Climate Consultant

issgovernance; Mumbai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS STOXX Sustainability – Climate Solutions team is seeking a motivated ESG Associate to support climate risk analysis, data delivery, and client advisory work. The role involves handling Scope 1–3 emissions knowledge, quantitative analysis, and strong Excel use. You will collaborate across locations, with flexible hours to align with global clients.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Environmental science, environmental engineering, economics, climate change studies, disaster management, sustainable finance or similar.
• 1–2 years of relevant work experience in data analytics, climate consulting or climate change preferred; fresh graduates welcome.
• In-depth knowledge of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions through audit or consulting experience.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and conceptual thinking.
• Excellent command of Excel and good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent English communication; ability to collaborate across locations and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Manage advisory mandates, bespoke data and report deliveries for Climate Solutions.
• Conduct climate impact analysis on investment portfolios across asset classes.
• Provide support and input on deliverables and client queries.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of high-quality data to clients.
• Contribute to standardization and automation of bespoke analysis.
• Propose ideas to improve analysis and delivery for alternative asset classes.

Skills

Data analytics

Climate knowledge

Excel

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Masters in Environmental science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview: Climate Solutions is a unit within ISS STOXX Sustainability, the responsible investment business of ISS. As investors seek to gain a better understanding of their exposure to climate related risks, Climate Solutions provides data, analytics, and advisory services to support investors to understand, measure, and act on climate related risks & opportunities and its impact on investments across all asset classes. ISS STOXX Sustainability is an innovative market leader within its field.

Climate Team is working closely with its clients to help them with risk analysis and is looking for passionate team members to work extensively on different aspects of GHG emissions accounting, quantification of risks, and client support on these subjects, on day-to-day basis. The successful candidates will be part of ISS STOXX Sustainability's Climate Solutions team which works on a wide range of climate products and metrics for an ever-expanding investment universe.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of advisory mandates, bespoke data and report deliveries of Climate Solutions
• Conduct climate impact analysis on investment portfolios across all asset classes
• Provide support and input on deliverables requirements and effectively address client queries.
• Co-ordinate with required stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of high quality of data to the clients
• Contribute to standardization and automation effort of bespoke analysis.
• Bring on board ideas and implementation techniques to improve and streamline analysis and delivery of products especially for alternative asset classes.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Environmental science, Environmental engineering, Economics, Climate change studies, Disaster Management Sustainable Finance or in similar discipline.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience relating to data analytics, climate consulting, or climate change is preferred. However, applications from fresh graduates are also encouraged
• Possess in-depth knowledge on scope 1, scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions gained either through audit or consulting work experience. Very strong quantitative (and qualitative) analytical skills and excellent conceptual thinking aptitude.
• Excellent command of Excel and good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications
• Integrity, organizational skills, high attention to detail, a self-driven work ethic, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to conduct deep dive research based on client needs and process requirements.
• Excellent oral and written command of English.
• Willingness to work with a highly collaborative, flexible, and innovative team across different locations
• Regular work hours with slight flexibility to collaborate with colleagues and clients in different time zones.

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What You Can Expect from Us

Our people are the moving force behind our work. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. If you have the skills, passion, and drive to help us bring clarity and transparency to capital markets, we want to work with you.

Together, we can grow your career in an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and has real impact.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX delivers world-class research, data, and technology solutions that empower capital market participants to pursue their visions with confidence. Our expertise spans indices, corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence, giving clients the tools they need to uncover opportunities, manage risks, and navigate evolving regulations. We are made up of 4,000 professionals operating across 20 countries and serving approximately 5,000 clients, including many of the world's leading institutional investors. Our scale and reach give us deep market knowledge, while our innovative methodologies allow us to offer our clients tailored insights that drive impact and success.

ISS STOXX Sustainability provides investors with the data, analytics, and research needed to implement responsible investing policies, engage on responsible investment issues, meet evolving disclosure requirements, and manage climate- and nature-related risks across asset classes. Our comprehensive screening solutions help clients monitor portfolio company practices, and our corporate and country ratings enable clients to identify material risks and opportunities with clarity and confidence.

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ISS STOXX is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or phys