Sr. ESG Data Analyst

About ACA: 
 

ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape. 

The Opportunity:  
 

We are looking for a Senior ESG Data Analyst to help bring great Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) data and analytics products to the market. 

You will be an integral part of a team of sustainability professionals that provide data, analytics, and advisory services. You will be responsible for working on sustainability data modeling, data quality, and data processes. You will also work with clients to assist with sustainability data, reporting and troubleshooting. 

What you will do: 
 

You will be a part of a team of ESG professionals responsible for maintaining a growing database of ESG-related data on 12,000 companies and 7,000 funds. The team integrates information from company disclosures, government agencies, and third parties to provide ESG data and analysis to ACA clients.  

Your responsibilities will include:  
 

• Help manage data quality and processes, such as daily monitoring of controversies and review of AI-collected sustainability data. 

• Help ensure integrity and recency of data. 

• Research potential data sources (e.g., government data). 

• Help develop new analytical models to make our data useful for customers – e.g., designing climate risk models. 

• Provide input on refining our methodologies based on input from customers, partners, and available market research. 

• Help expand our coverage of companies, funds and other securities (e.g., add new holdings data from SEC filings, help develop our methodology to rate private companies and government bonds). 

• Help further develop our data product, e.g., expanding usage of our data API. 

• Help clients run analyses and reports.  

• Respond to data-related questions from clients and help clients troubleshoot data-related problems. 

• Become an expert in sustainability data and processes. 

• Collaborate with other ESG leaders on the development of new data-related products (for example, provide input into product roadmaps, report to others on goals and metrics for the ESG data team). 

To qualify for the role, you must have: 
 

• 1 year of experience in a role related to data analytics. 

• 3 years plus of professional work experience. 

• Basic knowledge of sustainability data. 
   

Skills and attributes for success: 
 

• Willingness to dive deep to understand data sources, methodologies and processes. 

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence in all work products. 

• Demonstrated professional integrity. 

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, small-team environment. 

• Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize effectively. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients. 

• Highly motivated and goal oriented; proactive in one’s own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks. 

• Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high-quality standards and customer service focus. 

• Strong oral and written communication skills. 
   

What working at ACA offers:   
 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options as well as a flexible work environment. You will be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We also offer unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance.  

About Ethos: 
 

Ethos is ACA’s ESG Data and Analytics service. Ethos provides Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) data and analytics products to wealth managers, asset managers, and other financial professionals across public and private markets.  

What we commit to: 
 

ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.