Job Description

Data Analyst (ESG)



Requisition ID: 46204



Business Unit: Fitch Group



Category: Data & Analytics



Location: Pretoria, GT, ZA



Date Posted: Nov 27, 2023





The Data Operations Group (Data Ops), part of Fitchxe2x80x99s Chief Data Office (CDO) function, is seeking an ESG Data Analyst to join its Pretoria team.


You will be supporting Sustainable Fitch, a part of Fitch Solutions (and Fitch Group), which is focused on research, analysis and production of ESG reports and data analyses for companies and their debt instruments. Sustainable Fitch was launched in September 2021 and grew from a dozen analysts based in London to more than 120 members across three continents and nine offices.
Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.


What We Offer:

• Being a part of growing and strategically important business division of Fitch, work in a rapidly evolving environment and directly contribute to its success
• Close collaboration with ESG Analysts who possess deep sector knowledge
• Supportive environment for developing your knowledge and skills.
• Great benefits package: medical insurance, annual volunteer working days, pension, parental leave, four weeks per year allowance to work from abroad, flexible hours and work arrangement (two days in the office, three days from home), bonus and competitive salary

Wexe2x80x99ll Count on You To:

• Efficiently gather, manipulate and analyse ESG impact data for companies and their debt instruments from various reports, and develop expertise on the sources and methodologies behind the numbers.
• Keep up to date with ESG and sustainability trends, both regulatory and within your sectors of expertise
• Authoritatively respond to internal and external queries regarding our data sets on ESG performance of entities and fixed income issuances
• Be responsible for Quality Analysis of ESG data collected by other analysts, automated processes, and outsource partners and provide feedback to stakeholders to improve data collection processes, while focussing on accuracy and comprehensiveness.
• Work with internal and external teams to liaise on data capture requirements and delivery timelines

What You Need to Have:

• Undergraduate degree in ESG themed disciplines or economics/business/finance
• Academic or professional experience working with data, strong analytical and data interpretation skill
• Proficiency in data management tools and software (e.g. Excel, databases)
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Knowledge of different ESG reporting frameworks, understanding nature of sustainable finance
• Understanding of the global themes around sustainability such as COP28, Paris Climate agreement, and concepts like Net Zero, carbon offsets, etc.
• Ability to cooperate seamlessly in a team-based, international setup, with a strong focus on collaboration and common objectives
• Business level knowledge of additional international languages such as French, German, Mandarin, etc. will be beneficial

Why Fitch?
At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.
Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.
We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.
Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.
For more information please visit our websites:
www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com
Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitchxe2x80x99s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.
Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.


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