Sustainable Investments Senior Analyst

Role Profile

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is a leading provider of business and financial information on public and private companies globally. LSEG continues to build on a century of experience by redefining data into knowledge and combining our expertise with the latest technology to build new global data and analytical solutions for our clients. With sophisticated data collection services, cloud-based applications, desktop analytics and print products, We incorporate valuable tools such as quantitative Smart Beta equity research and tools for portfolio building and measurement.

LSEG Malaysia based in Kuching, Malaysia are currently recruiting for a senior research analyst in our Data Collection Sustainable Investments team. This is a critical function in the Sustainable Investment team, ensuring quality and having complete ownership of data used by the investment community to incorporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects into investment decision making and stewardship. We are looking for individuals with very high attention to detail and who can work under strict delivery timelines. Besides ESG data collection, you are encouraged to be proficient in our ESG methodology and shall be involved in various training and guidance discussions.

Crucial Duties & Responsibilities

• Review quantitative and qualitative ESG data from multiple information sources including annual reports, sustainability reports, websites, and other filings of publicly traded companies
• Responsible for reviewing day-to-day data collection quality of 1-3 ESG Research Analysts
• Analyse collected data as per a pre-defined ESG methodology
• Support analysis with brief comments and rationale
• Provide appropriate references of source documents used
• Collect and analyse online news releases on ESG controversies related to companies
• Develop strong subject matter expertise on various sub themes in our ESG methodology
• Identify and suggest ideas for reducing effort spent on data collection and analysis by using automation or by process optimization
• Develop and maintain real time methodology guidance and quality manuals
• Work efficiently with peers, leads, and manager – both within the team as well as other teams in multiple time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Excellent English language skills (write, read, talk)
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with high degree of ownership
• Ability to meet strict weekly timeliness and quality standards established by the department
• Ability to multi-task and be results oriented

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ESG factors and sustainability
• Languages skills like Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian and Russian.

This role is on blended work model with 3 days working in office and 2 days remotely. Does this sounds exciting to you? Apply today!

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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