Associate Team Lead

Role: Associate Team Leader
Shift: General
The Team Lead manages research activities for a team of up to 10 analysts conducting climate-related research. The position will oversee the output and quality of the research performed by the analyst team. The ideal candidate can thrive in a fast-paced dynamic technical environment, has strong communication skills, forms strong relationships with stakeholders, and proactively identifies and manages risks while improving the analyst team's performance, and efficiency.
Responsibilities:
Manage People

• Lead a team of analysts by providing clear direction, establishing SMART goals, and optimizing resource allocation.

• Provide coaching and training to develop the necessary technical skills and content knowledge.

Manage Research Output

• Lead effective research planning, analyse team performance, and produce monthly reports for Senior Managers.

• Ensure timely delivery of climate and ESG research, meeting research and quality requirements.

Manage Content

• Stimulate team members to enhance their understanding of relevant climate-related issues and to improve analyst guidance on related research indicators.

Improve Business Processes

• Partner with the Continuous Improvement team to optimize the research process and to assess root causes of issues using LEAN Six Sigma tools and methodologies

• Assist the Associate Director/Research Manager in identifying and eliminating roadblocks by partnering with the Research Operations team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (business, finance, environment and/or social science).

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a research environment, with a focus in the company research/ESG space/climate.

• Fluency in English with strong oral and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with MS Office suite, particularly MS Excel; experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI/Tableau is considered an asset.

• Prior experience leading teams of 5+ people will be a plus.

• Strong analytical and entrepreneurial skills, problem-solving attitude, and quick decisiveness.

• Meticulous attention to detail; good project management and execution skills.

• Proven experience optimizing processes, affinity with text mining and/or exposure to artificial intelligence is an asset.

• Alignment with Sustainalytics' mission, vision and values

Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis, at least three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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