Your role The position is part of the ESG Rating Agency of the EthiFinance Group and situated within the Research & Operations Team, which produces Sustainability Ratings of European companies and supplies Second Party Opinions for green, social and sustainability or sustainability-linked bond/loan issuers.
We serve customers across Europe.
As part of a sector analyst team, you will prepare forward-looking and high-quality Second Party Opinions as well as ESG Ratings.
You contribute to the production of Second Party Opinions on Sustainable Financing instruments and ensure a timely, qualitative and compliant roll out of production for clients located in Germany, Austria and German-speaking Switzerland.
You will work closely with a European team of analysts and have frequent contact with assessed companies.
Your profile Master's degree in Political Sciences, Economics or Business Administration, Sustainability related fields or similar At least 3-5 years experience in a sustainability-related or otherwise relevant position Very good knowledge of Corporate Sustainability and relevant norms, standards and regulation as well as sector specific expertise in real estate, renewable energies, energy suppliers, water supply, transport & logistics Independent, responsible and binding way of working paired with efficient work structure and organisational skills Ability to work autonomously and deal with a high volume of tasks against tight deadlines Quick comprehension, high level of independence and analytical understanding with an eye for the essentials Strong team spirit, ethical values and commitment to promoting sustainability and responsible business practices Ability to engage with senior corporate representatives on an eye-to-eye level Robust communication and presentation skills Fluency in English and German; a professional level in French would be a plus What you can look forward to A European, committed team that values cooperation on an equal footing A company that promotes a balance between work and private life through flexible and mobile working More than 160 colleagues in Hanover, Paris, Lyon, Madrid and Granada A dynamically growing group with many development opportunities Promoting the use of public transport with the Deutschlandticket and BahnCard Business Team events, such as company outings, Christmas parties, after-work, table football tournaments and business runs Germany-wide fitness co-operations Your tasks Analysis and assessment of companies and issuers Preparation of Second Party Opinions (SPOs) and ESG Ratings Close collaboration and dialogue with clients and company representatives to gain an in-depth understanding of the business model, business processes and ESG performance Presentation of the results to the team and presentation to customers Close collaboration with the sector team and the Sector Research Lead Conducting quality checks for ESG Ratings and data products as well as controversies for companies within its own sector In cooperation with the team, you keep an eye on regulations, norms and (new) standards on ESG topics as well as best practices #J-18808-Ljbffr