Research & Sustainability Analyst

Antarctica Global is a Mumbai-based climate tech company with clients across the globe.

We build software products that change people's lives and make the world a better place.

We exclusively dedicate our time and energy to helping companies that pursue one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals enacted by United Nations in 2015. Be it to help an urban farm greatly increase its crop yield using IoT; to help a chain of schools in a third-world country bridge the communication gap digitally between parents and teachers; to develop public electric transportation for rural communities in Africa; to help a group of hospitals make sure that every medical sample delivered is monitored to be in temperature compliance; we care and we deliver in absolute record time .

We are seeking a Research & Sustainability Analyst to join our team.

The ideal candidate is a curious, detail-oriented, and data-driven individual who is passionate about uncovering insights across various dimensions - the state of sustainability today, the latest ESG norms and regulations , the scope of Sustainable Tech in 2024, and also support the business development team with market research that drive business decisions. You will assist in researching and analyzing market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscapes.

• Research Support: Work with Managers to assist with ongoing research projects related to Antarctica's objectives and projects. Conduct in-depth reviews of existing ESG policies, sustainability regulations, and norms, literature reviews of scientific research papers in the fields of sustainability and climate change.

• Market Research: Conduct market research to identify potential customer segments and understand their needs for climate tech products. Assist in competitive analysis by researching and documenting competitors' products, pricing, and strategies. Understand the Product Market Fit of tech products created by Antarctica Global in the domain of ESG reporting and measurement.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and analyze primary and secondary datasets to substantiate research briefs. Learn to use specialized tools and software for data interpretation. Support all research articles with data-enriched arguments and the latest figures, and statistics to provide strategic recommendations to management.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed and organized records of research findings, procedures, and methodologies. Execute research reports and presentations with clear visibility of project objectives and benefits expected by consumers and business partners.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with our team on groundbreaking research and stay up-to-date on ESG concepts, work-related methodologies, and best practices in the ESG domain.
• Learning and Development: Attend training sessions, workshops, and seminars to enhance your research skills and knowledge.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of ESG reporting frameworks such as GRI, TCFD, GHG Protocol, SBTI, etc
• Demonstrates familiarity with Indian and Global ESG markets.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and interpret data. Command over MS Excel is preferable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and prior experience in research proposal creation are preferred.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering accurate and high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and eager to learn about market research and industry trends.

If you're ready to take on this challenging opportunity, here are a few tips and guidelines about your application:

• You get only one chance to apply every year. Make sure to pay attention to every detail of your application!
• Your application starts the moment you apply, by submitting a resume AND a cover letter.
• We receive thousands of applications so in order for us to qualify early on the most motivated candidates , we only consider applications that have a cover letter, even as short as a couple of sentences, for as long as it mentions - at the least - a strong reason and desire to join our company.
• Which means, avoid using ChatGPT like thousands of other candidates. Be genuine and sincere, it works and you'll definitely stand out!
• Spend some time going through our website, get to understand what we do, have a look at our team and tell us how you feel you'll fit in within our organization.
• Between us, we don't really care about your previous experiences but rather to see how much you care about our mission.
• Video & Live interviews, assignments, whatever we ask you during this hiring process aims at unveiling your capabilities for the position. We'll let you know the moment we feel it won't work with us. This doesn't mean you won't succeed elsewhere, rather the opposite! It is a matter of getting all our planets aligned at the right moment.
• Good luck ;)

Benefits

• If selected for full-time employment , fixed salary up to 5 lakhs according to your experience and performance during the hiring process
• If selected as an Intern , fixed monthly stipend of INR 12,000 + Certificate of completion
• Variable Performance-based bonuses
• Stock Options (ESOPS) of the company
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• International Exposure to Clients & Partners
• Stellar Growth & Mentorship
• Work From Home
• Training & Development with Unlimited Access to Udemy Courses
• Promotion of Gender Equality & Safe Work Environment
• Special Holidays

This job is a remote job .

In general, we have a normal work week policy with flexible hours from 10am to 6pm. You should be reachable during those hours to make sure the collaboration goes well with the other team members. During the course of the program, you might be requested to come to office some days of the week, as per the Lead Data Analyst requirements.

We do not work on weekends . Weekends are for chilling.

In Mumbai, our offices are located in the historical part of the city, exactly 5 minutes walking-distance from CST Station, an incredibly beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site and 15 minutes walking-distance from Churchgate Station . Our offices have large French windows with ample light coming inside and from which you can observe parrots and kites flying in the surrounding centenary trees . We've used teak wood and marble for our furniture, and we display lovely artworks on our walls. Not that any of these matter for your application, but we do like the idea that you'd like to settle in Mumbai ;)