Sustainability Analyst

The role

Support the Head of Sustainability in build-out and ongoing refinement of the ESG framework. Focus on data collection, ESG monitoring tools and reporting of metrics (internal as well as external).

Key accountabilities

• Be responsible for collating, verifying, manipulating and presenting ESG-relevant data
• Data gathering and processing for all ESG topics: to support internal reporting as well as external reporting (via e.g., investor presentations or ESG reports)
• Data gathering and processing in support of industry-wide initiatives the company has subscribed to (e.g., Poseidon Principles, NZIA)
• Support reporting according to industry standards, e.g., TCFD
• Liaise with data vendors to stay up to date with market offerings and review company subscriptions on an ongoing basis
• Act as a bridge between business/underwriting requirements and the technical implementation of ESG tools (e.g., refining ESG tools over time into a more integrated platform)
• Support on daily ESG review of underwriting risks
• Support Head of Sustainability as required on other ESG-related tasks or initiatives (e.g., developing training materials), with scope to own certain projects if appropriate

Skills & experience

• Passion for data with strong skills in interpreting, cleaning, manipulating and visualising data
• Excel, Power BI and Powerpoint skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge of (re)insurance, with prior experience in the industry (Lloyd's/London Market/specialty insurance/reinsurance experience strongly preferred)
• Demonstrable interest in ESG

Beneficial, but not essential:

• Familiarity with ESG issues and key initiatives such as NZIA/PSI, TCFD, EU Taxonomy (will be key to the role but not essential as a pre-requisite)
• Basic coding skills
• Knowledge of/experience in external reporting (e.g., Annual Reports, investor presentations, ESG reports)