ESG Analyst at Welltower Inc in New York, New York

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Welltower is seeking an ESG Analyst to be a key member of the Welltower environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance (ESG) Team. We are looking for a team-centric individual with a passion for ESG information systems and processes along with a desire to leverage data to advance our ESG leadership and sustainability practices. The role will require strong organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and communications skills to drive rigorous reporting, analysis, and insights and to help build systems and processes to meet the evolving needs of our business and ESG stakeholders. The ESG Analyst will project manage meetings, milestones, and management reporting and is heavily involved in the continued development and implementation of Welltower’s ESG program. You will work with external and internal stakeholders across all business segments to gather data to define the current state and align resources and efforts to achieve goals and objectives. This position can be based in our New York City, NY or Dallas, TX offices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive the extraction, collection, organization, curation, and analysis of ESG data to meet global ESG reporting and communication needs.


• Create effective communications, disclosure, and responses leveraging ESG data to elevate ESG reporting, positioning, and engagement.


• Participate in the further development and implementation of Welltower’s ESG program and communication and disclosure plan, including the annual ESG Report, GRESB, and CDP.


• Support ESG framework alignment and disclosure, including but not limited to: Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures, Global Reporting Initiative, Sustainable Accounting Standards Board, and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.


• Responsible for property-level compliance with municipal benchmarking and performance ordinances.


• Identify and develop programs to increase sustainable practices across the portfolio to meet ESG goals and metrics.


• Engage with ESG rating agencies such as ISS, MSCI, Sustainalytics, etc. to understand the mechanisms behind the rating, and develop strategy to drive positive outcomes.


• Collaborate in the building and administration of efficient global ESG information systems and processes across all functional and geographic areas of the organization.


• Monitor developing ESG regulatory reporting requirements and develop processes and internal controls to meet requirements.


• Develop ESG insights and thought leadership to support internal and external partners, investors, and other ESG stakeholders.


• Responsible for data and analytical rigor, accuracy, and completeness.


• Drive continuous system and process improvement.


• Assist internal and external stakeholders with projects/initiatives/deliverables.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TRAVEL

Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree, preferred, plus 1-2 years of quantitative analytical experience preferably in ESG, Real Estate, Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, or Information Systems.

Experience:

• High attention to detail and strong organizational, analytical and communication skills.


• Strong project and time management skills to drive cross functional and ambitious plans into actionable business outcomes.


• A critical thinker, nimble with financial and non-financial analysis, with a focus on concrete and quantitative or qualitative back-up for positions taken.


• Ability to embrace change and adapt to evolving business needs.


• Written communication skills include the ability to create PowerPoint decks and write content for reports, social postings, and policies.


• Verbal communication skills include the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with operating partners, vendors, and other internal teams, as well as effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and external stakeholders.


• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint).


• Background in ESG and sustainability is a plus, including use of tools such as ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, as well as experience reporting with GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, DJSI, GRESB, ISS, MSCI, Sustainalytics, etc.


• Team player with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and drive to further ESG programs.


• Inspires and builds trust among teams and internal and external stakeholders.

Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

COMPENSATION 

Salaries may vary by location. The range for this role in New York City is $75,000 - $100,000 plus bonus. Salary determinations are made based on numerous factors, such as, but not limited to, the relevant market and the skill, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus


• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays


• Employer-matching 401(k) Program + Profit Sharing Program


• Student Debt Program – we’ll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans!


• Tuition Assistance Program


• Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount


• Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options


• And much more! https://welltower.com/newsroom/careers/
  

ABOUT WELLTOWER

Welltower, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is driving the transformation of health care infrastructure. The Company invests with leading seniors housing operators, post-acute providers and health systems to fund the real estate and infrastructure needed to scale innovative care delivery models and improve people's wellness and overall health care experience. Welltower, a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), owns interests in properties concentrated in major, high-growth markets in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, consisting of seniors housing, post-acute communities and outpatient medical properties. More information is available at www.welltower.com

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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