Climate Consultant (m/w/d)

Overview

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether. The climate & Nature unit of ISS STOXX seeks a specialist to join its transition risks team. Candidates should have a background in both qualitative and quantitative analysis, Python expertise, and a passion for responsible investment with a focus on climate change.

Responsibilities

• Manage implementation of mandates and data deliveries to clients.
• Lead product development and manage bespoke projects supporting transition risks and opportunities methodology across various asset classes and transition‑related products.
• Interact with colleagues and clients worldwide and collaborate with other units.
• Support methodology and product development processes.
• Support sales with client requests.
• Provide advisory support and bespoke data deliveries, including day‑to‑day communications, operations, and report writing.
• Conduct climate impact analysis of investment portfolios across all asset classes to support product development.
• Maintain strong understanding of overall climate solutions and expertise in transition‑related products.
• Support team with quantitative analysis and research on climate strategies of companies.

Qualifications

• 2‑3 years of relevant work experience in data analytics and climate change.
• Advanced university degree, ideally in environmental science or engineering, quantitative sustainable finance.
• Demonstrated interest in climate change and specific knowledge in sustainable finance, transition finance, investment carbon footprinting, climate impact assessments, or Life Cycle Analysis.
• Knowledge of climate modelling techniques, especially related to transition risk.
• Expertise in corporate finance and financial (ESG) topics; experience in fixed‑income valuation highly desirable.
• Very strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with excellent conceptual thinking.
• Excellent command of Excel and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of data science and excellent knowledge of Python.
• Excellent oral and written command of English and German; fluency in French is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer‑first attitude.
• Willingness to work with a highly collaborative, flexible and innovative team across different locations, and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

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