Full-Time

Senior ESG Analyst

Novata Advisory

Posted on 8/28/2024

Novata

Novata

51-200 employees

Tools for private market metrics analysis

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$100k - $125kAnnually

+ Variable Compensation linked to KPIs

Mid, Senior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Environmental Consulting
Consulting
Required Skills
Communications
Tableau
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience in ESG consulting, advisory, or a related field. ESG experience in private equity, private credit, impact investing, venture capital and/or with portfolio companies or similar corporates will also be considered.
  • Extensive data fluency - you are comfortable identifying, cleaning, and analyzing complex datasets and translating insights into defensible strategies, narratives, goals, and actions.
  • Excellent communication - you are adept at writing, speaking, and listening to internal and external stakeholders and can effectively convey complex topics, needs, and objectives, and you actively seek to understand the perspectives, needs, and objectives of stakeholders as well.
  • Advanced Excel and PPT skills - plus their Google counterparts
  • Data visualization experience - e.g. PowerBI, Tableau, and/or other data visualization tools
  • High degree of motivation - you are proactive and eager to take on new challenges and lend a hand wherever it is needed.
  • Problem-solving mindset - you are focused on solutions and find creative ways to identify and achieve them.
  • Agility and resilience - this is a startup environment, and you will be working on multiple, fast-paced projects.
  • Curiosity, collaboration, and empathy.
Responsibilities
  • Support the Novata Advisory team in delivering a variety of ESG solutions, including but not limited to:
  • Strategy development and materiality
  • Data analysis and translation
  • Target setting
  • Performance improvement
  • Reporting and communications
  • GHG measurement and management
  • Regulatory support (SFDR, CSRD, SEC, TCFD, CA Climate Regs, etc)
  • Research and track evolving ESG trends and developments across standards, frameworks, regulations, industries, best practices, and emerging issue areas. Including but not limited to:
  • General ESG and sustainability frameworks and principles
  • SASB/ISSB
  • Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
  • TCFD
  • CA climate regulations
  • Pending SEC climate rules
  • Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD);
  • Research and create content for various internal and external audiences, including but not limited to:
  • Thought leadership pieces such as blogs, articles, and marketing materials
  • Presentations for meetings and sales pitches
  • Educational assets for cross-functional teams as well as clients

Novata provides a suite of tools tailored for private markets, focusing on simplifying the collection and analysis of key performance metrics. Their platform allows clients to customize metrics according to their industry needs and regulations, with options to add advanced metrics or integrate existing ones. The user-friendly interface includes in-platform guidance, calculators, and AI-powered features to streamline data collection. Novata emphasizes security, being SOC-2 compliant, which ensures the protection and privacy of customer data. Additionally, the platform offers hundreds of ESG benchmarks to help clients assess their performance and align reporting with regulations. Operating on a subscription model, Novata serves private equity firms, venture capitalists, and other private investors, aiming to enhance informed decision-making in the private markets.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$49.6M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent funding supports expansion and innovation in sustainability solutions.
  • Partnerships with firms like Northern Trust enhance market reach and credibility.
  • Launch of Carbon Navigator simplifies emissions measurement and reporting.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from established providers like Bloomberg and Refinitiv.
  • Potential regulatory changes may increase operational costs.
  • Reliance on strategic partnerships could pose risks if synergies are not realized.

What makes Novata unique

  • Novata offers customizable tools tailored to specific industry frameworks and regulations.
  • The platform includes AI-powered guardrails for straightforward data collection.
  • Novata is SOC-2 compliant, ensuring high security and privacy standards.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Stock Options

Professional Development Budget

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