Your roleThe 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 profileMaster's degree in Political Sciences, Economics or Business Administration, Sustainability related fields or similarAt least 3-5 years experience in a sustainability-related or otherwise relevant positionVery 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 & logisticsIndependent, responsible and binding way of working paired with efficient work structure and organisational skillsAbility to work autonomously and deal with a high volume of tasks against tight deadlinesQuick comprehension, high level of independence and analytical understanding with an eye for the essentialsStrong team spirit, ethical values and commitment to promoting sustainability and responsible business practicesAbility to engage with senior corporate representatives on an eye-to-eye levelRobust communication and presentation skillsFluency in English and German; a professional level in French would be a plusWhat you can look forward toA European, committed team that values cooperation on an equal footingA company that promotes a balance between work and private life through flexible and mobile workingMore than 160 colleagues in Hanover, Paris, Lyon, Madrid and GranadaA dynamically growing group with many development opportunitiesPromoting the use of public transport with the Deutschlandticket and BahnCard BusinessTeam events, such as company outings, Christmas parties, after-work, table football tournaments and business runsGermany-wide fitness co-operationsYour tasksAnalysis and assessment of companies and issuersPreparation of Second Party Opinions (SPOs) and ESG RatingsClose collaboration and dialogue with clients and company representatives to gain an in-depth understanding of the business model, business processes and ESG performancePresentation of the results to the team and presentation to customersClose collaboration with the sector team and the Sector Research LeadConducting quality checks for ESG Ratings and data products as well as controversies for companies within its own sectorIn cooperation with the team, you keep an eye on regulations, norms and (new) standards on ESG topics as well as best practices
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