Job Description

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

ISS ESG provides market-leading expertise across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics, supporting asset owners and asset managers in integrating Responsible Investment (RI) into long-term value creation.

ISS Manila is seeking a Sustainability Junior Data Analyst to join the Sustainability Bond Rating (SBR) Data Operations team on a full-time basis. The role focuses on the assessment, validation, and maintenance of sustainability bond data, ensuring alignment with ISS ESG methodologies and supporting the delivery of high-quality, reliable outputs to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Bond-level assessment, profiling, and analysis of sustainability bonds, including Green, Social, Sustainability bonds, and Sustainability-Linked Bonds (SLB), based on available disclosures (e.g., Final Terms, Prospectus, Allocation and Impact Reports).

• Assess and extract relevant data points in accordance with SBR methodology, data policies, and interpretation guidelines.

• Perform data validation and quality checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of outputs.

• Review and resolve data discrepancies, edge cases, and interpretation gaps, escalating complex issues when necessary.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying recurring issues and contributing to root-cause analysis and process enhancements.

• Ensure adherence to turnaround time (TAT), productivity, and quality benchmarks for profiling and reviewing activities.

• Respond to internal stakeholder queries (e.g., Research, Product, Data Stewardship) regarding data interpretation, methodology alignment, and case handling.

• Maintain and update internal trackers, documentation, and performance metrics related to production and quality monitoring.

• Collaborate with global teams (e.g., Manila and Mumbai) to ensure consistent application of methodology and processes.

• Participate in projects, working groups, and ad hoc tasks related to methodology updates, system enhancements, and workflow improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, International Studies, or any related field.

• 0–2 years of experience in research, data collection and analysis, or ESG-related work (fresh graduates are welcome to apply).

• Strong reading comprehension skills, with the ability to interpret financial and technical documents (e.g., bond documentation).

• Familiarity with ESG concepts, sustainable finance, or fixed income instruments is an advantage.

• Proficient in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail, especially in handling complex or ambiguous cases.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a structured, high-volume environment.

• Fast learner with the ability to quickly grasp methodologies, processes, and new concepts.

• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and work requirements, including occasional extended hours if needed.

FRESH GRADUATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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What You Can Expect from Us

At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.

Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.

ISS Sustainability Solutions enable investors to develop and integrate sustainable investing policies and practices, engage on responsible investment issues, and monitor portfolio company practices through screening solutions. ISS Sustainability Solutions 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, our solutions cover corporate and country ESG research and ratings enabling its clients to identify material social and environmental risks and opportunities.

Visit our website: https://www.issgovernance.com

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