Climate Data Scientist

In this role, you will be a topic expert in physical climate risks, climate change, climate impacts and natural hazard modelling. You will work with large, multimodal geospatial data sets, solving non-routine analysis problems and applying advanced analytical methods as needed. You will have a central role in data-driven model development efforts including 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:**Leverage your deep knowledge of climate and earth systems as well as analytical expertise to contribute to the team’s data science-driven product development efforts. Support the development of climate risk assessment products through work with large, complex data sets, solving non-routine analysis problems, and applying advanced analytical methods.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:**Ability to use and interpret climate model outputs and projections, including those from CMIP datasets. 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. 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.Let's empower, collaborate, and inspire one another. Let's be #BrilliantTogether!ISS STOXX GmbH, through its group companies, is a leading provider of comprehensive and data-centric research and technology solutions that help capital market participants identify investment opportunities, detect qualitative and quantitative portfolio company risks, and meet evolving regulatory requirements. With roots dating back to 1985, we today deliver world-class benchmark and custom indices across asset classes and geographies and serve as a premier source of independent corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence research, data, and related offerings. Our products and services give clients the scale and leverage they need to grow their business more effectively and efficiently. ISS STOXX, which is majority owned by Deutsche Börse Group, is comprised of more than 3,400 professionals operating across 33 global locations in 19 countries. Its approximately 6,400 clients include many of the world’s leading institutional investors who turn to ISS STOXX for its objective and varied offerings, as well as companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk mitigation as a shareholder value enhancing measure. Clients rely on ISS STOXX’s expertise to help them make informed decisions to benefit their stakeholders. #J-18808-Ljbffr