EMEA Head of ESG & Sustainability

UBS; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking a Franchise Lead for their EMEA ESG & Sustainability team in the City of Westminster, responsible for delivering ESG product and client strategy. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills, alongside prior sellside research experience. This role offers opportunities for growth within an inclusive culture that prioritizes collaboration and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Prior sellside research experience with a proven track record in research product delivery.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a track record of building trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality published product and client access events.
• Collaborate with the EMEA research team to deliver sustainability products.
• Work closely with the Global ESG & Sustainability team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical rigor

Client relationship management

Market trend analysis

Job description

Overview

Franchise lead for the EMEA ESG & Sustainability team, responsible for delivering EMEA ESG product and client strategy.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality published product, and client access events.
• Close collaboration with the wider EMEA research team to deliver sustainability product with a stock or sector conclusion (in addition to dedicated team product).
• Work closely with the Global ESG & Sustainability team on coordinated global product.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to explain complex topics in an easily-understandable manner, with a proven ability to deliver compelling research insights.
• Analytical rigour and intellectual curiosity: proven ability to critically evaluate information (in a highly complex field), and take nuance and context into consideration. Understanding of a systems thinking approach is important.
• A deep understanding of market trends and key drivers.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a track record of building trusted relationships.

Qualifications

• Prior sellside research experience with a proven track record in research product delivery, and strong client relationships.

About UBS

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We're dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That's why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we're more than ourselves., UBS is the world's largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.

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