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Climate Data ScientistISS STOXX Sustainability • London, England, United Kingdom
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Climate Data Scientist

ISS STOXX Sustainability
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    London, England, United Kingdom
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    London, England, United Kingdom
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Let’s be #BrilliantTogether
ISSSustainabilityis growing!
OurClimate& Natureunitseeks a ClimateDataScientisttoimproveour existing climateand naturerisk models, create new models anddevelopnew products,andanalyticaltoolsand tosupport financial market participants and governments tounderstand, measure and act on climate-related risks andtheirimpact on investments across all asset classes.This is a fast-paced opportunity workingwithinISSSustainabilityClimate& NatureSolutions,a market leader within its field and highly innovative.
In this role, you will beatopic expert in physical climate risks, climate change, climateimpactsandnatural hazard modelling.Youwillwork with large, multimodal geospatial data sets, solving non-routine analysis problems and applying advanced analytical methods as needed.Youwill havea central rolein data-drivenmodeldevelopment effortsincluding requirements specification, data gathering and processing, model tuning, validation, and structuring data-driven impact stories. This includes interactions with colleagues and clients from around the globe and getting involved in several aspects of operations.
Responsibilities
Leverageyour deep knowledge of climate and earth systems as well as analyticalexpertisetocontributeto theteam’s data science-driven product development efforts. Support the development of climaterisk assessment productsthrough work with large, complex data sets, solving non-routine analysis problems, andapplying advanced analytical methods. Enable smart analytics by building robust, reliable, and useful data sets that can power various analytic techniques like spatial regression, super resolution, clustering etc. Support the maintenance and improvement of existing datasets, models, and pipelines, including contributing to regular data updates. Evaluate new data sources and data collection methods for accuracy and effectiveness. Coordinate with colleagues working on sustainability, climate, and nature risk products, and stay informed about the broader market landscape. Provide topic expertise to colleagues and clients on ISS Sustainability products, including support with product use and specialist client questions. Analyse regulatory requirements, public datasets, climate scenarios, and other relevant information to identify opportunities for improving existing products and developing new sustainable finance solutions.
Qualifications/Skills
Advanced university degree in atmospheric or physical sciences, meteorology, hydrology, environmental science, or a related field. Experience working as a climate scientist, hazard modeller, environmental engineer, or similar, including work on developing or maintaining climate hazard models or natural catastrophe models. Ability to use and interpret climate model outputs and projections, including those from CMIP datasets. Experience with AI or machine learning methods and developing predictive models is an advantage. Strong skills in working with large geospatial and climate datasets using Python, including libraries such as Xarray, Dask, and Rasterio. Familiarity with geospatial data formats such as NetCDF, Zarr, and GeoTIFF. Working knowledge of UNIX shell and Docker is beneficial. Solid data science and statistical analysis skills. Research experience or climate-related publications are an advantage. Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across multiple locations and time zones in a dynamic environment. Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of French or German is a plus. Experience in ESG or sustainable climate finance is considered an advantage.
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What You Can Expect From Us
At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.
Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.
Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.
Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.
About ISS STOXX
ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.
ISS Sustainability Solutions enable investors to develop and integrate sustainable investing policies and practices, engage on responsible investment issues, and monitor portfolio company practices through screening solutions. ISS Sustainability Solutions also provides climate data, analytics, and advisory services to help financial market participants understand, measure, and act on climate-related risks across all asset classes. In addition, our solutions cover corporate and country ESG research and ratings enabling its clients to identify material social and environmental risks and opportunities.
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