Join us in a pivotal role in the Climate Product Oversight and Excellence Team, within ESG Research and Methodology, where you'll contribute to the advancement, upkeep, and enrichment of Sustainalytics’ climate product suite, with a focus on our carbon mitigation product.
This role offers the chance to pioneer innovative solutions and collaborate within a team that fosters entrepreneurial thinking and drives enhancements in our product line. You'll work closely with product managers, research teams and product development experts to transform product concepts into market-ready offerings. Additionally, you'll be responsible for maintaining existing product methodologies and crafting methodology-related documents and publications.
Key ResponsibilitiesConceptualizing and scoping of product methodologies for Sustainalytics’ Climate Solutions relating to carbon mitigation.Leading a team of subject matter experts on the research and development of new products and product enhancements.Collaborating with quantitative oriented colleagues on testing internal and external validity of methodological solutions including change/impact analyses and portfolio performance analyses.Presenting ideas and results to our senior leadership team.Collaborating with product managers, product developers, IT, and research analysts on implementing new methodologies or methodological changes.Collaborating with product managers and other internal stakeholders on creating methodology documentation and support material for client relations team.Providing support to product managers as well as research analysts for any methodology related questions and preparing/coordinating the preparation of support materials and analyses.Writing and/or coordinating methodology-related thought leadership piecesSupporting and leading various initiatives of the Climate Product Excellence and Oversight team focused on enhancing, maintaining, and developing our suite of carbon mitigation products.Production of thought leadership pieces and representation of Morningstar Sustainalytics at external events and conferences.Qualifications, Skills & CompetenciesBachelors and/or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Climate, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related sciences.5-7 years of relevant work experience; ESG Research or analysis experience will be considered an asset.Deep knowledge of Climate investment approaches/strong understanding of financial markets, products, and research methodologies.Excellent understanding carbon mitigation themes, including but not restricted low carbon transition impacts on the wider economy, GHG accounting principles and applications, low carbon technology application, carbon markets, nature-based solutions, emissions modelling, and forecasting.Structured thinker with strong analytical and conceptual capabilities.Creativity and problem solving that can be applied in real-life applications.Strong quantitative skills including solid statistical / econometric grounding.Skilled user of relevant software, in particular Excel; Python programming skills and statistical software user skills considered an asset.Excellent communication and writing skills.Organizational and project management skills.Ability to work independently and within a dedicated team environment.General leadership skills; embracing responsibility/accountability.310_Jantzi Research Inc. Legal Entity
Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, at least three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.