Climate Data- Utility Sector Specialist

MSCI Services is looking for a Climate Data - Utility Sector Specialist. Our Climate Data team provides high-quality, differentiated data across multi-asset classes, which are crucial for constructing MSCI's products like Equity Indexes, Risk Models, and ESG Ratings.

This Data Analyst role involves managing content and datasets related to companies within the Utilities and Energy industries, primarily for MSCI's ESG business. You will also lead data methodology enhancements and discussions with internal committees and external clients. We're looking for someone familiar with the facets of the Power/Energy industry and who has general knowledge about emerging Sustainability data trends and new accounting regulations and governing standards.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver fact-based and data-supported decision-making for appropriate implementation and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Analyze company-level data points and metrics from consolidated financial statements, annual reports, and CSR reports.
• Procure and process information about globally listed companies by:
• Using multiple sources: lengthy annual reports, CSR reports, websites, quantitative data feeds, web crawlers.
• Handling various types of information: quantitative data, key performance indicators.
• Covering diverse topics: traditional financial risk, corporate governance, and sustainability.
• Performing different types of analysis: rules-based, subjective analysis, written summaries.
• Interpret data methodologies and ensure data delivery adheres to standard guidelines.
• Capture and transform raw data into meaningful information on a company's exposures.
• Work closely with internal committees and MSCI ESG Researchers to propose changes to data methodologies, ensuring alignment with industry trends.
• Lead discussions with external clients.
• Establish, review, and monitor production processes, including the management of third-party providers and vendor escalations.
• Develop KPIs to measure platform usage and quality standards, and identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Power Management.
• Knowledge of equities, fixed income, or financial markets in general will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to quickly process large amounts of data and information.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and develop team members.
• Strong and effective communication and presentation skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of data visualization applications such as Power BI/Tableau and Python/SQL.