ESG Analytics Lead

The Opportunity:  

The ESG Analytics Lead role is to bring great Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) data and analytics products to the market. This role is a leader on a team of sustainability professionals that provide data, analytics, and advisory services. The ESG Analytics Lead is responsible for managing ESG data processes and quality, helping lead the Ethos product. Ethos offers ESG data and analytics products for public and private market financial professionals through a software platform and data delivery channels. The ESG Analytics Lead is responsible for leading ESG data, ratings, and analysis methodologies, including making periodic adjustments and managing implementation of changes (for example, defining inputs for a new rating topic, working with the data and dev teams to build and test new ratings, rolling out to customers with an announcement).

What you’ll do:  

• Lead the design of new ESG data/analytics products that meet client needs (e.g., physical climate risk analysis or a carbon foot printing tool on the Ethos platform). Own the implementation roadmap, working with the data, development, product, commercial, and other teams to ensure products meet client needs and are delivered successfully.
• Manage data sourcing, including adding new sources, removing stale sources, integrating sources into products, and offering third-party sources on the Ethos ESG Marketplace.
• Build partnerships with data vendors, go-to-market channel partners, and other third parties to advance the ESG data/analytics business model.
• Work with the data and development teams to design and implement improvements to the team’s data management processes, such as ingestion, quality control checks, and data delivery tools.
• Provide oversight and input to the data quality team. This role will not involve direct data quality work, but the position will collaborate with the data quality team to ensure successful product delivery.
• Manage expansion of the Ethos ESG database, including requests from clients to add coverage of companies, funds, and other securities. Work with the data team to build and improve efficiency of data addition processes. Be willing to dive into data tables and processes as needed.
• Participate in client calls as an ESG data and analytics expert. Build trusted relationships with clients and work with the client success team to respond to client requests and questions as needed.
• Participate in developing thought leadership content related to ESG data and analytics.

To Qualify for the role, you will have:  

• 5 years of experience in data and analytics roles
• 2-3 years plus of experience with ESG data and analytics.
• 2 years plus of experience in a manager role.
• 1 year plus of experience in a product-related role.
• Basic knowledge of software development processes and concepts (such as Agile and testing).
• Experience and comfort in client-facing roles.
• Experience working across multiple teams to coordinate or lead projects.

Skills and Attributes for Success: 

• Comfort and experience with ESG ratings methodologies and ESG data analytics.
• Ability to quickly switch from “in the weeds” data to “big picture” client conversations.
• Willingness to dive deep to understand data sources, methodologies, and processes.
• Willingness to help with any size project; humility and “no task is too small” mentality.
• 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 organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• 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’ll also 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 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. 

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.