Sustainable Finance - Climate Stress Test Consultant

ESG solutions enable investors to develop and integrate responsible investing policies and practices, engage on responsible investment issues, and monitor portfolio company practices through screening solutions. It also provides climate data, analytics, and advisory services to help financial market participants understand, measure, and act on climate-related risks across all asset classes. In addition, ESG solutions cover corporate and country ESG research and ratings enabling its clients to identify material social and environmental risks and opportunities. OVERVIEW The climate unit of ISS ESG is seeking a specialist to join its team immediately. Successful candidates will have a background in quantitative risk management and exhibit a passion for the responsible investment business with a focus on climate change. The candidate should have a collaborative approach to work and a track record of product management and problem solving while working with high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will support the development and implementation of a climate stress testing product as part of the climate team. This includes interactions with colleagues and clients from around the globe and collaborating with other units. Climate Solutions is a unit within ISS ESG, the responsible investment business of ISS. As investors seek to gain a better understanding of their exposure to climate-related risks, Climate Solutions provides data, analytics and advisory services to support financial market participants and governments to understand, measure, and act on climate-related risks and its impact on investments across all asset classes. ISS ESG Climate Solutions is a market leader within its field and highly innovative. RESPONSIBILITIES Advise clients on climate stress test requirements and lead successful engagements with support of other colleagues Collaborate with colleagues from sales and research on the development, maintenance, and enhancement of ISS ESG’s climate stress test offering Represent ISS ESG Climate Solutions in climate stress testing specific conversations externally towards prospects and clients Conduct competitor analyses, identify customer trends and needs, and research regulatory developments of climate stress testing across markets QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of 2-3 years of relevant work experience relating to quantitative risk management, preferably in stress testing, either at a financial institution or consulting company Proven track record of successful client facing interactions as part of a consulting or advisory role High knowledge of the banking sector and their regulatory requirements on (climate) stress testing Professional appearance and high motivation to represent ISS ESG in senior client interactions Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or any other quantitative discipline, advanced degree or CFA is a plus Demonstrated interest in climate change and/ or prior exposure to ESG topics Very strong quantitative (and qualitative) analytical skills, familiarity with large data sets, and excellent conceptual thinking aptitude Excellent command of Excel and good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications Excellent oral and written command of English Strong interpersonal and communication skills with customer-first attitude Willingness to work with a highly collaborative, flexible, and innovative team across different locations Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, to prioritize tasks, and to meet deadlines #ESG #LI-OR1 Please apply online by sending a cover letter along with a CV in English.