Job purpose:
- Your role as a lead industry analyst will involve working with a diverse analyst team across multiple locations
- The focus on the role is focused on ESG Ratings analysis, including analyzing companies, reviewing the work of other analysts, building models and writing research
- The role may also involve impact investing themed projects
- The role requires the regular publication of quality research content, such as industry trends and providing insights on companies and industries to investors
- This also includes meeting regularly with clients to discuss research themes
- The team is comprised of analysts with a wide range of backgrounds and we value collaboration and an environment of learning and sharing to continually enhance our expertise.
Your Responsibilities:
- To regularly publish quality research content and analyze emerging ESG issues
- To deliver relevant, actionable insights on companies to investors, and become a trusted go-to expert on core ESG topics
- To represent MSCI as a credible thought leader with strong point of view at conferences, external events and strategic client meetings
- To collaborate within a wide range of teams (industry analysts, equity research, multi-asset class research, index, analytics) to produce innovative analytical models
- To continuously improve how we think, how we model ESG risks, and how we develop solutions for investors globally.
Skills/Qualifications:
- An analytical researcher with the background to match
- +5 years’ experience or expertise in the analysis of Consumer Staples industries and companies, ideally in food, beverage and tobacco sectors
- +5 years’ experience in ESG research OR financial research at sell-side, buy-side or ratings agency OR NGOs/Academic research in sustainable agriculture issues
- A critical thinker with attention to detail and a proficiency in financial modeling and quantitative analysis preferred
- A storyteller with excellent writing, communication, and public presenting skills
- A team player who can collaborate across a diverse global team
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to thrive in a fast paced environment
- Ambitious, with a desire to bring ESG into the mainstream investment process.
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