Sustainability & Climate Advisory Analyst

Why Nasdaq

When you work at Nasdaq, you’re working for more open and transparent markets so that more people can access opportunities. Connections can be made, jobs can be created, and communities can thrive. We want all our employees to have access to opportunity, too. That means planning for career growth, ensuring you have the tools you need, and promoting an inclusive culture where we’re all valued for our unique perspective.

Here, you will work for a global tech leader committed to breaking down barriers to inclusive prosperity. We see technology as a means to free people up to work together more productively and effectively by centralizing data, analytics, and market intelligence.

Here, we’re committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Not only is it our responsibility to do better, but we also need representative voices to power the fresh thinking that is vital for our business and our clients.

What You Will Do

Nasdaq’s Sustainability & Climate Advisory practice is looking for a Senior Analyst to contribute to our EU growth initiatives by supporting client engagements and working with both local colleagues and global colleagues across Nasdaq’s Global Sustainability & Climate Advisory business. Additional responsibilities include:

• Client leadership & Delivery
• Support complex ESG strategy, reporting and value creation projects for corporate clients
• Serve as an advisor to clients on ESG regulatory compliance (i.e. CSRD, ISSB), stakeholder expectations and best practices
• Support double materiality assessments & ESG risk management strategies
• Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of client work through effective project management and oversight
• Support carbon footprinting projects, climate risk assessments and net-zero strategy development
  
  

• Practice development
• Support global internal working groups cross to develop internal capabilities and tools to deliver scalable and impactful consulting services related to emerging ESG trends, regulatory changes and client needs
• Collaborate with global team members, fostering a productive, inclusive and high-performance culture
  
  

• Market intelligence
• Monitor and interpret evolving European regulations and standards (i.e. CSRD, ISSB) & voluntary disclosure frameworks (i.e. SASB, GRI, MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS, CDP, EcoVadis)
• Support the preparation of ESG-related disclosures, sustainability reports, client intelligence briefings & peer benchmarking reviews
• Leverage in-house ESG data and analytical tools to produce decision-useful recommendations for clients
  

What We Expect

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, Climate Science, Environmental Science or a related field is highly preferred
• 2+ years of proven experience in financial services, ESG research/Sustainable finance/Credit Ratings, thinktanks focused on sustainability, or academic research institutes.
• An advanced user of Excel & PowerPoint and in general tech-savvy
• Fluency in English with highly effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• A well-organized person, able to balance multiple assignments at once
• Strong research skills (this includes planning and delivery, effective communications, multi-tasking, and time management).
• High analytical skills with an ability to see the bigger picture while maintaining attention to detail
• A great teammate who thrives in a collaborative and international work environment
• Ability to work independently while adhering to deadlines and balancing production volumes with high quality.
• A colleague who shows initiative and is driven towards continuous improvement
• Operate within local working hours
  
  

What Would Be Helpful

• Being familiar working with data
• Proficiency in calculating scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions, with demonstrated experience in key topic areas including setting inventory boundaries and accounting for supply chain emissions using multiple approaches (EEIO, LCA, supplier-specific data)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to articulate viewpoints
• Comfortable working in a team environment across hierarchies, functions & geographies
• Knowledge of ESG regulations, ESG rating agencies & ESG investment strategies
• Having a track record of working successfully independently and within a team
  
  

What We Offer

Nasdaq ESG Advisory provides ESG and climate consulting solutions to private and public companies all around the world. Our group helps strengthen and transform corporate ESG strategies for a capital markets audience by connecting companies with sustainable investors through proprietary and unique ESG datasets.

We simplify multistakeholder demands for ESG data and information through an intuitive and successful materiality process that allows our corporate clients to discover and prioritize ESG disclosure demanded by regulators, investors, ESG rating agencies and ESG frameworks. As ESG evolves on a global basis, our team is at the forefront of innovation and helps instill confidence and transparency into our corporate client’s ESG strategy and reporting efforts.

Furthermore, we leverage primary research and technology to help our corporate clients identify ESG disclosure gaps relative to peers in an effort to improve disclosure quality so that sustainable investors are empowered to make better informed ESG investment decisions.

You can expect an autonomous but fast-paced work environment where you are recognized for your results and ability to drive things forward. Every day brings many opportunities to learn and grow and rewards with a global impact we create. In return, you will receive a competitive salary package, HMO for you and your dependents, employee stock purchase plan, retirement plan, and more.

We also offer:

• Monthly base salary 2700-3700 EUR gross (final offer will be based on candidates experience).
• Annual monetary bonus
• An option to become a Nasdaq shareholder
• Employee Stock Purchase Program Nasdaq stocks with a discount
• III pillar pension plan with additional contribution from Nasdaq
• Flexible health insurance program
• Additional paid leave days after 2 years of working at Nasdaq
• Flex day program (up to 6 days a year)
  
  

Does this sound like you?

This is a full-time permanent position located in Vilnius. The company allows the flexibility to work half a week on-site and remotely (Hybrid model). As the selection and interview process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible.

A valid work permit for the EU is required.

Individuals applying for or occupying this position must have no previous unspent convictions for criminal offences under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Lithuania, with the exception of offences solely related to minor road traffic violations.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.