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ISS STOXX ESG is actively looking for a Sustainability Bond Rating Team Lead for their Traditional Research team in Mumbai.
Overview:
The ESG Research, a division of ISS STOXX, provides a wide range of market-leading research, ratings, and screening solutions for investors to develop policies, practices, and engagement criteria for their portfolio holdings. The Integrated Solutions division is organized around major investment vehicles: Traditional Research, Sovereign Research, and Alternative Investment Research.
The Traditional Research team is responsible for the Sustainability Bond Rating (SBR) solution, providing a bond-issuance-specific rating for the labeled debt universe, that incorporates a comprehensive methodology, featuring over 150 data points per bond, touching on both regulatory and climate. The SBR solution enables ISS STOXX to position itself as a leading voice in the Fixed Income ESG space.
The Sustainability Bond Rating Team Lead provides an exciting opportunity to demonstrate managerial and research skills related to a rapidly growing asset class. The Team Lead will be responsible for directly managing the SBR research team, overseeing the production of all SBR reports, and for the implementation of the supporting methodology. The core areas of SBR research will cover Environmental & Social (E&S) Risks and mapping of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
This senior role requires managing a team of analysts and maintaining close interaction with multiple internal stakeholders, including Integrated Solutions, Data Governance, Methodology, and Product teams. The requirement will be for timely delivery while maintaining a very high standard of quality. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, will be needed in this fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Core responsibilities will include following but are not limited to:
Managing the research input into the Sustainability Bond Rating, with a strong focus on quality management and process enhancement.
Reporting directly to the heads of the Traditional Research team.
Managing a team of analysts, including training, oversight, development, and capacity planning.
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in ESG or sustainability.
Expertise in Green Bonds, Fixed Income research, or financial market experience.
Master's degree in Finance, Sustainability, or relevant field preferred.
Leadership and communication skills.
Strong quantitative/analytical skills, critical thinking, and excellent attention to detail.
Experience in Microsoft Office.
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About ISS STOXX
ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.
ISS ESG solutions enable investors to develop and integrate sustainable investing policies and practices, engage on responsible investment issues, and monitor portfolio company practices through screening solutions. ISS ESG also provides climate data, analytics, and advisory services to help financial market participants understand, measure, and act on climate-related risks across all asset classes. In addition, ESG solutions cover corporate and country ESG research and ratings enabling its clients to identify material social and environmental risks and opportunities.
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