Sustainability Research Analyst (ESG)

Location: Makati City, Philippines

Company

ISS STOXX delivers research, data, and technology solutions for capital market participants, including sustainability data, analytics, corporate ratings, and responsible investment tools.

What you will do

• Gather, process, and analyze qualitative and quantitative ESG data from sustainability reports, annual reports, and corporate websites using ISS STOXX Sustainability methodologies.
• Evaluate companies’ environmental and social sustainability performance across Energy, Materials & Utilities, Technology, Media & Telecom, Consumer, Financials & Real Estate, and Industrials.
• Own production targets, deliver research within defined timelines, and coordinate with internal stakeholders while maintaining quality standards.
• Specialize in one or more industries, monitor ESG developments and trends, and act as an internal and external sector expert.
• Contribute to thought leadership, research publications, methodology reviews, ESG market monitoring, and assessment of new data sources.
• Support training, quality assurance, analyst review, sustainability report checks, and implementation of quality control measures.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in sustainability-related fields, financial services, ESG research, sustainable finance, credit ratings, sustainability-focused think tanks, or academic research institutes and universities.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree; relevant fields include sustainability, development studies, environmental science, and international human rights. Financial markets and sustainable finance knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong research and analytical skills, including planning and delivery, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence and quality control.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, balance production volumes with high quality, and quickly process large amounts of data and information.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Preferred industry exposure includes oil, gas, energy, wastewater management, engineering and construction, financial services, FMCG, retail, food and beverage, media, and telecommunications.

Nice to have

• Degree specialization in sustainability, development studies, environmental science, or international human rights.
• MBA with a sustainability concentration.
• Knowledge of financial markets and sustainable finance.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, global work environment with opportunities for professional growth in the sustainability industry.
• Culture valuing diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences.
• Opportunities to develop expertise through research publications, methodology reviews, training, and sector specialization.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume or CV together with a cover letter.
• Include any relevant certifications with the application.