Esg Market Expert Senior Associate

**Your team responsibilities**MSCI ESG, part of MSCI Inc, is seeking to expand its global ESG team by recruiting analysts experienced in covering securities in Spanish speaking countries in the Americas.The analyst will investigate and assess core ESG risks faced by industries in Spanish speaking countries in the Americas and evaluate performance along the key benchmarks for large publicly traded companies globally.The main focus will be to roughly triple the annual rating production to around 1,000 with a 16-member team across APAC, the Americas, and EMEA while providing support to Manila, Mumbai and Monterrey ratings team to improve the quality of our ratings.**What we will offer you**:- At MSCI, we provide competitive benefits programs in every region in which we do business.While our benefits plans vary in availability in our different locations, we offer a broad range of benefits that are part of the value you receive as a MSCI employee.Wherever you are with us, you will find benefits that can help ensure your health and well-being and contribute to your financial security.- A hybrid work environment, for the vast majority of employees, offering a more progressive way of working to give you the flexibility, accountability, and responsibility to empower you to perform at your very best.At the center of this way of working is a culture which is built on a strong foundation of trust.We trust our people and they trust our organization's leaders to support them.- An inclusive and performance driven culture where you are empowered to maximize your potential in an environment where all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work- A purposeful approach to Wellbeing to provide you with all the resources you need to be your best at work and in your personal life.Our Here For You Employee Assistance Program provides confidential emotional support with local experts, financial and legal advice in a wide range of issues as well as access to online information, resources and tools.All the services are available for our employees free of charge.**Your key responsibilities**- Steering the ESG assessment of securities in Spanish speaking countries in the Americas.- Develop/maintain a database of regulatory policies and practices that impact the Environment/ Social/ Governance practices of different industries.- Profile ESG performance of companies in the local market.- Contribute to the enhancement of the quality of coverage for Spanish speaking countries in the Americas.- Design quality controls and assist in methodology development.- Review and sign off on high profile research.- Represent MSCI in a client call to discuss data and content.- Represent MSCI in an issuer call to explain data collected.- Contribute to the publication of research reports on key ESG themes for Spanish speaking countries in the Americas.- Evaluate new local vendors and sources.**Your skills and experience that will help you excel**- English and Spanish (and Portuguese not necessary but nice to have)- Should have strong analytical skills and good understanding of the economic, policy and regulatory landscape of Spanish speaking countries in the Americas.- Well versed with the typical corporate governance practices followed by the companies in the market.- Identify the criticality and availability of data in Spanish speaking countries in the Americas.- Comfortable working in a team environment across hierarchies, functions and geographies.**Desired experience**- Master's degree in Business Administration / Finance/ Sustainability/ Environment or CFA is preferred but not required- Over five years of experience of which at least two years should have been as an Equity research analyst specializing in coverage of Spanish speaking countries in the Americas.- Should be experienced in producing research reports, developing projections and recommendations for securities in Spanish speaking countries in the Americas.**How we'll support you**- Coaching, support and encouragement from experts in your team- Access to a wide range of learning opportunities to support your growth and development- Customizable learning journeys to help you navigate your professional development- Transparent performance-based compensation schemes- Employee Resource Groups: MSCI Pride & Allies, MSCI Black Leadership Network, MSCI Women's Leadership Forum, MSCI Women in Tech, MSCI Asian Support Network, MSCI All Abilities, HolaMSCI and MSCI Climate Action Network.**About MSCI and our teams**MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community.With over 50 years of expertise in research, data and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios.We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions