Senior Associate Climate Data Specialist - Manila, National Capital Region

Key Skills

Apache Hadoop, C Programming, C++, Data science techniques, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, MapReduce, Python Programming, PyTorch, R Programming, Scala Programming, SQL, TensorFlow

Job Description

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 10,000 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 will offer you: Depending on your location of your role, you can expect…

• Competitive fixed and variable compensation, holiday/vacation allowance and retirement savings plans/pensions
• A wide range of benefits including – healthcare, dental plans, risk insurances and (location dependent) – cycle-to-work schemes, gym benefits, retail discounts
• A hybrid work environment, for the vast majority of employees, offering a more progressive way of working to give you the flexibility, accountability, and responsibility to empower you to perform at your very best. At the center of this way of working is a culture which is built on a strong foundation of trust. We trust our people and they trust our organization’s leaders to support them.
• An inclusive and performance driven culture where you are empowered to maximize your potential in an environment where all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work
• 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 provides confidential emotional support with local experts, financial and legal advice in a wide range of issues as well as access to online information, resources and tools. All the services are available for our employees free of charge.

Your key responsibilities

• Your primary responsibility is to ensure the quality of our Climate Change Metrics data set 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 documents.
• 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; 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 sustainability, environmental science, business, economics, finance, or related degrees.
• Knowledge of climate change issues and regulations, including reporting standards (e.g. TCFD) and frameworks (e.g. IPCC, UNFCCC, etc.).
• At least 7 years working experience in Transportation, Energy, Materials, Industrials, or Finance sectors and/or a background on GHG assessments, GRI reporting, or environmental impact assessment.
• Experience with stakeholder management or investor relations is an advantage.
• Communicating complex concepts with ease
• Fast learner and strong logical thinker
• Analytical skills and has strong attention to details
• 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

• Coaching, support and encouragement from experts in your team
• Access to a wide range of learning opportunities to support your growth and development
• Customizable learning journeys to help you navigate your professional development
• Transparent performance-based compensation schemes
• Employee Resource Groups such as MSCI Pride, Black Leadership Network, Women’s Leadership Forum, Women in Tech, Asian Support Network, All Abilities and Climate Action Groups.

About MSCI and our teams

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.

Our values define the working environment we strive to create. We are inclusive, we champion bold ideas, we always pursue excellence, and always act with integrity. Personal accountability and responsibility are key to success, and we always work as a team to remain client centric.

At MSCI diversity is at our core and inclusion defines our culture. Our people are empowered to maximize their potential in an environment where all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We work, learn and grow together and we are committed to hiring and promoting qualified women, ethnic minorities and members of the LGBT+ community candidates, who have historically been underrepresented in financial services.

To learn more about life at MSCI please visit https://careers.msci.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Glassdoor.