Sustainability Junior Data Analyst (Open to Fresh Graduates)

issgovernance; Makati; On-site; PHP 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS STOXX Manila is seeking a Sustainability Junior Data Analyst to join the ISS ESG Data Team on a regular full-time basis. You will assist with desk research, data collection and analysis of how companies manage environmental and social risks in line with our data methodology.

Work will involve learning ESG trends, supporting client inquiries, and contributing to performance metrics while maintaining rigorous data quality and documentation for reporting and insights.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Geology, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, International Studies, or any equivalent/related course.
• With 0-2 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in data collection and analysis, or knowledge in ESG and business research would be an advantage
• Knowledge and experience in using MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Complete basic and advanced desk research and analysis on companies' management of environmental and social risks and compliance with international norms on responsible business conduct.
• Learn about ESG trends and issues and acquire knowledge about dominant issues for several industries.
• Attend to internal/client queries and requests to ensure data captured is aligned with data methodology and policy guidelines.
• Comply with established work process standards to ensure quality of data collected.
• Meet pre-determined turn-around goals for work assignments.
• Escalate data interpretation issues, as needed.
• Perform root-cause analysis if data issues are identified.
• Update internal documents for performance metrics monitoring.
• Participate in working committees/projects and tasks aside from core responsibilities.
• Maintain appropriate paper and electronic files as required by ISS and client file retention policies.

Skills

Excellent reading comprehension

Excellent English communication

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Fast learner

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Geology/Environmental Science/Social Sciences/International Studies or related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

ISS ESG offers expertise across a full range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues - having worked with leading asset owners and asset managers to develop solutions to integrate Responsible Investment (RI) into the creation of long-term value based on market understanding and expert analysis. ISS STOXX Manila is looking for Sustainability Junior Data Analyst who will be joining ISS ESG Data Team on regular full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Completing basic and advanced desk research and analysis on companies' management of environmental and social risks and compliance with international norms on responsible business conduct
• Learning about environmental, social and governance trends and issues and ability to acquire specific knowledge about the dominant issues for several industries.
• Attend to internal/client queries and requests to ensure data captured is aligned with data methodology and policy guidelines
• Comply with established work process standards to ensure quality of data collected
• Meet pre-determined turn-around goals for work assignments
• Escalate data interpretation issues, as needed
• Perform root-cause analysis if data issues are identified
• Update internal documents for performance metrics monitoring
• Participate in working committees/ projects and/or tasks aside from his/her core responsibilities
• Maintain appropriate paper and electronic files as required by ISS and client file retention policies

Qualifications

• Excellent reading comprehension and English language skills in both written and oral.
• Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Geology, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, International Studies, or any equivalent/related course.
• With 0-2 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in data collection and analysis, or knowledge in ESG and business research would be an advantage
• Knowledge and experience in using MS Office.
• Excellent English communication (both oral and written) and reading comprehension skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with clear attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines.
• Fast learner, able to master new concepts, theories, ideas and processes with ease.
• Willingness to work beyond traditional working hours/days as required by the business.
• FRESH GRADUATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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.

Visit our website: https://www.iss-stoxx.com/ View additional open roles: https://www.iss-stoxx.com/about/careers/

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 physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-dis