Research Analyst - ESG Job in Gurgaon at CRISIL

Crisil is hiring for the role of Research Analyst - ESG!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Work on projects focused on enabling sustainability/ESG strategy and relevant policies spanning across environment, social and governance pillars, for global corporations
• Conduct materiality assessments, gap assessments, framework identification/assessment, competitor benchmarking, and stakeholder engagement for global corporations
• Work on projects involving the interpretation of ESG issues and its implications to the business
• Develop high-quality, original content for thematic reports, thought leadership reports and points of view
• Assist in business development including developing business collaterals on topics of relevance, keeping a track of pertinent events/regulations, etc.
• Present at client workshops and lead client conversations
• Keep track of sustainability trends, regulations and industry-specific developments

Requirements:

• Ability to understand the context for each task assigned
• Strong decision-making ability to help differentiate between relevant and irrelevant information and articulate analytical points
• Familiarity with company filings such as annual reports, CSR/ sustainability reports, proxy statements, etc.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good command of the English language – both spoken and written
• Strong MS Word and Excel skills
• Ability to work towards strict deadlines, manage and prioritize tasks
• Ability to work with global virtual teams/ clients
• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills Education/ working experience requirements
• Experience with sustainability consulting is required (including sustainability strategy, reporting, ratings and impact measurement)
• Postgraduate, preferably in finance, environmental sciences, and economics with prior relevant experience
• Deep understanding to the global, regional and local ESG/Sustainability and decarbonization standards
• EHS Management Systems
• Social Return on Investment (SROI) or equivalent • Social & Environmental Impact Assessment
• Supply chain transformation
• Net-zero transition and carbon accounting