ESG Analyst

Kaizen Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave options

Learning budget

Paid shutdown between Christmas and New Year

Job summary

Kaizen Recruitment is seeking an Analyst for ACSI's engagement program, focusing on Environmental, Social, and Governance issues in Australia’s listed market. The role requires 2+ years of experience and a tertiary qualification in a relevant field. Responsibilities include conducting governance research, engaging with senior stakeholders, and supporting member communications. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset, with flexibility for hybrid work arrangements and excellent employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' post-graduate experience with interest in corporate governance.
• Ability to link ESG issues to financial risks and opportunities.
• Strong analytical skills to produce clear, structured analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct governance research on ASX-listed companies.
• Support engagement with executives and directors.
• Assist in setting engagement priorities and tracking outcomes.
• Contribute to member communications and engagement reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Engagement with senior stakeholders

Understanding of ESG issues

Education

Tertiary qualification in commerce, finance, law, or economics

Job description

ACSI is seeking an Analyst to support company engagement and research across Australia’s listed market. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to build deep exposure to ASX company Environmental, Social, and Governance issues and institutional investor stewardship, working directly with asset owners and senior company leaders.

About ACSI

Established in 2001, ACSI provides a strong, independent voice on financially material environmental, social and governance issues. Their members are Australian and international asset owners and institutional investors with more than $1.9 trillion in funds under management.

The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Engagement, you will support ACSI’s engagement program and research agenda, contributing to measurable improvements in corporate governance and sustainability practices across the ASX-listed companies.

This is a hands‑on, all‑rounder role, ideal for someone with around 2 years’ relevant experience who is keen to develop across Environmental, Social, and Governance research, proxy voting, company engagement and policy work.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct governance research on ASX-listed companies, including proxy voting analysis
• Support and participate in company engagements with executives and directors, alongside ACSI members
• Assist in setting engagement priorities and tracking engagement outcomes
• Contribute to member communications, engagement reports and briefing materials
• Support thematic research, thought leadership and policy submissions aligned to ACSI’s strategic priorities
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across stewardship, research and communications

About You

• A tertiary qualification in either commerce, finance, law, economics or a related discipline
• 2+ years’ post‑graduate and a genuine interest in corporate governance
• The ability to link Environmental, Social, and Governance issues to financial risks and opportunities
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to produce clear, well‑structured written analysis
• Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders in a professional, constructive manner
• A collaborative mindset and comfort working in a small, purpose‑driven organisation
• Purpose‑led work with real‑world impact on capital markets and retirement outcomes
• Exposure to ASX300 companies, institutional investors and senior decision‑makers
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing
• Excellent benefits including additional leave options, learning budget and paid shutdown between Christmas and New Year