ESG Consultant - SPO

Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. ,
London, Greater London
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The mission of an ESG Consultant - SPO is to conduct Second Party Opinion mandates, while ensuring a robust analysis of the sustainability credentials of the debt instrument under review, a high client satisfaction regarding project management and while delivering reliable and comparable opinions for potential investors. The External Review Consultant acts as project manager and main operational contact person for clients during SPO mandates, while taking responsibilities for product, methodology and process development to maintain the high quality and differentiated offering of ISS ESG as a leading external review provider in debt capital market. This includes interactions with colleagues and clients from around the globe and collaborating with other ISS ESG units. The External Review Consultant is part of the ISS ESG's dedicated climate team, and as such, collaborate with and support climate experts to ensure high quality client delivery and methodology evolutions. ISS ESG is seeking a specialist to join its team immediately. Successful candidates will have a background both in quantitative and qualitative analysis and exhibit a passion for the responsible investment business across ESG issues, focused on the green/social bond markets. The candidate should be willing to conduct analytical work, while having a client facing position. The candidate should have a collaborative approach to work and a track record of project management and problem solving while working with high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. + Independently manage the implementation of Second Party Opinions (SPOs) and other external review mandates for green, social and sustainability bonds, including conducting the analysis of the sustainability credentials of bonds and handling client relationship + Strong contribution to SPOs / other external review product, methodology and process development + Support Sales team with prospects' requests and sales meeting, and attending events involving ESG and the green/social bond market. + Support ISS ESG's dedicated climate team with deliveries and ESG / Climate development opportunities + Expertise & track record + Excellent knowledge of, or strong interest in, ESG and debt capital markets + Very strong analytical and conceptual thinking - an experience in ESG analysis would be a plus + Strong project management/organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines required + Experience in working successfully in client facing roles would be a plus + Excellent oral and written command of English, and of at least one of the following languages: Italian, German, Spanish and/or Chinese + Good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications and an excellent command of Excel + Training & work experience + A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience relating to data and advisory + Advanced university degree ideally in environmental science, engineering, economics, international relations. Expertise (professional or academic) in financial topics is a bonus + Personality & motivation + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills + Willingness to work with a highly collaborative, flexible and innovative team + Ability to act as a team member in a multicultural environment and with colleagues in different locations + Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new processes and contents Interested in this great learning opportunity? Applicants should apply online by sending a CV in English along with a one-page cover letter. The cover letter should explain why you are interested in responsible investment, and particularly relating to green/social bonds, in joining ISS and why you are suitable for the role. Applications without a cover letter won't be taken into further consideration. Please note that due to the great number of applications we receive, we can only respond to selected candidates. To all recruitment agencies: ISS does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any ISS employee, location or website. ISS is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes #LI-OR1 ID: 2020-2965 External Company Name: Institutional Shareholder Services Inc External Company URL: www.issgovernance.com Street: 1 London Bridge

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