Senior Analyst, Climate Research

About Us

Glass Lewis is the world’s choice for governance solutions. We enable institutional investors and publicly listed companies to make sustainable decisions based on research and data. We cover 30,000+ meetings each year, across approximately 100 global markets.

Our customers include the majority of the world’s largest pension plans, mutual funds, and asset managers, collectively managing over $40 trillion in assets. We have teams located across the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific giving us global reach with a local perspective on the important governance issues. Founded in 2003, Glass Lewis is headquartered in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Kansas City, Missouri; London, U.K.; Paris, France; Limerick, Ireland; Karlsruhe, Germany; Sydney, Australia; and Tokyo, Japan.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and analytical Senior Analyst (Mid-Level) for Climate Research to join our dynamic Climate Research team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a mid-career researcher to contribute to the development and maintenance of our innovative climate financial materiality evaluations and assessments. The analyst will be covering multiple sectors, including for instance heavy industry, agriculture, and energy. This will be the opportunity to work from the ground-up on a new product in a rapidly expanding sector and to contribute to the advancement of sustainable corporate strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and analyzing climate data from public disclosures, company reports, and other credible sources

• Support Team Lead in evaluating companies' climate performance across various sectors and regions

• Work with methodology and technology to help maintain and update our proprietary climate evaluation methodologies and assessment frameworks

• Contribute to the production of company-specific climate reports and sector analyses
• Support the methodology and technology teams in creating climate-related taxonomies, ontologies, and datasets

• Participate in quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and consistency of our evaluations and research reports

• Monitor and research emerging climate trends, regulations, and best practices

• Assist in responding to client inquiries about our climate evaluations and methodologies

• Support the development of new climate products and services

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Economics, Environmental or Climate Science, Finance, Business, or related disciplines)

• 2-3 years of experience in climate research, sustainability reporting, business, or related fields

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify key insights

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy

• Basic understanding of financial markets and corporate structures

• Working experience in at least one related sector would be an asset

• Willingness to have flexibility with working hours in a global setting

• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of an extended research team

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel; experience with data analysis tools is a plus

• Passion for sustainability and the role of CLIMATE factors in financial markets

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a leading governance solutions organization. Specifically, we would train you in thinking about climate change impacts capital markets and you will then become and expert in a handful of industries that are most exposed to these trends

• Collaborative work environment with exposure to diverse industries and global markets

• Training and development programs to enhance your climate expertise

The role is a full-time, hybrid position that requires some regular office attendance. This position is based in our Makati City office.

EEO Statement: Glass Lewis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender identity, religion, disability, or background.

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