Lead Analyst

<p>SustainoMetric, an on-demand ESG Research firm based in The Netherlands, is looking to expand its ESG Research team with a Lead Analyst. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in ESG consulting, research, or related fields. This role bridges execution and leadership combining hands-on ESG research expertise with team oversight and quality ownership. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in driving high-quality ESG assessments, mentoring analysts, and ensuring seamless project delivery, while contributing to process improvements and client-aligned outputs.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>1. ESG Research &amp; Analysis&nbsp;</strong></p><p>&nbsp;• Conduct in-depth ESG research and company assessments aligned with client methodologies/frameworks&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;• Analyze company disclosures including sustainability reports, annual reports, proxy filings, and policies&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;• Interpret qualitative and quantitative ESG data with strong attention to accuracy and consistency&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>2. Quality Control &amp; Review&nbsp;</strong></p><p>&nbsp;• Perform detailed quality checks on ESG assessments completed by analysts and senior analysts&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with client-specific frameworks and guidelines&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;• Identify gaps, discrepancies, and areas of improvement in research outputs&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>3. Team Support &amp; Mentorship&nbsp;</strong></p><p>&nbsp;• Act as a point of contact for analysts and senior analysts for day-to-day queries&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;• Guide team members on complex ESG indicators and interpretation challenges&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;• Support onboarding and training of new team members&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>4. Project Coordination&nbsp;</strong></p><p>&nbsp;• Assist in managing project workflows, timelines, and deliverables&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;• Ensure smooth coordination within the team to meet client deadlines&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;• Escalate risks or bottlenecks proactively&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>5. Client Engagement Support&nbsp;</strong></p><p>&nbsp;• Support ESG projects by collaborating with senior stakeholders and research leads&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;• Assist in developing ESG insights, recommendations, and analytical outputs for client deliverables&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>6. Process Improvement &amp; Innovation&nbsp;</strong></p><p>&nbsp;• Suggest and implement improvements in research methodologies, data collection, and workflows&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;• Contribute to building internal knowledge repositories and best practices&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;• Support automation or efficiency initiatives where applicable&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;• outputs for client deliverables&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;• Provide research-backed inputs for ESG strategies and reports&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Skills Required&nbsp;</strong></p><p>&nbsp;• Strong understanding of ESG frameworks, standards, and reporting guidelines (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD).&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;• Proven experience in managing client relationships and leading projects.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with ESG data analytics tools is a plus.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>&nbsp;• Master’s degree in finance/economics, MBA or equivalent. Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, Finance is a plus.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;• 4+ years of experience in sustainability research, consulting or a related area.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What We Offer:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>&nbsp;• Market-competitive salary package.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;• Flexible working (WFO/WFH).&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;• Opportunities for professional growth and development.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Varanasi (On-site)&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Position:</strong> Lead Analyst / Research Lead&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Start date: </strong>ASAP&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>As per market standard&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full Time&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;If interested, please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/wuE8qqecZGwig1Nh9</p>