Standard Setting & Research

• Lead research, analysis, and development of recommendations on industry specific ESG issues to maintain and revise our Standards
• Establish expertise in key and emerging sustainability topics by monitoring industry, market and company news, and engaging with the market
• Leverage quantitative and qualitative data to form research-based insights around the financial impacts of sustainability topics
• Lead engagements with the Board and drive reviews and decisions on standard-setting activities

Market Relations
• Develop and implement strategies to build new relationships and enhance existing relationships with companies, investors, and subject matter experts to gather input on our standards and relevant ESG issues
• Engage and facilitate stakeholder dialogues with experts who can inform the standard-setting process
• Drive market education, awareness, and participation in the standard-setting process through moderating and/or representing the Value Reporting Foundation at relevant industry conferences, workshops, and events

QUALIFICATIONS

Analysts are proactive, curious, strategic, collaborative, and highly organized critical thinkers with a growth mindset who are committed to the vision and values of the Value Reporting Foundation. In addition, Analysts have:

• 5+ years of professional experience in a finance, accounting, consulting, and/or sustainability function
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills, including technical aptitude and the ability to synthesize complex quantitative and qualitative information into clear insights and conclusions
• Understanding of capital markets, corporate finance and/or financial disclosures is a must
• Experience in sustainability or environmental, social & governance (ESG) research preferred
• Excellent writing, presentation, and speaking skills across a range of formats and audiences
• Experience in leading and managing strategic stakeholder relationships, with investor and corporate stakeholders is a plus
• Driven and collaborative work style with an ability to be effective both as an individual contributor and project manager in a dynamic environment
• Undergraduate degree (BA or BS) required
• Advanced degree and/or certification in a relevant field preferred (e.g., MBA, MS in Engineering or Finance, CFA, CPA)
• Proficiency using Bloomberg Terminal, Thomson Reuters Eikon, or other financial data and analytics platforms a plus
• Deep commitment to our mission