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Lead strategic data use in sustainability research as Chief Data Officer at Morningstar Sustainalytics
Overview
Salary
£302025 - £543650
Location
Chicago, United States of America - Hybrid
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Organisation Summary
Sustainalytics, a part of Morningstar, focuses on aiding investors with exhaustive Climate and Sustainability insights. Recognized for introducing innovative solutions for investment decision-making, the company is fully integrated into client workflows, earning the trust of Investment Managers worldwide.
Role Summary
- Act as Chief Data Officer, leading strategic data use across the organization.
- Report to the President of Morningstar Sustainalytics.
- Play an integral part in the senior leadership, working with Morningstar’s CXOs and corporate executive leaders.
- Offers flexibility of being based in London, Chicago, or New York City.
Role Requirements
- Minimum of 15 years in strategy data management and operations leadership.
- Proven track record in large-scale data strategy and execution.
- Deep expertise in sustainability, mutual fund, equity, fixed-income data, and investment methodologies.
- Strong communication skills for influencing, negotiating and aligning stakeholders.
- Experience with data workflows including extraction, transformation, normalization, warehousing, and reporting.
- Familiarity with Big Data technologies and client-facing data product development is highly desirable.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with a base and bonus target.
- 75% 401k match up to 7%, stock ownership potential, and company-provided life insurance.
- Comprehensive health coverage with potential premium discounts and HSA contributions.
- Trust-based time off, a paid sabbatical program, and more for emotional health.
- Charitable matching gifts and paid volunteering days.
- Hybrid work environment for regular in-person collaboration, enhancing flexibility and engagement with global colleagues.
About Sustainalytics: Morningstar Sustainalytics is dedicated to empowering investor success through our comprehensive Climate and Sustainability research, data, and solutions. We are a trusted partner to Investment Managers, providing innovative solutions that are essential for decision-critical use cases and seamlessly integrating into client workflows.
The Role: As the Chief Data Officer at Sustainalytics, you will be the primary executive responsible for the strategic use of data across the organization. Reporting to the President of Morningstar Sustainalytics, your role is crucial within the senior leadership team, and you will work closely with Morningstar’s CXOs and the broader corporate executive leadership team. This position offers the flexibility to be based in London, Chicago, or New York City.
Job Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years in strategy data management and operations leadership, with a proven track record in large-scale data strategy and execution. You should possess deep expertise in sustainability, mutual fund, equity, and fixed-income data and investment methodologies. Strong communication skills are essential for influencing, negotiating, and aligning stakeholders at all levels. Experience with data workflows, including extraction, transformation, normalization, warehousing, and reporting, is required. Familiarity with Big Data technologies and client-facing data product development is a strong advantage.
Benefits: Morningstar Sustainalytics offers a competitive salary with a range that includes a base salary and a bonus target. We champion your wellness through various programs supporting your personal and professional life, including financial health benefits like a 75% 401k match up to 7%, stock ownership potential, and company-provided life insurance. Our physical health benefits include comprehensive health coverage with potential premium discounts and HSA contributions. Emotional health is supported through trust-based time off, a paid sabbatical program, and more. Additionally, we offer social health benefits like charitable matching gifts and paid volunteering days. Our hybrid work environment allows for regular in-person collaboration, enhancing flexibility and engagement with global colleagues.
