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.

Key Responsibilities

1. ESG Research & Analysis

- Conduct in-depth ESG research and company assessments aligned with client methodologies/frameworks
- Analyze company disclosures including sustainability reports, annual reports, proxy filings, and policies
- Interpret qualitative and quantitative ESG data with strong attention to accuracy and consistency

2. Quality Control & Review

- Perform detailed quality checks on ESG assessments completed by analysts and senior analysts
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with client-specific frameworks and guidelines
- Identify gaps, discrepancies, and areas of improvement in research outputs

3. Team Support & Mentorship

- Act as a point of contact for analysts and senior analysts for day-to-day queries
- Guide team members on complex ESG indicators and interpretation challenges
- Support onboarding and training of recent team members

4. Project Coordination

- Assist in managing project workflows, timelines, and deliverables
- Ensure smooth coordination within the team to meet client deadlines
- Escalate risks or bottlenecks proactively

5.



Client Engagement Support

- Support ESG projects by collaborating with senior stakeholders and research leads
- Assist in developing ESG insights, recommendations, and analytical outputs for client deliverables

6. Process Improvement & Innovation

- Suggest and implement improvements in research methodologies, data collection, and workflows
- Contribute to building internal knowledge repositories and best practices
- Support automation or efficiency initiatives where applicable
- outputs for client deliverables
- Provide research-backed inputs for ESG strategies and reports

Skills Required

- Strong understanding of ESG frameworks, standards, and reporting guidelines (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD).
- Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Proven experience in managing client relationships and leading projects.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with ESG data analytics tools is a plus.

Eligibility:

- Master’s degree in finance/economics, MBA or equivalent. Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, Finance is a plus.
- 4+ years of experience in sustainability research, consulting or a related area.

What We Offer:

- Market-competitive salary package.
- Flexible working (WFO/WFH).
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Location: Varanasi (On-site)

Position: Lead Analyst / Research Lead

Start date: ASAP

Salary: As per market standard

Job Type: Full Time

If interested, please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/MAitHJwpM4nJNq1A9

📌 Lead Analyst (Varanasi)
🏢 SustainoMetric
📍 Varanasi