Job Title: ESG Researcher (Greater Bay Area Focus)Our Mission

Our mission is to bridge the sustainability gap, leveraging technology to replace complexity with clarity and give entrepreneurs a trustworthy path forward. We are looking for an analytical and driven Researcher to join our team for a 12–18 months research period to help SMEs in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) navigate their ESG journeys and support our mission across the region.

Your Target

As an ESG Researcher, you will focus on identifying critical ESG data gaps and driving the development of automated ESG reporting solutions tailored for SMEs. By leveraging our in-house software, you will transform complex regional compliance requirements into seamless, accessible tools, effectively removing the ambiguity that GBA entrepreneurs face today.

Key Responsibilities

Identify ESG Gaps: Research and analyze the specific sustainability challenges, data gaps, and pain points faced by SMEs and entrepreneurs in the GBA.
Automated Reporting Development: Collaborate with the tech team to design, test, and refine software features that automate the ESG reporting process for resource-constrained businesses.
Hub Creation & Curation: Assist in building a trustworthy repository of affordable, verified ESG solutions within our Hub framework.
Framework Simplification: Translate dense regulatory requirements (HKEX, GBA regional guidelines) into clear, actionable, and logical workflows within our software.
Market Insights: Keep track of evolving green finance, climate risks, and ESG trends to ensure our automated solutions remain relevant, compliant, and cost-effective.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education & Experience

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Degree (Master’s / Ph.D.) in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, Data Science, or a related discipline.
Experience: Previous research or project experience in ESG compliance, automated reporting tools, or SME business consulting is a strong advantage.
Specialized Focus: Prior experience or duties involving Climate Risk analytics is highly preferred.

Skills & Attributes

Technical Skills: * Familiarity with major ESG frameworks (e.g., GRI, ISSB) and the regulatory landscape of the Greater Bay Area.
- Comfortable navigating, evaluating, and providing feedback on technical software platforms.
Core Competencies: Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify compliance gaps and propose structured, automated solutions.
Languages: Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) to communicate effectively with regional GBA stakeholders.
Attributes: Empathic toward the operational struggles of smaller businesses; driven to make sustainability simple, clear, and affordable.

What We Offer

A vibrant working environment at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP) – INNO Centre located at Kowloon Tong.
The opportunity to directly solve a real-world market problem and impact the GBA SME ecosystem during this 12–18 months research initiative.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Clear career progression paths within a rapidly growing sector.

To Apply

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience with ESG frameworks, climate risk analytics (if applicable), and how you would approach simplifying ESG for SMEs, through the HKSTP Talent Pool portal.

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