About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

09

S&P Global Sustainable 1

The Role: Team Leader – Climate & Impact Research

The Team: 

Our team is composed of experienced professionals driven to identify the transformative solutions of tomorrow. The business has a casual and friendly atmosphere with an entrepreneurial spirit. As a team player, you will contribute to the unique culture and energy of the department as it continues to grow.

Responsibilities & Impact:

S&P Global Sustainable1, the single source of essential sustainability intelligence, is seeking an experienced lead to join our Climate and Impact Research team. The role provides an opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation in the field of sustainable finance.

As a part of Climate & Impact team, you will deliver and maintain accurate, complete and timely data sets while considering the business divisions global interests and needs internally & externally.

This role will involve working with the team and the management on a variety of initiatives related to Climate & Impact operations. This is an opportunity to lead the team consisting of 12 to 15 individual contributors and contribute towards achieving the goals of team. Accountability would be towards understanding and owning the business objectives; be a role model for people and peer group; communicate with passion and enthusiasm, embrace change as a way of working; and lead by example when communicating new initiatives.

• Lead a team of 12 – 15 associates
• Manages a team in data extraction of information from various sources, tools and documents.
• Ensure team members are compliant when conducting data/information collection through thorough knowledge of guidelines, policies and research tools.
• Responsible for the day-to-day workflow management and performance of a team to ensure accuracy and efficiency of process workflows.
• Manages the performance review process, talent development and talent management processes of the team.
• May interact with internal and external clients as necessary and occasionally works on new projects and data enhancement initiatives as assigned.
• Identify individual strengths to appropriately delegate work amongst the team.
• Ensure clear and seamless communication across levels and teams.
• Train the subsequent batches that would be a part of the EUT data set
• Provides input and ideas for new collection methods and product improvements related to the covered content sets.

What we are looking for:

Functional and Business Knowledge:

• Applies general knowledge of operations principles, theories and work tools developed through past experience to best complete assignments.
• Thorough knowledge of business and data/content management objectives.
• Possesses strong analytical skills and familiarity with relational database concepts.

Problem Solving:

• Solve a variety of problems within their operational setting.
• Provide solutions based on best practices and existing precedents.
• Coordinate and manage projects from start to finish.

People Development

• Manage the performance of team members and conduct reviews
• Conduct intensive trainings for the team.
• Plan resource requirements and develop back-up and succession plans.
• Manage the aspirations of team members and create an environment of continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile:

• 1-3 years of Team leading experience
• Experience in ESG Domain is an added advantage
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Interpersonal & Relationship Building skills
• Analytical skills
• Good problem-solving skills / Result orientation
• Ability to work well within the context of a global team
• Familiar with LEAN and Six sigma concepts.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Business Administration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with ESG and climate change concepts
• Thorough understanding of Appian workflow
• Basic understanding of SQL, PowerBI tools

About Sustainable 1

S&P Global’s centralized source for sustainability intelligence, Sustainable1 offers comprehensive coverage of global markets combined with sustainability products, insights and solutions from across our divisions to help customers assess risks, uncover opportunities and inform long-term sustainable growth. Companies, governments and institutions worldwide look to us for in-depth data, and well-informed points of view on critical topics like energy transition, climate resilience, positive impact, and sustainable finance. The breadth and depth of our knowledge and experience go deep on the details that define the big picture so customers can act with conviction.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/sustainable1

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 world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

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.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

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.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

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. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
 

S&P Global has a Securities Disclosure and Trading Policy (“the Policy”) that seeks to mitigate conflicts of interest by monitoring and placing restrictions on personal securities holding and trading. The Policy is designed to promote compliance with global regulations. In some Divisions, pursuant to the Policy’s requirements, candidates at S&P Global may be asked to disclose securities holdings. Some roles may include a trading prohibition and remediation of positions when there is an effective or potential conflict of interest. Employment at S&P Global is contingent upon compliance with the Policy. 

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