Sustainability Analyst (New York)

Fitch Ratings is focused on research and analysis of ESG themes for companies and their debt instruments. The Sustainability Analyst will produce ESG assessments, deliver timely analysis, and keep up to date with global ESG trends while interacting with colleagues worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply Sustainable Fitch’s ESG analytical methodologies and become familiar with the company’s approach to assessing the sustainability impact associated with a broad range of business activities
• Carry out and deliver high-quality, timely, focused written analysis and data on a suite of products related to the ESG characteristics and performance of entities and debt issuances. Output should be supported by well-construed arguments, backed by verified factual data
• Keep up to date with ESG trends globally, both regulatory and sector specific
• Interact with colleagues globally to leverage knowledge, gain international experience and establish good working relationships

Skills

• Strong command of spoken and written English
• Fluency in spoken and written Spanish and/or Portuguese
• Degree in a discipline with a technical background related to any environmental science, social risk or governance-themed disciplines, or economics/business/finance
• Experience, interest, knowledge and understanding of current ESG market themes and standards is a key requirement for the role
• Basic financial literacy and a sound analytical mind capable of working with data
• Have strong analytical and critical thinking skills and good attention to detail and comfortable working with and drawing conclusions from data
• Strong team player with excellent inter-personal skills
• Self-starter. The candidate will be expected to show initiative as well as manage and prioritize his/her time
• Passion for ESG
• Financial flair and a keen interest in credit, fixed income and industry analysis with certain understanding of financial statements
• Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and Word, and ability to work with proprietary models and internal analytical tools
• In-depth knowledge of a third language, in addition to strong English and Spanish or Portuguese

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Annual volunteer working days
• Non-contributory pension
• Parental leave
• Four weeks per year allowance to work from abroad
• Hybrid working arrangements with three days in the office
• Bonus
• Competitive salary

Company Overview

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