ESG Consultant

Role: ESG Consultant

Job type: Contractual - 2 months
Location: EON IT Park, Kharadi, Pune 
Work mode: Work from office
Consultant fee: 25k to 30k per month

Job Summary
We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical ESG Consultant to support Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) research and data operations. The role involves collecting, validating, analyzing, and maintaining ESG-related information for companies across multiple industries and geographies.
This is an excellent opportunity for fresh graduates or early-career professionals who are interested in sustainability, responsible investing, corporate governance, climate risk, and ESG data analysis.
Key Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and validate ESG data from publicly available sources such as annual reports, sustainability reports, company disclosures, regulatory filings, and news articles.
• Perform research related to Environmental, Social, and Governance indicators.
• Analyze company disclosures and identify relevant ESG risks, controversies, and performance metrics.
• Maintain accuracy, quality, and timeliness of ESG datasets and research outputs.
• Support ESG ratings, benchmarking, and scoring activities.
• Work with internal stakeholders to resolve data discrepancies and improve process efficiency.
• Track industry trends, sustainability regulations, and evolving ESG frameworks.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and dashboards for internal and client requirements.
• Ensure adherence to process guidelines, quality standards, and SLAs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, or related disciplines.
• Freshers or candidates with up to 1 year of experience are welcome to apply.
• Basic understanding of ESG concepts, sustainability, or financial markets is preferred.
• Good analytical and research skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of ESG frameworks such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, or UN PRI.
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting and responsible investment concepts.
• Basic understanding of financial statements and corporate governance.
• Experience with data analysis tools or visualization platforms is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Research Orientation
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Team Collaboration
• Learning Agility

Career Growth Opportunities
This role provides exposure to:

• ESG Ratings & Research
• Sustainable Finance
• Climate Risk Analysis
• Corporate Governance Assessment
• Data Analytics & Reporting
• Global Financial Markets