Octus is seeking an ESG Analyst to join the company, working out of our Bucharest office. This is an exciting opportunity to influence, innovate and shape our client driven ESG product offering for a standardized data, ratings, and regulatory reporting platform for the world’s leading investment managers. You’ll be part of a dynamic team where you’ll have the chance to contribute to shaping the direction of our product and data development. We are looking for a motivated and mission-driven individual to help enhance our industry-leading approach to sustainable finance operations and support its growth.

You will be a champion for our existing client base, working to act on their behalf to centralize the data collection efforts to meet both regulatory reporting requirements and investor demand. You will play a key role as we continue to refine and perfect an industry standardized approach to ESG data for the leveraged loan market.

You will play a key role in supporting the operations team with data collection for ESG analysis, ensuring accuracy and consistency in the data sets. Your attention to detail will help standardize the data and contribute to its value across our operations. With your strong communication skills, you’ll collaborate with internal teams to ensure the ESG data is properly utilized and promoted as a valuable resource.

Responsibilities

• Data Collection: Gather and organize ESG and financial data from various sources, including public reports, databases, and financial statements, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Research: Conduct research to identify and analyze ESG performance indicators and financial metrics for companies, supporting the overall analysis of ESG.
• Self-Review: Review your own work to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and alignment with team standards before submitting for further review or integration.
• QA Support: Assist with basic quality assurance tasks, ensuring data integrity, flagging discrepancies, and escalating any issues to other team members for resolution.
• Collaboration: Work closely with analysts and other team members to support data-driven decision-making, offering insights based on your research and data collection.
• Reporting: Prepare simple reports or summaries of collected data, assisting in the preparation of more detailed analysis as required by other analysts or managers.
• Excel Proficiency: Utilize Excel to manage, analyze, and manipulate large data sets, ensuring the smooth integration and processing of ESG and financial data.
• Continuous Learning: Actively participate in training and development opportunities to enhance your knowledge of ESG, LevFin, data collection techniques, and analytical tools.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure the accuracy of data, share research findings, and contribute to team discussions.

Requirements: 

• Fresh graduate of ASE, SNSPA – Political Science or Biology Faculty
• A strong interest in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) topics, sustainable finance, and leveraged finance (LevFin)
• Understanding of key industry, policy, and market developments that continue to shape ESG investing
• Knowledge or interest about broader financial markets, and specific subject matter in ESG
• Excellent data collection and research skills, with a focus on gathering and organizing information in a methodical and accurate manner.
• Foundational understanding of using AI and a requirement to learn and develop understanding of AI tools with a view to implement AI efficiencies into teams workflows.
• A high level of attention to detail and thoroughness in ensuring data consistency and reliability.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities to navigate and interpret complex data.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal teams, share insights, and ensure smooth data flow.
• A proactive, organized mindset with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and grow in the field of ESG and LevFin.
• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and support colleagues in a fast-paced environment.