Associate Director/ Senior Analyst - Sustainable Finance, Japan & APAC

About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
12
What you stand to Gain:
We are currently recruiting an Associate Director/ Senior Analyst (Previous title Associate) to join our Sustainable Finance team within our Ratings practice, to be based out of our Tokyo office. Candidates based out of Hong Kong, Singapore or Australia would also be considered, provided that they had achieved a minimum of JLPT N2 level Japanese proficiency. He or she would specifically be working on ESG and sustainable finance assignments and research, and contribute to the development, application and roll out of new products in the ESG and sustainable finance space. He or she would be reporting to Bertrand Jabouley (Singapore), Head of the Sustainable Finance team in APAC.

Responsibilities:

• Leading, as a Sustainable Finance specialist, individual assignments on ESG and sustainable financing instruments and frameworks, in Japan and/or in APAC depending on the business pipeline;
• Building a subject matter expertise to support ESG in ratings, i.e., interacting with credit rating analytical teams to facilitate the inclusion of appropriate environmental, social, and governance factors in credit risk analysis and industry-based publications;
• As the key representative of the team for Japan, becoming a spokesperson for the company in external engagements (market outreach, customer interactions...);
• Conducting research and analysis on ESG themes, and how these could impact organisations in Japan and the wider region over the short, medium and long term. This work should result in the publication of research commentaries that are widely read by the investment community;
• Contributing to the development/enhancement of our analytical approaches.

What We're Looking For:

• A Bachelor's degree with some courses in sustainability, finance, social and environmental management. A science-based qualification would be an asset.
• Either relevant Master's degree or CFA Charterholder would be a plus.
• Employees at this level within S&P Global typically possess at least 7 years of relevant work experience.
• A few years of experience in the sustainable finance/ ESG team of a bank, a corporate or a consultancy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and be resourceful, gathering information from various internal and external sources to summarise trends and themes.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work on Excel to manipulate data from databases with charting, pivot tables and other formulas, such as lookup functions and logical tests.
• Ability to put together and deliver convincing PowerPoint presentations.

About S&P Global Ratings:
At S&P Global Ratings, our analyst-driven credit ratings, research, and sustainable finance opinions provide critical insights that are essential to translating complexity into clarity so market participants can uncover opportunities and make decisions with conviction. By bringing transparency to the market through high-quality independent opinions on creditworthiness, we enable growth across a wide variety of organizations, including businesses, governments, and institutions.
What's In It For You?
Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation - Powering Global Markets.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr