ESG Data Analyst at SLR Consulting in New York, NY

Summary: SLR Consulting is a coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals delivering environmental and sustainability services. The ESG Data Analyst will support ESG data client work, including developing tailored data strategies, collecting, validating, analyzing, and reporting on ESG data for private market investors. Responsibilities: - Execute ESG data client projects, including supporting strategy creation, data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting, typically supporting on 3-5 overlapping projects in a given week - Development of ESG data collection surveys, tailored to GP client needs, industry frameworks (e.g., EDCI, SFDR), and sectoral materiality - Coordinating with GP client’s portfolio companies to support accurate and timely data collection, leading email coordination and eventually supporting on live calls - Develop validation tools and processes to ensure data quality - Analyze data trends and compile insights into client deliverables like reports and data packs - Cultivate understanding of core ESG data frameworks (EDCI, SFDR, TCFD, etc.) and LP expectations - Support with ongoing evolution and improvements of Malk’s ESG data offerings through process efficiency improvements, training materials, internal best practice-sharing, and insight delivery - Leverage a range of internal and third-party data tools to complete client ESG data projects and be a resource to broader team on the integration of these tools Required Qualifications: - Exceptional Excel and quantitative analysis skills - Strong communication skills - Project management skills - Time management skills - Attention to detail - At least 1 year of professional experience - Self-starters - Multi-taskers - Critical thinkers - Ability to work across multiple different teams Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with relational databases - Experience with data visuals/dashboards - Familiarity with SQL - Good writing skills - Research skills - Qualitative reasoning skills - Previous experience in consulting roles - Experience working with private equity or in ESG/Sustainability - Strong academic track record - Background in data science, business analytics, and/or computer science Required Skills: Excel, Quantitative analysis Important Skills: SQL, Data visualization, Project management Nice-to-Have Skills: Research skills, Qualitative reasoning, Multi-tasking, Attention to detail, Communication, Time management, Writing skills, Critical thinking, Self-starter Benefits: Medical, Dental, Orthodontia, Vision, FSA/HSA, Generous PTO accrual, 15 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, Company paid life insurance, Short & long term disability insurance, Employee assistance program