Jr. ESG and Data Specialist for the banking sector, Helsinki

We are now looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Junior ESG and Data Specialist to join our client in the banking sector. This is a great opportunity to start your career with sustainability and ESG while working together with your team on versatile tasks related to sustainability and risks. We expect you to bring your insightfulness and innovative approach with you, and offer a great chance to see how sustainability and ESG are implemented in a global organization. If you are eager to dig in deep with data, transcribe, and analyze your findings, read on and apply today!

City : Helsinki

Job Category : IT

Extent : Full time, until 31.7.2025

Start date : As soon as possible

Type of work : Staffing

Other : Possibility to work remote

About The Role

In this role, you will work closely with your team and internal stakeholders. You will focus on the quantification and analysis of portfolios related to sustainability risks and conduct risk analysis on portfolios by analyzing data sets. In addition, you will take part in data collection, and research around relevant sustainability matters, e.g. legislative requirements for different industries and support delivery and maintenance of existing tools. We expect you to feel at home in a global work environment and navigate fluently in a rapidly evolving technical and regulatory landscape.

You are offered

• A great team of experts to work with and learn from
• A valuable opportunity to learn and professionally develop in a global organization
• Independent and responsible tasks
• Hybrid work model (3 days at the office/week)
  
  

Work tasks

• Data gathering, analysis, and research on sustainability matters
• Operate and provide oversight to key risk metrics, their management, and implementation, e.g. on biodiversity loss or human rights risks
• Maintain and support technical solutions for ESG-related risk identification, analysis, management, monitoring, and reporting
• Support delivery and maintenance of existing tools through coding knowledge such as SAS, SQL, and Power BI platforms
  
  

We are looking for

• Fluent written and spoken English
• Suitable educational background in finance or equivalent work experience demonstrating a strong understanding of corporate finance, financial theory, financial markets, and quantitative methods
• Some prior experience and/or a strong interest in working with ESG and sustainability reporting and data
• Strong skills in working with data, including skills with SQL and PowerBI
• Strong analytical and research skills
  
  

To succeed in the role, as an employee you are:

• Self-sufficient
• Able to take initiative
• Innovative
  
  

A credit information check will be carried out for the chosen candidate.

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

Become a part of Academic Work

As a consultant at Academic Work, we offer great opportunities for professional growth, building your network and creating valuable contacts for the future. You will also have a designated Consultant Manager to support you along your journey.

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Do you have questions about this job?

Niina Isoranta or a colleague in the recruitment team will gladly answer you on [email protected] Please specify advert-ID in your email: 15108571