Analyst, Advisory

Novata • New York, NY

3d • $100,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Novata Advisory enhances Novata's market-leading technology solution with a suite of offerings that maximize the value of the Novata experience. They partner with private equity GPs and their portfolio companies to translate ESG data into decisions that drive measurable value. The Advisory team works across the full ESG spectrum, from carbon accounting and climate risk to governance, social, and impact reporting, delivering engagements that are directly integrated with Novata's technology platform. Advisory is purpose-built to challenge the traditional consulting model with AI-led offerings and workflows, vibe coding, prototyping, custom solutions, and a tight feedback loop with Product. The Advisory team is intentionally lean, tech-enabled, and strategically linked to Novata's product roadmap, enabling efficient client delivery, building custom AI solutions for clients, and setting a new standard for what ESG advisory can look like in private markets.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of industry experience in a related field, e.g., ESG advisory, sustainability, private equity, or an ESG/carbon data and technology provider.
• Broad exposure to ESG topics preferred over deep specialization in a single area; candidates with backgrounds spanning environmental, social, governance, impact, or regulatory disclosure work are encouraged to apply.
• Working familiarity with core ESG frameworks and standards (e.g., GHG Protocol, TCFD, SFDR, PRI, GRI, SASB); comfortable interpreting and applying guidance across industries and levels of company maturity.
• Experience working with or alongside technology platforms, AI solutions, SaaS products, or digital data solutions, either as a user or implementer, is required, as is comfort operating in a tech-enabled, data-driven environment.
• Data fluency; comfortable identifying, pulling, and analysing datasets and translating insights into action.
• Adept at synthesising feedback from various stakeholders into actionable input for product and offering development.
• Strong analytical and writing abilities to help articulate ESG topics to novices and experts alike.
• Excellent Excel skills and/or other analytical software.
• Motivation and interest to undertake research across the ESG space, including regulatory and diligence research.
• Hands-on experience or strong curiosity about using AI tools in a professional context, for example, using LLMs for research synthesis, drafting, or analysis.
• Proactive, with the ability and confidence to use initiative.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and deadlines.
• Intellectually rigorous and detail-oriented; you take care with accuracy and are comfortable asking questions rather than guessing.
• Proactive and self-directed; comfortable operating in a lean, fast-moving team.
• Adaptable and eager to build breadth across ESG topics rather than narrow specialisation, at least in the early stages of this role.
• Curious and technology-enabled; actively seeks out new tools, technologies, and AI capabilities to improve the quality, efficiency, and scalability of their work.
• Mission-driven; genuinely committed to making private markets more sustainable and solving complex problems.
• Client-focused; takes pride in producing high-quality, accurate work that supports the broader team's client relationships.
• Applicants must be located in and eligible to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to due diligence work (M&A, transaction support, or portfolio company risk assessment) is a plus but not essential.
• Prior experience working with or for private equity firms, institutional investors, or their portfolio companies is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end delivery on ESG advisory engagements across climate risk, carbon, and regulatory workstreams, including data quality checks, data analysis, reporting deliverables, materiality assessments, carbon accounting, and climate risk.
• Support portfolio-level ESG analysis and benchmarking using Novata's platform and proprietary datasets.
• Guide clients through data collection processes and iterative improvement of their ESG programs, including the use of AI tools, as directed by engagement leads.
• Support ESG due diligence engagements for investor transactions, including regulatory scans, risk identification, and drafting memos.
• Leverage AI tools and workflows for client delivery while maintaining rigorous QA standards.
• Build working knowledge across core ESG and sustainability frameworks (e.g., GHG Protocol, TCFD, SFDR, PRI, EDCI, GRI, SASB) relevant to Novata's Advisory offerings.
• Monitor regulatory and market developments across the ESG landscape and flag implications for ongoing client work.
• Contribute to internal methodological resources, technical guidance documents, and training materials under the direction of senior team members.
• Provide input on the design and refinement of Novata's ESG advisory offerings based on client feedback and delivery experience.
• Support commercial activities as needed, including research for proposals, scoping materials, and pitch preparation.
• Collaborate with Product and Customer Success teams to relay client needs and support platform improvement.
• Collaborate across Novata teams on an ongoing basis to ensure high-quality outcomes, continuous platform improvement, and an excellent client experience.
• Support the development of new product solutions based on delivery experience and user feedback.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus stock options
• Generous PTO policy including public holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Purpose-driven, inclusive culture
• The opportunity to be part of a growing team at the forefront of ESG and private markets innovation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed