Job Description

ESG Research Analyst – Sustainalytics (Morningstar)

Sustainalytics, a Morningstar Company, is a leading provider of ESG research, ratings, and data — covering 20,000+ companies globally with its ESG Risk Ratings and Controversy Research. Sustainalytics' research is used by 1,000+ institutional investors managing $40+ trillion in assets. Morningstar acquired Sustainalytics in 2020, combining Sustainalytics' ESG expertise with Morningstar's global investment research reach. We are hiring ESG Research Analysts in New York to research and rate companies' ESG risk profiles across assigned industry sectors.

Responsibilities

Research and rate the ESG Risk Ratings of assigned companies across a defined industry coverage universe
Analyze annual reports, sustainability reports, CDP submissions, and regulatory filings to assess material ESG risk exposure
Assess companies' management of material ESG risks including carbon emissions, supply chain labor, data security, and product safety
Monitor ESG controversy events (environmental incidents, labor violations, governance failures) affecting rated companies
Conduct company engagement calls to verify data and discuss ESG risk management practices
Produce written research summaries and rating rationales for Sustainalytics' institutional investor clients

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Environmental Science, or Sustainability
Understanding of ESG concepts and sustainability frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD)
Strong research and analytical writing skills for ESG report production
Proficiency in Excel and ability to manage large datasets
Detail-oriented with ability to maintain research quality across a large company coverage universe