Job Number: 240000T7

Requisition Title : Climate Researcher - Emissions

Description :
Your team responsibilities
Our emissions solution consisting of methodologies, models and data equip investors with valuable insights for their net-zero journey maintain a diverse set of methodologies, gathering carbon footprints and relevant data from company publications. Leveraging software-driven approaches, we assist financial institutions in establishing and achieving climate targets. Our mission is a big one and we’re looking for talented people to join us. We are looking for a sharp, energetic and organized person who thrives in a fast-paced, fun and challenging environment to extend our existing research team.

What we offer you

• At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.
• Wherever you are located you will find transparent compensation schemes and employee befits that can help ensure your financial security and health. While they vary by different locations, we offer a broad range of benefits that are part of the value you receive as an MSCI employee.
• Our flexible ways of working will allow you to maximize your potential, and we will empower you with the trust, accountability, and advanced technology to perform at your very best.
• You’ll find a purposeful approach to wellbeing to provide you with all the resources you need to be your best at work and in your personal life. Our ‘Here For You’ Employee Assistance Program is available for our employees globally, providing confidential emotional support, financial and legal advice free of charge.

• Create tools, methodologies, models, metrics, and interactive solutions to evaluate emissions related to investments. Document and validate these models and methodologies
• Engage with clients to understand investment challenges related to their net-zero journey. Provide support to clients by addressing methodology and data-related queries.
  
• Innovate and design solutions to solve investment problems in their sustainability journey.
• Follow agile development and rapid prototyping techniques.
  
• Anticipate problems/opportunities and adapt to new challenges.

• Relevant experience in the fields of climate finance or sustainability finance
• Strong understanding of industry initiatives in climate finance or sustainability finance
• Experience using climate or sustainability data in investment processes or climate-related reporting.
• 3-5 years of experience
• Strong organization skills, combined with an ability to adapt and reprioritize in a fast-evolving environment.
• Work experience in cross-functional agile teams
• Experience in software development using Python
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex ideas clearly.
• Familiarity with carbon accounting methodologies (e.g., Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials) and sectoral decarbonization approach (SDA) is desirable
• Self-motivated, pro-active and demonstrating an exceptional drive towards delivery.

• Our culture of high performance and innovation relies on our people sharing their knowledge and lifting each other up. You’ll be surrounded by a collaborative, global network of talented colleagues who will support and inspire you to do the best work of your career
• We believe new and challenging experiences drive personal growth and innovation. With the right challenges, encouragement, and development support you can shape your own career experience. Career paths are multi-directional, and we encourage and support internal mobility to help you identify new opportunities to progress and take control of your future.
• As a new joiner you’ll be enrolled on our Global Orientation interactive learning experience to set you up for success.
• Our tailored learning opportunities will enable you to acquire the skills you need at your own pace, choosing between the courses and certifications best suited to you. Our Learning@MSCI platform coupled with access to Linked In Learning Pro will provide you with all the resources you need for to accelerate your professional growth.
• At MSCI we act in ways that encourage respect for all voices, ensuring that everyone can be themselves and feel like they are a part of the company. We are intentional about ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and supported with equal opportunities to succeed.
• We have eight MSCI Employee Resource Groups: All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

About MSCI
MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

To all recruitment agencies
MSCI does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any MSCI employee, location, or website. MSCI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes.
MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

Job : Research

Primary Location : Switzerland-Zurich-Zurich

Job Profile : Senior Associate

Time Type : Full Time

Department : Research

Job Posting : Jul 21, 2024, 1:30:00 PM