Job Description

ESG Book

ESG Book is a global leader in sustainability data and technology. Formerly Arabesque S-Ray, ESG Book was created in 2018 and incubated as a subsidiary of Arabesque Group, a group of financial technology companies offering sustainable investment, advisory, and data services through ESG and AI capabilities.

The ESG Book platform was launched in 2021 with the support of leading institutions, investors, and businesses based on a mission to transform finance through sustainability.

Combining cutting-edge technology and proprietary research, ESG Book's wide range of cloud-based sustainability products and solutions are used by many of the world's leading financial organisations which collectively manage over $120 trillion under custody.

The company is headquartered in London, UK, and serves clients worldwide from offices in Asia, Europe, and the United States.

Requirements

We are looking to hire a new resource in ESG Data team with experience and expertise in ESG, climate, and sustainability data to join our team and contribute to ESG Book's global growth. You will be responsible leading teams, setting up the training of analysts, and be accountable for contributing to the grow ESG Book's data products and for ensuring high content quality.

You Are Expected To

• be an expert in handling ESG, climate, and sustainability data
• contribute expertise on ESG issues across teams and manage workshops and reports
• conduct research on ESG data / thematic issues for companies across Annual Reports, CSR Report, Proxy Statement etc.
• monitor controversies and product involvement of publicly traded companies globally
• make suggestions based on domain expertise to evaluate new data sources
• manage our high data quality standards with regular ESG data quality checks
• manage 10+ members team
• manage development and measurement of productivity metrics to ensure continuous improvement
• liaise with Product Office on client feedback and demand
• liaise with Research Office on ongoing improvement of ratings model

• have 5-8 years' experience in ESG ratings, and Data management
• have specific knowledge about dominant ESG issues and thematic trends for selected industries
• understand the reasoning behind integrating sustainability information in the capital allocation process for institutional investors
• are familiar with articulating analytical viewpoints and work with attention to detail
• possess a good command of the English language--speaking and writing
• are not afraid of new empirical challenges and learning a new area of expertise
• possess excellent knowledge of the MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel
• potentially want to develop working knowledge of coding and databases, SQL, R, Python
• are motivated and passionate about sustainable finance
• enjoy hands-on work with ESG data and embrace change

• Expect to advance your understanding of sustainable finance subjects, meet thoughtful people across different fields of expertise, and contribute to unique research products that will make you proud
• Expect a work environment that isn't based on bureaucracy and formalities, but on integrity, ambition and the expectation that everyone is delivering to the best of their abilities
• Expect to be challenged and get ready to find your own niche in the global ESG Data Research team