ESG Intern [Financial KPIs]

About the Role

You will be working alongside a team of sustainability experts, where you will research and analyze company disclosures to capture business and geographical revenue segments, along with other financial and non-financial key performance indicators (KPIs). This will involve reviewing annual reports, company websites, and other publicly available information on public and private companies. You may also have opportunities to work with ESG data points, contributing to GIST Impact’s broader sustainability and corporate impact assessment efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Review company annual reports, financial statements, and publicly available information on company websites to understand business operations and financial performance.
• Collect, organise, and analyse company-level financial data, including revenue, employee count, and revenue breakdowns by business segment and geographical region.
• Analyse reported business segments and map them to established industry and economic activity classification frameworks, including those prescribed by regulatory bodies such as the European Union.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of collected data in line with defined research methodologies and industry standards.
• Develop an understanding of different economic sectors, industries, and business models to support the classification and analysis of company data.
• Gain exposure to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data points and their relevance to corporate impact assessment, as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Graduate in Commerce, Business Administration, Business Management, Business Economics, Economics, or a related field. Undergraduates will not be considered.
• Good understanding of financial statements, annual reports, and corporate financial reporting, particularly revenue segmentation by business and geographical regions.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with attention to detail and the ability to interpret and classify financial data accurately.
• Keen interest in understanding economic sectors, industries, and business models.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with Google Sheets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and manage large volumes of data in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in ESG metrics, sustainability, and corporate impact assessment is desirable.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates pursuing or holding CFA or CA qualifications are also welcome.