Research Analyst

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Role Description:

For LSEG Romania based in Bucharest, Romania, we are currently recruiting for a research analyst position in our Data Collection Sustainable Investments team. Research analysts are responsible for assessing the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure of global companies OR for analysing and collecting information on 'Green' product/service portfolio of companies. As research analyst you are responsible for a critical function in the Sustainable Investment team, having complete ownership of data used by our clients. We are looking for individuals with very high attention to detail and who can work under strict delivery timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect quantitative and/or qualitative data from multiple information sources including annual reports, sustainability reports, websites, and other filings of publicly traded companies

• Analyse collected data as per a pre-defined Ratings/data collection methodology/guidance manual

• Support analysis with brief comments and rationale

• Provide appropriate references of source documents used

• Collect and analyse online news releases on controversies related to companies

• Develop strong subject matter expertise on various sub parts of our data collection methodology

• Identify and suggest ideas for reducing effort spent on data collection and analysis by using automation or by process optimization

Candidate Profile / Key Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• Excellent English language skills (write, read, talk)

• Proficiency (write, read, talk) in one of the following foreign languages - Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian and Arabic

• Ability to work independently with high degree of ownership

• Ability to meet strict weekly timeliness and quality standards established by the department

• Ability to multi-task and be results driven

Nice to have:

• Experience with ESG factors and sustainability

Benefits:

We are looking for intellectually curious people, passionate about the bigger picture of how technology industry is evolving, ready to ask difficult questions and deal with complicated scenarios If you are creative and a problem solver, this is the place to be as will be supporting you to fast-forward your career

We maximise each employee's potential through personal development through a wide range of learning tools both formal and informal. We believe in remunerating our people with competitive salaries and a range of attractive benefits such as:

• 25 days' holiday per year

• 1 additional day off for your Birthday

• Annual wellness allowance

• Share Purchase Plan

• Medical Health Insurance

• Medical Subscription (preventive medical services)

• Life insurance

• Pillar 3 Private Pension

• Meal Vouchers

• Flexible Benefits

• Bookster

• Volunteering Events

All LSEG colleagues with at least one year's continuous service, who become parents, are now entitled to at least 26 weeks' paid leave, and the option to return to work on a phased basis, in relation with specific company's policy and guidelines

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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