Energy / Utilities Industry Lead - ESG Research

Your team responsibilities

MSCI ESG Research is the global standard for ESG signals, data, and insights. We provide in-depth research, ratings, and analysis of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) related business practices of thousands of companies worldwide. Our research is designed to provide critical insights that can help institutional investors identify risks and opportunities that traditional investment research may overlook.

Our team's core responsibility is overseeing the ESG Ratings for thousands of companies, including company and industry analysis and modelling. Our analysts as industry and thematic experts also contribute towards other sustainability signals across MSCI such as climate change products, regulatory solutions or impact investing. Our analysts produce regular publications to communicate MSCI sustainability thought leadership and insights. This is supplemented with research contributions through other channels such as conferences, webinars, and podcasts. We work in a diverse and collaborative environment across multiple locations, where each team member brings a different set of experiences and expertise. Our investor clients look to us as a trusted source for sustainability insights.

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 benefits 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.

Your key responsibilities

Your role as Energy / Utilities Industry Lead – will involve working with a diverse analyst team across multiple locations. The focus on the role is on ESG Ratings, including analyzing companies, reviewing the work of other analysts, writing sector research and enhancing our existing research models or building new models. The role requires the regular publication of quality research content, such as industry trends and providing insights on companies and industries to investors. This also includes meeting regularly with clients to discuss research themes and present our ESG ratings model in depth. The team is comprised of analysts with a wide range of backgrounds and we value collaboration and an environment of learning and sharing to continually enhance our expertise.

• Maintain the quality of our ESG Ratings for the Energy / Utilities sector (Oil & Gas, Energy Equipment & Services, Utilities)
• Regularly publish quality research content and analyze emerging ESG issues
• Deliver relevant, actionable insights on companies to investors, and become a trusted go-to expert on core ESG topics
• Represent MSCI as a credible thought leader with strong point of view at conferences, external events and strategic client meetings
• Collaborate within a wide range of teams (industry analysts, equity research, multi-asset class research, climate change risk research, index, analytics) to produce innovative analytical models
• Continuously improve how we think, how we model ESG risks, and how we develop solutions for investors globally

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• +5 years' experience in ESG research OR financial research at sell-side, buy-side or ratings agency OR NGOs/Academic research covering the Energy / Utilities sector
• Understanding of sustainability principles and how they apply to the Energy / Utilities sector
• Familiarity with emerging initiatives around topics relevant to Energy / Utilities sector. A critical thinker with attention to detail and a proficiency in financial modeling and quantitative analysis preferred
• A storyteller with excellent writing, communication, and public presenting skills
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to thrive in a fast paced environment and in a diverse global team
• Ambitious, with a desire to bring ESG, sustainability and climate change research into mainstream investment processes

How we'll support you

• 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 LinkedIn 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.