Job purpose:

  • The ESG Analyst will be embedded inside the Investment team and work directly with fundamental sector analysts and portfolio managers
  • Prior ESG experience at either at a sell-side or buy-side shop is required, but great communication and interpersonal skills are more important, as is an underlying passion for making the world a better place by thoughtful allocation of capital and pushing the companies we invest in to do better.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Works directly with the fundamental analysts and portfolio team and help them evaluate ESG issues
  • Provides technical ESG assistance and assist investment team in improving understanding and integration of ESG factors into investment decisions and throughout the investment process
  • Works with distribution to create and support messaging and content on developments in the strategy’s ESG performance and credentials
  • Works with investment team on ESG engagements with companies
  • Stays current on ESG trends and developments and recommends them to investment team for enhancements in the strategy and approach
  • Promotes the investment team strategies at client conferences and industry events
  • Sets and oversees ESG policies, proxy guidelines, data collection and reporting processes
  • Ensures processes and research documentation to meet the various regulatory requirements
  • Oversees team’s preparation of regulatory and compliance materials, and coordinates with global ESG team
  • Works with internal and external data providers (e.g., MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS) and developers (e.g. internal ESG tracking).

Skills/Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in an ESG-related strategy development, financial analysis or research role required
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, collaboration and influencing skills
  • Ability to present effectively before senior management and to work effectively across multiple levels and types of employees
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Knowledgeable in global standards related to socially responsible/ESG investing and reporting including but not limited to ICMA Green and Social Bond Principles, UN Sustainable Development Goals, UN Principles for Responsible Investing, Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, UNEP Finance Initiative, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, Global Reporting Initiative, and Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
  • Bachelor’s degree.

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