Esg Research Intern

**Research**:
Use your eye for actionable insights to help clients identify and manage emerging risks and opportunities.

**ESG Investing**:
Shape the future of ESG

Could you make ESG - or environment, social and governance - more central to investment decisions?

We’ve dedicated over 45 years to measuring and modeling ESG characteristics, and today we work with over 3,000 clients worldwide. Working in ESG is your opportunity to create value that really matters for your career, our clients, and the future we all share.

Position overview

MSCI ESG Research LLC., part of MSCI Inc, is looking for 6-month internship applicants in Singapore to help with the expanding ESG business and research demands in Greater China market. This role allows you to participate in the incorporation of sustainability themes into investment research, especially for the rapidly growing Chinese market.
- Global ESG & Climate regulatory trends
- Sector or industry-level ESG & Climate trends
- Greater China ESG & Climate trends

Your key responsibilities
- Provide research support to senior analysts. Some examples are:

- Assist ESG ratings model review
- Prepared materials that tailored for local audiences (English/Chinese translations needed)
- Present research findings to the relevant internal/external stakeholders

Specific knowledge and skills
- Strong awareness of sustainability and climate trends/issues;
- Ability to multi-task;
- Can efficiently communicate/present research findings to internal/external stakeholders;
- Can work under the pressure of deadlines and deliver work on time.
- Efficient team player who communicates effectively and who can also work independently without constant supervision.

Desired experience
- Advanced degree in economics or sustainability-related field (masters or PhD) is preferred but not required;
- Strong background in data science and modeling are preferred but not required;
- Previous internship experience in the sustainability field is preferred but not required. E.g.:

- Experience in sustainability/ESG Research or corporate social responsibility, or
- Relevant financial services experience that includes exposure to ESG investment, or
- Relevant public policy or academic or NGO experience

Desired qualifications
- Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese
- Must be able to commit to a minimum of 3 days per week.

About MSCI

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose - to power better investment decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

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 that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

To all recruitment agencies

MSCI does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any MSCI employee, location, or website. MSCI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes.

Note on recruitment scams
- Quotes from Cyril Pecoraro, Helen Droz, SK Kim

I think that everyone who is interested in the impacts of climate change in our society should join. With more companies and people realizing how serious this is, demand for products and insights will never cease to grow.

**Cyril Pecoraro** **|** Research

It’s exciting to combine my interest in data science with my passion for preventing climate change, working at a place where I truly believe I can make an impact.

**Helen Droz** **|** Research

Research Associate in Shanghai, SK expresses how MSCI’s open culture has given her visibility to collaborate across borders and with board members.

**SK Kim** **|** Research

**Benefits**:

- At MSCI, we provide competitive benefits programs in every region in which we do business.Wherever you are with us, you will find benefits that can help ensure your health, wellbeing and financial security, so you can be at your best both in work and in your personal life. Our Here For You Employee Assistance Program provides financial and legal advice, confidential emotional support and free access to online information, resources and tools.

**Development opportunities**:

- Guided by your manager, our learning and development opportunities empower you to perform at your best, make and impact and shape your career.**Singapore**:
One Raffles Quay
09-04, North Tower
Singapore 048583

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