S&P Global Looking for Senior Analyst, Climate and Environmental Methodology at   Mumbai Full Time

The Team:

TheResearch and Methodology Teamsits within S&PGlobal’sSustainable1 organization. The team innovates and delivers essential data and intelligence to companies and financial institutions so that they can better understand, manage and report on their exposure tosustainabilityrisks and opportunities in line with mandatory and voluntary reporting requirements.The team is composed of experienced professionals driven toidentifythe transformative solutions of tomorrow. The business has a casual and friendly atmosphere with an entrepreneurial spirit. As a driven team player, you will contribute to the unique culture and energy of the department as it continues to grow.

The Impact:

S&P Global Sustainable1 is the central source for sustainability intelligence from S&P Global. Sustainable1 matches customers with sustainability products insights and solutions from across S&P Global divisions to help meet their unique needs. Our comprehensive coverage across global markets combined with in-depth sustainability intelligence provides financial institutions, corporations and governments an unmatched level of clarity and confidence to successfully navigate the transition to a sustainable future. Our data and well-informed point of view on critical topics like energy transition, nature risk, climate resilience, positive impact and sustainable finance allow us to go deep on the details that define the big picture so customers can make decisions with conviction. To learn more about Sustainable1, visit www.spglobal.com/sustainable1.

What’s in it for you:

In this role, you will focus on building and growing the team’s capabilities on nature and environmental methodology and data innovation and new product development. You will work with the Head of Data Innovation to design, develop and bring to market cutting edge methodologies and datasets to serve the needs of a diverse range of clients across the investment value chain. The role provides an opportunity to work on cutting-edge products in the field of nature, biodiversity, climate and corporate sustainability.

Responsibilities:

• Work with interdisciplinary teams and projects at the intersection of large-scale datasets, geospatial analytics, scenario analysis and financial analysis
• Support initiatives to maintain and enhance S&P Global’s market leading climate and environmental methodologies and models
• Contribute to strategic innovation initiatives to develop new products and datasets that meet emerging market needs
• Ensure high degree of confidence in data products including but not limited to developing QA/QC strategies to ensure they are platform-ready
• Clearly communicate insights and technical approaches verbally and in writing, including documenting analytical methodologies and other outputs appropriate for use by specialist as well as non-specialists
• Work collaboratively with a diverse team across multiple locations to conduct analysis and ensure the quality of insights
• Help develop reports, factsheets, blog posts, and other materials for general and specific audiences on the topics of focus
• Provide feedback from the market to help shape S&P Global’s sustainability product innovation roadmap.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong quantitative background with strong python and coding skills (spark experience is a plus). Previous data science and/or geospatial analysis experience preferable
• Demonstrated experience in one of more of the following fields: environmental and/or biodiversity modelling, statistics and economics modelling, supply-chain modelling, commodities
• Demonstrated skills in data and project management
• Intellectual agility and comfort with working on a wide variety of environmental topics
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience translating analytical information for non-specialist audiences
• Ability to work independently and support a multi-disciplinary team, using independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, with a positive, “can do” attitude.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant technical and industry experience. Leadership of complex projects is a plus
• Proven experience managing analytical project teams
• Strong quantitative background in a relevant discipline
• Postgraduate degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., environmental science, economics, finance, engineering) or extensive track record as a practitioner.
• Consulting skills, (e.g., ability to help define business problems, propose and gain alignment on solutions, and execute theimplementation)
• Able to convey complex information in an understandable, compelling, and persuasive manner to senior executives
• Prior financial services experience will be looked upon favorably but is not a prerequisite
• Fluent written and spoken English. Additional languages will be considered favorably including Mandarin, Spanish, German, and French.