ESG Data Analyst

About ACA: 
 

ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape. 

About Ethos: 
 

Ethos is ACA’s ESG Data and Analytics service. Ethos provides Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) data and analytics products to wealth managers, asset managers, and other financial professionals across public and private markets.  

The Opportunity:  
 

We are looking for an ESG Data Analyst to help bring great Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) data and analytics products to the market. 

You will be an integral part of a team of sustainability professionals that provide data, analytics, and advisory services. You will be responsible for working on ESG data processes, data quality, and data modeling. You will also assist with sustainability reporting, analysis, and troubleshooting for clients. 

What you will do: 
 

You will be a part of a team of ESG professionals responsible for maintaining a growing database of sustainability-related data on 12,000 companies and 7,000 funds. The team integrates information from company disclosures, government agencies, and third parties to provide sustainability data and analysis to ACA clients.  

Your responsibilities will include:  
 

• Monitor data scraped from the web daily, such as negative news articles. 

• Help manage data quality across a large database of company data, metrics, ratings, and other data types. 

• Help ensure integrity and recency of data. 

• Research potential data sources (e.g., government data). 

• Help expand our coverage of companies, funds and other securities (e.g., add new holdings data from SEC filings). 

• Help run client analyses and reports.  

• Help develop analytical models to make our data useful for customers – e.g., designing climate risk models. 

• Provide input on refining methodologies based on input from customers, partners, and available market research. 

• Help troubleshoot data-related questions and issues from clients. 

• Become an expert in sustainability data and analysis. 

• Collaborate with other ESG leaders on developing data-related products (for example, provide input into product roadmaps, report to others on goals and metrics for the ESG data team). 

To qualify for the role, you must have: 

• 1 year of experience in a role related to data analytics. 

Skills and attributes for success: 
 

• Willingness to dive deep to understand data sources and processes. 

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence in all work products. 

• Demonstrated professional integrity. 

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize effectively. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 

• Highly motivated and goal oriented; proactive in one’s own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks. 

• Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high-quality standards and customer service focus. 

• Strong oral and written communication skills. 

What working at ACA offers:   
 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options as well as a flexible work environment. You will be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We also offer unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance.  

What we commit to: 
 

ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.