:ESG Research Analyst, Manufacturing Sector

We are seeking a motivated and analytical ESG Research Analyst, Manufacturing Sector to join our team. The role involves researching and analyzing environmental, social, and governance issues affecting manufacturing companies and industrial sectors. Responsibilities include reviewing company disclosures, analyzing ESG data, identifying risks and opportunities, benchmarking companies, monitoring regulatory developments, and preparing high-quality research reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ESG research and assessments on manufacturing companies and industrial sectors.
• Review annual reports, sustainability reports, ESG disclosures, company policies, and regulatory filings.
• Analyze environmental, social, and governance performance using quantitative and qualitative information.
• Identify material ESG risks, opportunities, gaps, and emerging trends.
• Assess company performance in areas such as greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency, waste management, occupational health and safety, labor practices, corporate governance, and climate risk.
• Conduct peer comparisons and industry benchmarking.
• Monitor ESG, sustainability, climate, and regulatory developments affecting the manufacturing sector.
• Review company disclosures against relevant sustainability standards and frameworks.
• Support ESG assessments, ratings, risk assessments, and due diligence assignments.
• Collect, organize, and analyze ESG and sustainability data.
• Prepare company research notes, sector reports, presentations, dashboards, and briefing materials.
• Contribute to ESG and sustainability research and thought-leadership publications.
• Participate in client and stakeholder engagements where required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Management, Statistics, or Public Policy.
• A relevant Master's degree will be an advantage.
• 3 to 7 years of professional experience in ESG research or analysis, sustainability, manufacturing or industrial operations, environmental management, sustainability consulting, climate change, carbon management, industrial or sector research, investment or equity research, or risk management.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of ESG and sustainability issues.
• Understanding of manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Knowledge of climate risk, carbon emissions, and sustainability metrics.
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting standards and frameworks such as IFRS S1 and S2, ISSB, GRI, SASB, and the GHG Protocol.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

How to Apply If you are a motivated and experienced professional seeking a challenging role, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to olayemi.olajuyi@ipmc-ng.com, copying adeyemi.oseni@ipmc-ng.com