ESG Methodology Expert/Lead: Governance, Financial and Quantitative Research Methodology

2 weeks ago

Stockholm, Sweden ISS | Institutional Shareholder Services Full time

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

Position Overview

ISS ESG is seeking an experienced methodology governance expert to join the Global ESG Methodology team in our Stockholm, Brussels or London location.

ESG Methodology is a horizontal function across all ESG research and solution verticals, ensuring high quality and consistency of methodologies, innovative solutions, and gold standard in research and resulting signals.

The focus of the Methodology Governance Expert role will be to support the Quality Management and Assurance Lead by building out methodology governance structures for the ISS ESG Research team. The Methodology Governance Expert will contribute to executing a Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle and will closely collaborate and cooperate with all relevant respective research and product teams to continuously ensure the highest standards in terms of methodology and quality, as well as consistent approaches and fully integrated solutions across our business.

ISS ESG teams are based in the Philippines, the US, Australia, Germany, Sweden, India, and the UK. The successful candidate will work both independently as well as collaboratively with the local team and colleagues across our global offices. Working in a dynamic market and international environment, we put great emphasis on cooperation and offer a welcoming, collegial working atmosphere.

Responsibilities  

Build-up in-depth knowledge and expertise on the methodological framework within ISS ESG, as well as a thorough understanding of ISS ESG solutions

Further enhance and develop the methodology governance framework within ISS ESG Research and establish protocols and procedures for research with regard to methodological development and change management in cooperation with the Research team, Compliance, and Regulatory team

Support the development, review, approval, and governance processes of the methodologies that underpin ISS ESG’s solutions

Leverage key differentiators of research methodologies

Establish deep relationships and partner with all relevant research and product teams to facilitate further integration of methodologies, processes and outputs based on our quality program

Oversee consistency and plausibility of methodology and results

Identify areas with need of improvement, plan and implement changes, and provide training, tools, and techniques to stakeholders to achieve methodological consistency and congruency

Drive forward the thorough documentation of methodologies and methodology governance procedures, requirements etc.

Monitor developments in the responsible investment space, review and affirm alignment of our methodology with relevant regulatory and voluntary standards 

Initiate methodology and quality enhancements in line with client and market expectations

Create and monitor relevant KPIs and quality reporting as it pertains to methodology governance processes

Support the QM&A team in the implementation of a Quality Management System using the PDCA cycle

Support internal and external enquiries as they pertain to methodology governance within ISS ESG Research

Qualifications  

Have 3 years or more of relevant experience in the area of methodology governance and related processes and practices

Have 3 years or more of relevant experience in the field of ESG investor research or comparable services to the financial industry

Experience with or knowledge in quality management regimes and techniques desirable (ISO9001 implementation preferred)

Solutions- and execution-oriented approach

Exceptional project management skills. Experience with Project Management tools such as MS Project, Jira, MS Visio, MS Office, SharePoint etc. preferred

Organizational skills, attention to detail, a self-driven work ethic, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment 

Ability to work within a team-oriented cross-functional environment and communicate with various internal parties; experience working with teams located in multiple cities and countries preferred.

Fluency in English; additional language capabilities are an asset (especially German, French, Japanese, Korean and Mandarin)

High energy, passion, and drive, with a strong positive outlook.

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What you can expect from us

Our people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being. 

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire one another. 

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether .

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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