Role

Research Analyst/Senior Research Analyst - ESG & Sustainability

Roles and responsibilities

-Lead ESG research, sustainability reporting, and end-to-end delivery of client engagements

-Develop sustainability reports and disclosures aligned with frameworks such as ISSB (IFRS S1 & S2), GRI, SASB, TCFD, CSRD/ESRS, CDP, and BRSR

-Lead ESG and sustainability advisory engagements, including materiality studies, benchmarking, climate risk and chance analysis, gap reviews, and strategy development

-Manage client relationships, stakeholder interactions, and executive-level presentations

-Contribute to cross-functional research and strategic intelligence projects beyond sustainability

Industry focus

- Diversified industry exposure across sectors

Qualifications

-Postgraduate degree in Sustainability/ Environmental Science/ Environmental Management, or a related field.

-Possession of one or more recognized ESG or sustainability-related certifications (e.g., GRI, SASB/FSA, ISSB, CDP, GHG Protocol, LEED, or equivalent) is preferred

Skills





-4-8 years of experience in sustainability research, reporting, and ESG consulting/advisory

-Excellent report writing and business communication skills, with the ability to develop high-quality client-ready reports and disclosures

-Strong understanding of global sustainability regulations, reporting standards, disclosure frameworks, and emerging ESG requirements

-Exposure to GHG accounting, carbon footprinting, climate risk analysis, decarbonization, and net-zero strategy development is desirable

-Experience developing thought leadership content and Points of View (PoVs) on sustainability and ESG topics is desirable

- Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, ability to work independently
- Strong project management capabilities with experience managing multiple concurrent engagements
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills

📌 Research / Senior Research Analyst - ESG & sustainability (Gurugram)
🏢 Crisil
📍 Gurugram