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Ankit Kumar

Ankit Kumar

Research Associate II, Morningstar Sustainalytics
Navi Mumbai

Summary

I am a Research Associate II with expertise in ESG research and data analysis. Currently at Morningstar Sustainalytics, I specialize in assessing companies' transition risks within the low carbon transition rating team. With a keen eye for detail, I analyze disclosures and reports to evaluate companies' alignment with net-zero pathways. In my capacity as a research Associate II, I regularly collaborate with multiple teams and individuals in interdisciplinary areas such as methodology development, data science development, reviewers meet in addition to research and quality assurance. Passionate about sustainable finance, I strive to drive positive change through my expertise.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Research Associate II

Sustainalytics (Morningstar)
NAVI MUMBAI
06.2023 - Current

▪ Analyzed 200+ corporate filings (Annual Report, Sustainability Report, 10-K, Proxy report, Integrated Report, CDP report ESG report, TCFD report and Quarterly Results) of listed companies worldwide in the STOXX1800, MSCI ACWI universes, to identify and collect relevant ESG/Sustainability information.
▪ Maintained high productivity of 102% from past 2 months with 100% accuracy.
▪ Suggested improvements like adding shortcut and use of AI in the Canvas (Research App) to save research time and streamline the workflow, resulting in production and quality level increase.
▪ On time delivery of 100+ Q3 companies with a 100% accuracy.

ESG Intern

Grant Thornton Bharat
New Delhi
01.2023 - 05.2023

▪ Drafted BRSR reports following SASB and GRI standards after doing comprehensive materiality assessment.

▪ Accounted for Scope 1 and 2 emissions following GHG Protocol and IPCC guidelines.

▪ Strategized decarbonisation pathway and peer benchmarking for Software & Services industry.

▪ Provided guidance to companies on improving their ESG ratings by aligning with GRI, SASB, TCFD frameworks, and adhering to global best practices.

IEG Summer Research Fellowship

Institute Of Economic Growth
New Delhi
06.2022 - 12.2022

▪ Submitted research proposal on the topic - PACS and Agriculture: A study of Gaya District in Bihar

▪ Collected data from 150 respondents from field visit in Gaya District.

▪ Meticulously analyzed data using qualitative and quantitative techniques like Stata for regression

▪ Concluding the research with the finding the effect of PACS on the farmers of Bihar and weather MSP is being realized or not.

▪ Land distribution among different caste and PACS impact on caste was also taken into consideration


Business Development Intern

Kapture
Work from home
04.2022 - 06.2022


▪ Helping the marketing and sales teams with their database requirements & improving database hygiene as well as data accuracy. Also standardizing data formats for easier understanding and analysis.

▪ Adding new contacts, and accounts using the necessary tool and working closely with database vendors for database acquisition.

▪ Did Lead generation through cold emails, LinkedIn and cold calls.

▪ Increased Revenue for the company by adding three Clients for the company in two months.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics Hons

MIT WPU
Pune
08.2018 - 06.2021

Master of Science - Economics With Specialization in Environment

TERI SAS
New Delhi
08.2021 - 05.2023

Skills

    MS Excel

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Certification

Certificate in ESG Investing - CFA Institute

Master's Thesis

▪ PACS and MSP:- Study in Bihar’s Patna and Gaya District 

▪ Field visit to Gaya and Patna district for data collection

▪ Growth Diagnostic Framework method was used

▪ Snowball Sampling technique and Focus Group Discussion was conducted to obtain a collective response

▪ Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression along with profitability calculation was used to generate the result

Timeline

Research Associate II

Sustainalytics (Morningstar)
06.2023 - Current

ESG Intern

Grant Thornton Bharat
01.2023 - 05.2023

IEG Summer Research Fellowship

Institute Of Economic Growth
06.2022 - 12.2022

Business Development Intern

Kapture
04.2022 - 06.2022

Master of Science - Economics With Specialization in Environment

TERI SAS
08.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Economics Hons

MIT WPU
08.2018 - 06.2021
Ankit KumarResearch Associate II, Morningstar Sustainalytics