ESG Data Quality Analyst

Banking operations processing

Permanent contract

Bucuresti, Romania

Hybrid

Reference 26000HD7

Start date 2026/09/01

Publication date 2026/07/24

Responsibilities

The ESG & Data Quality Analyst is responsible for sourcing, analyzing, validating, and maintaining high-quality ESG and financial data to support regulatory, risk, and sustainability-related initiatives. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret complex financial and environmental disclosures. The analyst will ensure data quality, investigate data issues, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement of data governance and data quality processes.

Specifically, you will be required to:

ESG & Financial Data Collection and Analysis

Source and review reliable public documentation, including Annual Reports, Sustainability Reports, ESG Reports, and regulatory disclosures from various jurisdictions.
Extract, validate, interpret, and maintain financial and ESG data, including:
Revenue
Debt
Total Assets
Sector Sales
CO₂ Emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3)
Emission Intensity Metrics
Net-Zero and Decarbonization Targets
Analyze business activities and sector-specific information to distinguish between:
Own production versus resale activities
Upstream versus downstream operations
Review segment reporting and revenue breakdowns to identify in-scope activities and applicable ESG metrics.
Apply sound analytical judgment when interpreting complex, ambiguous, or incomplete disclosures.

Data Quality Management

Ensure completeness, consistency, accuracy, and freshness of ESG and financial data by prioritizing audited, consolidated, and most recent available information.
Perform data quality controls, reconciliations, and validation checks in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
Assess data reliability and assign appropriate confidence levels based on source quality and available evidence.
Document methodologies, assumptions, rationale, and decision-making processes to maintain auditability and transparency.
Apply documented proxies and approximation methodologies when direct data is unavailable, ensuring clear communication of limitations and assumptions.
Monitor, analyze, and coordinate the resolution of data quality issues through the DQHub platform and other relevant governance tools.
Support root-cause analysis and remediation activities to improve overall data quality performance.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Liaise with internal stakeholders responsible for data quality investigations, issue analysis, and remediation activities.
Collaborate with external data providers and vendors, including Bloomberg, MSCI, Jupiter/Deepki, and other ESG data providers.
Support investigation and resolution of issues related to external data sourcing and data discrepancies.
Ensure alignment with stakeholders on corrective and preventive actions related to data quality issues.

Continuous Improvement & Governance

Identify opportunities to enhance data collection methodologies, data quality controls, and operational efficiency.
Contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of procedures, operating guides, and data quality documentation.
Support data governance initiatives and promote best practices related to ESG and data quality management.
Maintain a risk-aware mindset and proactively identify potential data risks and control weaknesses.

Profile required

Technical & Analytical Skills

Basic understanding of financial statements, including:
Income Statement
Balance Sheet
Financial ratios and key performance indicators
Good understanding of ESG and environmental indicators, including:
Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3)
Emissions Intensity
Net-Zero Commitments and Climate Targets
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to assess incomplete or ambiguous information and make well-reasoned, documented decisions.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Structured and methodical approach to analysis and data management.
Experience in data quality management, controls, and remediation activities.
Fluent in English (written and spoken); French is a plus

Professional Competencies

Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and autonomy.
Proactive approach to risk identification and issue resolution.
Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
Proven experience in business support, data operations, or data management activities.
Experience in procedure documentation and process improvement initiatives.

Systems & Tools

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite:
Excel (intermediate level minimum)
Word
PowerPoint
Experience working with data quality, data governance, or issue management tools.
Familiarity with ESG and financial data providers such as Bloomberg, MSCI, Moody's, Deepki, or similar platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in ESG data management, sustainability reporting, financial data analysis, or data governance.
Knowledge of banking, financial services, and external market data ecosystems.
Understanding of ESG regulations, sustainability frameworks, and data governance principles.
Experience working with large datasets and data quality monitoring frameworks.

Why join us

Here, you will find a flexible workplace and culture, autonomy, constant learning opportunities, dynamism, and talented people, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.Plus, you will enjoy all our benefits:

competitive compensation & remuneration, including annual performance bonus;
preventive healthcare plan, and group health & life insurance;
wide range of flexible benefits within a monthly budget;
office perks, wellbeing and mental health programs;
various social benefits and bonuses for personal or family events;
9-to-5 workday & flexible working environment (Hybrid);
additional paid and unpaid time off, including Sabbatical leave;
learning and growth opportunities based on individual development and career plans;
unlimited access to various eLearning resources.

Business insight

We are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious. Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years, or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating, and taking action are part of our DNA.

If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful daily and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

Still hesitating?

You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, sexual or gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.

ESG Data Quality Analyst

Permanent contract

Bucuresti, Romania

Hybrid

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