ESG Data Analyst

Job Title: ESG Data Analyst

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid work environment)

Position Type: Full-Time

Company Overview:

Ethos is a cutting-edge fintech software company that empowers investors to align their money with causes they care about. Through innovative tools, Ethos provides transparent and meaningful data regarding the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact of investments. The company sources data from hundreds of channels, including government agencies, company filings, independent third parties, and primary research, making it possible for investors to make informed, impactful decisions.

Position Overview:

The ESG Data Analyst will play a vital role in Ethos’ mission by helping manage and analyze ESG data, ensuring that it is reliable, up-to-date, and insightful for customers. This individual will be responsible for sourcing, ingesting, and analyzing ESG and impact-related data for thousands of companies, funds, and client portfolios. You will also contribute to developing analytical models, refining ratings methodology, and expanding the data product.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research Data Sources: Identify new potential ESG data sources from government data, independent organizations, and other relevant channels.
• Data Integration & Management: Help manage the ingestion and integration of raw data from multiple sources, ensuring the data is clean, accurate, and up-to-date.
• Data Quality Assurance: Monitor the quality and recency of data, ensuring continuous updates from available data sources.
• Analytical Models: Assist in developing new analytical models that make data meaningful for customers, including creating new portfolio metrics.
• Methodology Refinement: Provide input on refining ESG ratings and methodology based on customer feedback, partners, and market research.
• Data Coverage Expansion: Contribute to expanding coverage of securities, such as adding new data from SEC filings and developing methodologies for rating private companies and government bonds.
• Data Product Development: Help further develop and expand the data product, including enhancing the usage of the data API.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience: 2-3 years in a data-related role, ideally with experience in financial or ESG data.
• Skills: Strong ability to model detailed data and extract insights from it. Experience working with large datasets and making them actionable.
• Interest in ESG: A passion for or interest in ESG or sustainable finance is preferred.
• Work Ethic: A focus on quality and excellence in all aspects of work, with attention to detail.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with data ingestion, cleaning, and integration processes. Knowledge of data modeling and analytical techniques.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Employee stock ownership
• Hybrid work environment
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• 401k savings plan

How to Apply:

To apply, submit your LinkedIn profile or resume to careers@ethosesg.com.

Why Ethos:

At Ethos, you'll work with a diverse, forward-thinking team that’s at the forefront of ESG technology. Your work will directly contribute to a mission that brings social and environmental impact to the forefront of investment decisions. If you have a passion for sustainability, data analysis, and innovation, we encourage you to join our growing team.

This position presents a great opportunity for an individual looking to make a meaningful impact in the ESG and finance space, combining data expertise with a passion for sustainability.