Description of the mission

Overview

ISS STOXX’s Sustainability Research division provides a wide range of market‑leading ESG research, ratings, and screening solutions that support investors in developing responsible investment policies and practices. Two key areas within the division are the Sustainability Bond Rating (SBR) solution under Integrated Solutions and the ESG Corporate Ratings Team, which assesses the sustainability performance of corporate issuers across multiple sectors.

We are seeking Research Analysts to join our team in Manila, Philippines. The successful candidates will support the production of Sustainability Bond Ratings as well as ESG Corporate Ratings for the Financials & Real Estate (FiRe) sector. Research Analysts will be responsible for generating high‑quality research outputs, contributing to methodological enhancements, and ensuring that all processes meet ISS STOXX’s quality and consistency standards. In addition, research analysts will work closely with colleagues across Integrated Solutions, Corporate Ratings, Methodology, Product, and Data Governance teams.

Responsibilities

Sustainability Bond Ratings (SBR)

Actively support the production of Sustainability Bond Ratings with a strong focus on quality management, process consistency, and ongoing enhancement.
Independently assess ESG‑related fixed income data, including comprehensive reviews of regulatory, climate, environmental, and social elements.
Analyze E&S risks, SDG contributions, and labelled debt structures across a bond‑level universe using over 150 datapoints per instrument.
Contribute to methodology improvements in consultation with cross‑functional stakeholders across Integrated Solutions and related teams.

ESG Corporate Ratings — Financials & Real Estate Sector

Systematically collect ESG data from company disclosures, including sustainability reports, annual reports, regulatory filings, and corporate websites, in line with ISS STOXX methodology.
Conduct qualitative and quantitative ESG research assessing company performance on topics such as:
Labor and working conditions
Supply chain management
ESG governance practices
Environmental management and performance data
Emissions and resource consumption
Sector‑specific ESG issues relevant to FiRe companies
Produce individual ESG rating reports and participate in industry‑ or theme‑focused research projects as needed.
Develop sector expertise, tracking key ESG developments and trends within the Financials & Real Estate industry.
Support the ratings team through contributions to methodology reviews, thought leadership content, and identification of new data sources.
Participate in quality control procedures, including data checks, peer reviews, and training support for process‑related topics.
Take ownership of production targets, ensuring timely delivery of high‑quality research.

Profile

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Development Studies, Human Rights, or related fields.
3–4 years of relevant experience in ESG ratings, sustainable finance, financial services, credit research, sustainability‑related fields, or corporate/investment research.
Prior experience in Fixed Income, labelled debt, or Financials sector research is an advantage.
Strong research, quantitative, and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
Ability to process and interpret large amounts of data efficiently.
Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and strong work ethic with a proactive approach.
Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards.
Adaptability and willingness to learn in a dynamic, fast‑evolving ESG environment.
Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with ESG frameworks and sustainable investment is a plus.

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ISS Sustainability Solutions

ISS empowers investors and companies to build for long-term and sustainable growth by providing high-quality data, analytics and insight.

Website
Company
Between 250 and 2000 employees

ISS Sustainability Solutions did not yet communicate its impact measurement.

This structure did not communicate to us the labels or certifications that it was able to obtain.

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