Climate Data Analyst

The Climate Data and Content team is responsible for research and assessment of carbon footprint and business initiatives related to climate change for approximately 14,000 companies globally. Team's research is focused on climate-related metrics including carbon emissions, energy performance, climate change targets and commitments, and other relevant sector-specific data, using a variety of sources such as annual reports, sustainability reports, news publications, and other company disclosures. You will operate at the intersection of sustainability & climate expertise, data operations, and MSCI's firmwide AI and automation transformation helping evolve manual, document-heavy workflows into intelligent, auditable, and scalable data processes. Data Research & Assessment Procure and process information on globally listed companies using multiple sources including ARs, CSRs, websites, and web crawlersCapture and transform climate data metrics including carbon emissions, energy performance, climate targets, and sector-specific KPIs into meaningful information, ratings, and scoresContribute to sector expertise and support all climate data integration effortsUpdate and refine industry assessment guides for data collectors and internal analystsQuality Assurance & Data Integrity Review and validate climate data provided by vendors and issuers within your sector coverageDesign and implement process improvements and QA checks to ensure consistent data quality and efficiencyReconcile data challenges and address queries from internal and external users pertaining to climate dataLeverage automation and rule-based checks to reduce manual errors and improve throughputAI & Automation in Operations Apply approved AI tools and automation frameworks to support automated QC, anomaly detection, intelligent triage of high-risk or complex cases, and workflow optimisationValidate AI outputs, understand their limitations, and ensure human-in-the-loop decision makingUse AI-supported tools to summarise, compare, and triage documentation while retaining analyst judgment and accountabilityContribute to the responsible adoption of AI-assisted tools that improve speed, accuracy, and scaleStakeholder Engagement & Communication Engage with internal and external stakeholders for better understanding of methodology and dataAddress queries from internal and external users, train users on methodologies and processes, and maintain process documentationWork with a global team of researchers, data specialists, IT teams, and vendors to enhance assessment of companies' carbon footprint, climate targets, and climate change mitigation practicesProcess Improvement Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise, and automate repetitive tasksDrive coverage and content expansion projects defined by the businessContribute to working committees, projects, or perform other tasks as deemed necessary by the business Experience Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Statistics, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Oil & Gas Engineering, or Power Management Experience: 1-3 years of working experience in Energy (Oil & Gas), Power, Industrials, or Transport sectors and/or a background in GHG assessments, GRI reporting, or environmental impact assessments Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of climate change issues and regulations, including carbon offsets and climate reporting standards (e.g. TCFD, ISSB) and frameworks (e.g. IPCC, UNFCCC) .