Climate Data Specialist

Your Team Responsibilities
The Climate Data and Content Services team is responsible for the research and assessment of carbon footprint and business initiatives related to climate change for approximately 14,000 companies globally. The team’s research is focused on climate-related metrics, which include carbon emissions, energy performance, and climate change targets and commitments, using a variety of sources, such as annual reports, sustainability reports, quantitative data feeds from third-party providers, news publications, and other company disclosures.

What We Offer You

• At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.
• Wherever you are located you will find transparent compensation schemes and employee benefits that can help ensure your financial security and health. While they vary by different locations, we offer a broad range of benefits that are part of the value you receive as an MSCI employee.
• Our flexible ways of working will allow you to maximize your potential, and we will empower you with the trust, accountability, and advanced technology to perform at your very best.
• You’ll find a purposeful approach to wellbeing to provide you with all the resources you need to be your best at work and in your personal life. Our ‘Here For You’ Employee Assistance Program is available for our employees globally, providing confidential emotional support, financial and legal advice free of charge.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Your primary responsibility is to contribute to the sector expertise of the team and to support all our climate data integration efforts.
• You will support the quality of our Climate Change Metrics data set within your sector and engage with internal and external stakeholders for better understanding of methodology and data. Your tasks will include reviewing and validating climate data provided by vendors and issuers. In addition, you are expected to address queries pertaining to our Climate data from our internal and external users, reconciling data challenges, training users on our methodologies and processes, and maintaining process documentation.
• Work with a global team of researchers, data and IT specialists, and vendors to enhance and improve our research and assessment of companies’ carbon footprint, climate change targets and commitments, and climate change mitigation practices.
• Capture and transform climate data metrics into meaningful information/ratings/scores;
• Drive coverage and content expansion projects defined by the business;
• Update and refine industry assessment guides for data collectors and internal analysts;
• Design and implement process improvements and QA checks to ensure consistent data quality and efficiency; and
• Contribute to working committees, projects, or perform other tasks as deemed necessary by the business.

Your Skills And Experience That Will Help You Excel

• Bachelor's degree in finance, statistics, sustainability, environmental science, business, or related degrees.
• Knowledge of climate change issues and regulations, including carbon offsets, climate reporting standards (e.g. TCFD, ISSB) and frameworks (e.g. IPCC, UNFCCC, etc.).
• At least 5 years working experience in Energy (Oil & Gas) or Materials and Chemicals sectors and/or a background on GHG assessments, GRI reporting, or environmental impact assessments.
• Experience in data visualization tools is desirable.
• Ability to articulate and communicate complex concepts with ease.
• Fast learner and strong logical thinker.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Anticipate problems and opportunities, and adapt to new challenges.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a collaborative global team environment.

How We’ll Support You

• Our culture of high performance and innovation relies on our people sharing their knowledge and lifting each other up. You’ll be surrounded by a collaborative, global network of talented colleagues who will support and inspire you to do the best work of your career.
• We believe new and challenging experiences drive personal growth and innovation. With the right challenges, encouragement, and development support you can shape your own career experience. Career paths are multi-directional, and we encourage and support internal mobility to help you identify new opportunities to progress and take control of your future.
• As a new joiner you’ll be enrolled on our Global Orientation interactive learning experience to set you up for success.
• Our tailored learning opportunities will enable you to acquire the skills you need at your own pace, choosing between the courses and certifications best suited to you. Our Learning@MSCI platform coupled with access to LinkedIn Learning Pro will provide you with all the resources you need for to accelerate your professional growth.
• At MSCI we act in ways that encourage respect for all voices, ensuring that everyone can be themselves and feel like they are a part of the company. We are intentional about ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and supported with equal opportunities to succeed.
• We have eight MSCI Employee Resource Groups: All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

About MSCI
MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

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