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About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

11

S&P Global Sustainable 1

The Role: Senior Analyst, Methodology Governance and Controls

The Team:

The newly combined S1 Research and Methodology Team sits within S&P Global’s Sustainable1 organization. The team leads the innovation, development and maintenance of the methodologies and models that underpin S&P Global’s broad suite of sustainability data and analytical solutions, to meet client needs and address market demand. The team also supports cross-divisional alignment on methodology and model development, as well as overall methodology and model governance and quality. The team prioritizes quality, efficiency, transparency and continuous innovation through collaboration and inclusiveness.

Responsibilities & Impact:

S&P Global Sustainable1 is an essential source of sustainability intelligence within S&P Global. Sustainable1 supports our clients with products, insights and solutions from across S&P Global's divisions to help meet their unique needs as they are navigating and realizing the transition to a net zero, sustainable and equitable future.

More than ever, investors and companies seek evidence-based insights, high quality data and advanced analytics to support the decisions driving their strategies linking sustainability and business performance.

Our comprehensive coverage across global markets combined with in-depth sustainability intelligence provides financial institutions, corporations and governments with an unmatched level of clarity and confidence.

In this role, you will be working with a range of stakeholders, both within the Research and Methodology Team, and across S&P Global more widely, to ensure robust methodology and model governance and quality management processes are in place. The role provides an opportunity to support a small team essential to the continued success and integrity of the Research and Methodology Team’s work and S&P Global sustainability product suite.

In this role, you will be working with a range of stakeholders, both within the Research and Methodology Team, and across S&P Global more widely, to support the build out and establishment of robust methodology and model governance and quality management processes. The role provides an opportunity to be part of a small team essential to the continued success and integrity of the Research and Methodology Team’s work and S&P Global sustainability product suite.

Your main task will include:

• Support the build out of newly established Research Governance processes in a complex and fast-paced environment.

• Work with S&P Global Legal, Risk, Compliance, People, and Government Affairs Teams to help develop and implement research operations and controls that prepare the Research and Methodology Team for evolving regulation and market scrutiny and help further drive a culture of transparency, risk awareness and compliance.

• Work closely with the S1 Sustainability Data Team to ensure that overall KPIs and quality reporting are aligned.

• Manage the Methodology and Model Governance Committees that oversee the development of the methodologies underpinning S&P Global’s broad suite of sustainability data and analytical solutions. This includes managing the review process and procedures including operational support.

• Support the review and approval process of new methodologies and models, as well as the maintenance of and enhancements to existing methodologies and models.

• Work on the standardization, approval and maintenance of all documentation describing S&P Global models and methodologies.

• Help develop best practices and drive adoption of the best practices in quality and robust management across the Research and Methodology Team.

• Support the development of reporting and audit tools and dashboards on relevant governance practices and processes for senior and executive management.

• Support internal and external enquiries related to internal governance controls and processes for the Research and Methodology Team, including but not limited to, enquiries from external/internal audit and regulators.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Economics, Finance, Environmental Economics, Development Economics or Environmental Sciences or relevant work experience.

• 4+ years of work experience in the field of ESG ratings or research, corporate sustainability or sustainability investing.

• Industry or sustainability-topic specific experience or expertise.

• Ideally the candidate would have a proven track record in operations, governance and/or quality management in a sustainability-focused data or analytics organization, or experience working in product management/analytical roles for a sustainability data provider.

• Intellectual agility and comfort with working on a wide variety of sustainability research topics.

• Proficient in the use of MS Excel, SmartSheet and other IT tools.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Strong analytical skills and an acute attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Independent, inquisitive and challenging mindset.

• Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, with a positive, “can do” attitude.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

• Additional languages will be considered favorably including Mandarin, Spanish, German, and French.

Your soft skills:

• Strong interest in ESG

• Detail oriented

• Constructive and energetic attitude

• Reliable and able to go the extra mile when required.

S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy:

S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy.

About Sustainable 1

S&P Global’s centralized source for sustainability intelligence, Sustainable1 offers comprehensive coverage of global markets combined with sustainability products, insights and solutions from across our divisions to help customers assess risks, uncover opportunities and inform long-term sustainable growth. Companies, governments and institutions worldwide look to us for in-depth data, and well-informed points of view on critical topics like energy transition, climate resilience, positive impact, and sustainable finance. The breadth and depth of our knowledge and experience go deep on the details that define the big picture so customers can act with conviction.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/sustainable1

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to:  EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com  and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. 

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf   describes discrimination protections under federal law.

20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), PDMGDV202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority – Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)

Job ID: 297353

Posted On: 2024-04-11

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India