Energetic and motivated ESG analyst, responsible for delivering content analysis on environmental social and governance data. I am highly proficient in excel and word & can quickly adapt to new systems and deliver consistently high standards of written and verbal communication. Seeks out opportunities to go beyond basics, improve processes, and manage across the requirements of multiple stakeholders.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Content analyst (ESG Team)
Refinitiv, an LSEG Business
05.2023 - Current
Conducted and extensive research on encompassing more than 12000 Global companies, analyzing diverse data metrics related to controversial news and its effects on these companies.
Sustainability research with topics like climate change, emissions, governance, social and environmental issues, Diversity and inclusion, EU taxonomy all in space of Controversies.
Worked on list FCCs data like HRC corporate equality index, Global compact, Equator principles, Ethical trading initiative (ETI), UNPRI, Extractive industries transparency initiative (EITI).
Manage and avoid risks to clients by ensuring prompt and accurate reporting, timely rectification and maintaining of discrepancies.
Worked to ensure that the data are captured correctly in the system and are being reviewed on a weekly basis.
Review of all the e-mails from clients and custodies on a daily basis to ensure smooth operations.
Trained new hires on the roles and responsibilities for the process.
Data Content Researcher, ESG
Morningstar
09.2022 - 04.2023
Research on ESG metrics such as Board Structure, Materiality Assessment, Risk Governance, Climate Strategy, diversity and Inclusion, Human Rights, Human Capital Development, Health and Safety, Privacy Policy etc.
Conducting systematic audits on research conducted by the ESG Research team.
Building ESG Validation Checks for indicators for Environment, Social and governance Pillars. Capturing Missing information, Industry wise checks and finding out Inconsistency Information.
Reviewing all the indicators, Checking the Accuracy of the data and verifying the Implemented ESG Checks.
Acting as a Backup to the Team Manager.
Content analyst (ESG Team)
Refinitiv, an LSEG Business
03.2021 - 08.2022
Responsible for the collection and maintenance of high-quality data across a wide range of ESG data, with using 10K, Def 14A, Annual reports, CSR reports, with set of standards.
Understanding and executing of various ESG frameworks such as GRI, SASB, CDP, TCFD, EU taxonomy etc. into the assessment methodology.
Act as a back up to the team leader and actively participate on the calls with the management and clients. Conducting internal audits on research conducted by the team.
Mentor and support the staff by providing training to the new joiners and interns on the process and taking care of their quality and performance. Interfacing with customers to understand their needs and present detailed root cause analysis reports with corrective actions for data correction cases.
Research ESG aspects of listed companies covering issues such as climate change, environmental management, human capital management, business ethics, and corporate governance.
Perform thorough research on Environmental, Social and Governance risks, opportunities and capabilities of the companies using any combination of publicly available information e.g., the company's CSR and annual reports, company voting histories, the Carbon Disclosure Project etc.
Associate Research Analyst (VEDaas)
Refinitiv, an LSEG Business
09.2018 - 02.2021
Sourcing the information about companies (Legal name, trading status, Address, ownership).
Creating the new entities information in the database (VED).
Updating all relevant information from public source within specific timeframes.
QFC (Qualified financial contracts), Delivering high quality data and facilitate problem solving on data and product queries including client demands and maintenance from time to time.
Analyzing, interpreting, and extracting the ownership data (Shareholders who owns more than 25%) of the entity and controlling Relationships of Funds and plans.
Extensive research of data from approved sites, company websites, stock exchanges, regulatory bodies such as IAPD and Edgars/hoovers, D&B, Bloomberg, Verif etc.
We track legal information about companies with regards to their Official/Trading Names, Incorporation details, Tax Authorities/ Tax file IDs and shareholding structure in the company.
Education
B. Com -
Bangalore University
01.2013 - 01.2016
MBA - Finance
Visvesvaraya Technological University
01.2016 - 01.2018
Skills
Research and Analysis Skills
Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Presentation Skills
Team Building Skills
Energetic
Positive
Self-motivated
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Accomplishments
Achieved Wall of fame team award for H1-2019.
Performance was rated as outperforming for the years 2019 and 2021 in Refinitiv.
Proven skills in training interns and new joiners and quality management.
Recognized as the performer of the quarter in Q32023 at LSEG for contribution in the Controversy process success.
Lead Compliance Specialist at Refinitiv – An LSEG Business (Formerly Thomson Reuters Financial & Risk)Lead Compliance Specialist at Refinitiv – An LSEG Business (Formerly Thomson Reuters Financial & Risk)