themes High level of adaptability and flexibility Ability to handle several tasks and manage conflicting priorities Strong analytical skills with attention to detail Collaborative and team-oriented mindset Proactive and self-motivated attitude Ability to write and speak Mandarin in business context (a strong plus)
LI-EY1 ----------------------------------------------------------- Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. ----------------------------------------------------------- 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RATNGS202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group) Job ID: 272680 Posted On: 2022-04-07 Location: Central, Hong Kong