Director, Data Development
Helsinki, Uusimaa
Data – Data /
Full-time /
Hybrid
The Upright Project has developed an industry-leading, scalable approach to CSRD double materiality assessments powered by Upright’s science-based data engine. We are now looking for a Director of data development to join the team and take full ownership of the development and implementation of Upright’s CSRD data as we continue to grow rapidly.
As the Director of Data Development, you will be responsible for Upright’s CSRD methodology and data. You will be responsible for leading and executing the CSRD data quality and scope improvement work. You will constantly develop your deep understanding of the CSRD regulation, and translate the regulatory amendments and other learnings to your team members working with sales, customer success and data development.
This will be a new role for Upright, which means you will have the opportunity to influence the scope and structures of the role, and help us take the company to the next level as we continue to build and scale our innovative CSRD offering.
SIGNS FOR BEING A GREAT MATCH WITH THIS ROLE INCLUDE:
- Ability to think analytically and structure your work proactively
- Internal drive and interest in solving customer problems
- Understanding of sustainability regulation and its implications to product development
- Solid track record of working with data
- Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Solid track record of internal passion for excellence: you have gotten things done clearly better than what was required/expected from you, as you enjoy doing things well
- Sense of urgency and drive to get the job done with tight deadlines
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
ADDITIONALLY, WE VALUE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience of operating in a regulated industry
- Understanding of SaaS business models and scalability optimization
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A chance to join a quickly growing and highly ambitious impact SaaS company with a mission that matters
- A fun and kind team with exceptional people who care about what they do
- Exciting professional growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation, including stock options and a comprehensive health care package
MISSION THAT MATTERS
Upright is on a mission to incentivize companies to optimize their net impact by enabling science-based decision-making for investors, customers, employees, and public sector agents. To do that, Upright develops a proprietary data model based on an open-access database of 200M+ scientific articles and artificial intelligence to quantify the net impact of companies on people, planet, society, and knowledge creation. In addition to net impact, Upright produces data on UN SDG alignment, EU taxonomy, and EU SFDR PAI indicators. Currently, our impact data platform is used by 200+ institutional investors and companies, such as Nasdaq, Nordea, Royal Bank of Canada, EQT and Nokia.
DEADLINE AND WHO TO CONTACT
Candidates are reviewed on a continuous basis and the role will be filled when the right person is found. If the post is still online, it means we haven't yet found our perfect match :)
If you have any specific questions about the role, you can contact us via email at recruiting@uprightproject.com.
