A forward-thinking investment management company is currently looking to strengthen its team with the appointment of an ESG Analyst at their Cavendish Square office in London.
This is a multi-faceted role that sits within the investment team and is responsible for spearheading the integration of ESG and sustainability throughout the investment process, supporting ESG promotion within company operations and ensuring stakeholder understanding of our approach.
Offering a salary of £50,000 - £70,000 dependent on experience plus excellent benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified and highly skilled individual with a thorough knowledge of Environmental, Social, and Governance factors, their impact on business performance, and the methodologies for evaluating ESG criteria. You would play a key role contributing valuable insights to support sustainable decision-making across the business.
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The Role
As ESG Analyst you would work closely and in collaboration with the investment team to integrate ESG into each stage of the investment process, providing thorough ESG-related analysis and insights aligned with best practice. You would be expected to engage with various stakeholders through multiple channels and in multiple forms to ensure ESG approach and achievements are effectively communicated.
Key responsibilities will include...
- Monitoring portfolios to ensure compliance with ESG policies, flagging concerns or breaches
- Developing proprietary ESG monitoring system to ensure functionality and usefulness, continually refining processes and reporting capabilities
- Conducting detailed research to assess the ESG characteristics of portfolio companies to populate bespoke database
- Contributing to investment team meetings, communicating complex information to guide team members
- Developing and maintaining the ESG portion of the firm's website to keep it relevant and to highlight ESG activities
- Producing an annual ESG report which includes qualitative and quantitative insights on portfolio ESG characteristics and case studies to illustrate the firm's approach to ESG
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The Candidate
Ideal candidates for the role will hold a bachelor's or master's degree in finance, economics, environmental science, sustainability, business, or related fields. Experience in sustainability roles, ESG reporting, or related areas in consulting, finance, asset management, or corporate sustainability programs is highly valued.
You must be able to demonstrate...
- Strong knowledge of ESG factors, their impact on business performance and the methodologies for evaluating criteria
- Understanding the materiality of ESG risks to a company's financial performance
- Knowledge of evolving ESG regulations and compliance requirements
- Strong research ability and data analysis skills, capability to analyse large sets of ESG data, interpret trends etc
- Excellent reporting skills, able to clearly communicate findings, including writing reports, preparing presentations, and articulating the business relevance of ESG issues to both internal stakeholders and external clients
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The Company
A successful and highly regarded investment management company. Offering an attractive salary, this is a great chance to join a dynamic forward-thinking business, where people work hard and are encouraged to excel.
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Interested? If you think you're right for this ESG Analyst role, then click the 'Apply Now' button, send us your CV and we'll consider you for the first round of interviews.Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.