Sustainability and Climate Analyst

Why Nasdaq

When you work at Nasdaq, you’re working for more open and transparent markets so that more people can access opportunities. Connections can be made, jobs can be created, and communities can thrive. We want all our employees to have access to opportunity, too. That means planning for career growth, ensuring you have the tools you need, and promoting an inclusive culture where we’re all valued for our unique perspective.

Here, you will work for a global tech leader committed to breaking down barriers to inclusive prosperity. We see technology as a means to free people up to work together more productively and effectively by centralizing data, analytics, and market intelligence.

Here, we’re committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Not only is it our responsibility to do better, but we also need representative voices to power the fresh thinking that is vital for our business and our clients.

What We Offer

Nasdaq Sustainability and Climate Advisory provides ESG and climate consulting solutions to private and public companies all around the world. Our group helps strengthen and transform corporate ESG strategies for a capital markets audience by connecting companies with sustainable investors through proprietary and unique ESG datasets.

We simplify multi-stakeholder demands for ESG data and information through an intuitive and successful materiality process that allows our corporate clients to discover and prioritize ESG disclosure demanded by regulators, investors, ESG rating agencies and ESG frameworks. As ESG evolves on a global basis, our team is at the forefront of innovation and helps instill confidence and transparency into our corporate client’s ESG strategy and reporting efforts.

Furthermore, we harness primary research and technology to help our corporate clients identify ESG disclosure gaps relative to peers in an effort to improve disclosure quality so that sustainable investors are empowered to make better informed ESG investment decisions.

This is a permanent full-time role based in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig following a hybrid work model setup (at least 2 in office days per week).

You can expect an autonomous but fast-paced work environment where you are recognized for your results and ability to drive things forward. Every day brings many opportunities to learn and grow and rewards with a global impact we create.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary package, HMO for you and your dependents, employee stock purchase plan, retirement plan, and more.

What You Will Do

Nasdaq Sustainability and Climate Advisory is looking for a Sustainability and Climate Analyst to join the dynamic, technology-driven, and highly productive team at Nasdaq’s Manila office, you will:

• Systematically gather ESG data from company disclosures (e.g. sustainability reports, annual reports, proxy reports, websites). Analyst should have an acceptable understanding of material ESG topics on a per company basis.
• Constantly endeavor to develop knowledge and expertise on ESG themes associated with corporates and how investors consume this information to make investment decisions.
• Support GHG foot printing projects
• Support CSRD and other regulatory reporting projects
• Develop and maintain corporate and investor ESG data sets
• Develop standardized PowerPoint decks for corporate clients
• Conduct corporate ESG rating review exercises
• Update descriptions of procedures and internal processes
• Other ad-hoc tasks in relation to the Nasdaq Sustainability and Climate Advisory team
  
  

What We Expect

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, Climate Science, Environmental Science or a related field is highly preferred
• At least two (2) years of proven experience in financial services, ESG research/Sustainable finance/Credit Ratings, thinktanks focused on sustainability, or academic research institutes.
• An advanced user of Excel & PowerPoint and in general tech-savvy
• Fluency in English with highly effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• A well-organized person, able to balance multiple assignments at once
• Strong research skills (this includes planning and delivery, effective communications, multi-tasking, and time management).
• High analytical skills with an ability to see the bigger picture while maintaining attention to detail
• A great teammate who thrives in a collaborative and international work environment
• Ability to work independently while adhering to deadlines and balancing production volumes with high quality.
• A colleague who shows initiative and is driven towards continuous improvement
• Operate within local working hours
  
  

What Would Be Helpful

• Being familiar working with data
• Proficiency in calculating scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions, with demonstrated experience in key topic areas including setting inventory boundaries and accounting for supply chain emissions using multiple approaches (EEIO, LCA, supplier-specific data)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to articulate viewpoints
• Comfortable working in a team environment across hierarchies, functions & geographies
• Knowledge of ESG regulations, ESG rating agencies & ESG investment strategies
• Having a track record of working successfully independently and within a team
  
  

Does It Sound Like You?

Please follow through by clicking the “Apply” link and submitting your application. If your skills and experience are a match, we will be in touch soon. In the meantime, please visit our website and social media channels to learn more about our innovative business, inclusive culture and discover why Nasdaq Manila is Great Place To Work certified!

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.