Academic Research Coordinator

Vor 5 Tagen


Fribourg, Schweiz RepRisk AG Vollzeit

Company Description**
About Us**

RepRisk is a rapidly growing global company and a pioneer in the ESG data science field. Our goal is to make the world a better place by creating transparency in the business world - we are driving positive change via the power of data. We combine AI and machine learning with human intelligence to analyze public information and identify environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks. We serve as a reality check for how companies conduct their business around the world - do they walk their talk when it comes to human rights, labor standards, corruption, and environmental issues?
**We Offer**
- Competitive fixed compensation
- Flexible working hours and arrangements
- An entrepreneurial, international, and dynamic work environment
- A shared mission to drive accountability and responsible behavior of companies, thus creating positive change
- A company that embraces diversity, because life would be boring if we were all the same

Job Description**
About You**

Are you looking to combine your assertiveness, strong drive, and can-do attitude with a meaningful job in a growing market? Do you want to work at a company where your contribution has a real, measurable impact - and you are rewarded for it? Do you love to connect with people in a professional environment? Are you a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, always going the extra mile with passion? Do you adapt well to changing priorities and tasks while striving to deliver the best quality without missing a deadline? Do you undertake your work with a high attention to detail? Do you have a strong interest in ESG?

If your answers are YES - this might be the perfect role for you
**Your Responsibilities**

We are looking for a student to join RepRisk as an Academic Research coordinator. This is an administrative role that will give you the opportunity to have direct contact with leading universities and business schools. The role requires a strong interest in ESG and Sustainable Finance, and a willingness to support internal operational tasks, external academic research projects, and if needed, back tests of prospective clients. Experience in programming, affinity for financial markets, and an interested in back-testing financial data are qualities that will allow you to thrive in this role.
You will be part of the Investment Management team that drives the use of ESG metrics in academia and the asset management industry.

Your tasks will include:

- Coordination of reserach projects
- Interaction with academic researchers on various topics
- Supporting academics with data exports, paperwork, reports, Salesforce updates
- New academic outreach via contact of published authors
- Administrative and operational support of the Investment Management team, including supporting activities related to the backtesting of prospective clients, set up and maintenace of documenation, and project management tasks

Qualifications**
You Bring**
- Sustainable Finance or similar degree in progress
- Financial market knowledge
- Creativity with the capacity to adhere to processes and enjoy administrative tasks
- SQL knowledge and coding skills in Python and R are a plus
- Support RepRisk's position as a leading ESG service provider by maintaining the high-quality service standards of RepRisk
- Analytical and structured thinking, organized, attention to detail, hands-on, and efficient in execution
- Strong communication and writing skills with a proficiency in English, every other language is a plus

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