ESG Associate

Attribution Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Attribution Search is seeking an ESG-focused investment analyst to join a leading global platform. You will work at the intersection of ESG and private markets, integrating sustainability into investment decisions and advising senior leadership.

Daily duties include leading ESG analysis across private-market investments, populating frameworks, and preparing high-quality materials for stakeholders and regulators. The role requires 3–6 years of relevant experience and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years' experience in a strong analytical or investment environment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to translate ESG into investment insight.
• Excellent Excel capability and data-driven decision making.
• Experience developing ESG frameworks, methodologies or processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESG analysis across a portfolio of private-market investments.
• Assess climate, emissions and ESG data and translate findings into investment insights.
• Support ESG due diligence, portfolio monitoring and engagement with portfolio companies.
• Develop ESG frameworks, methodologies and processes.
• Prepare materials for senior stakeholders and reporting to regulators/investors.
• Collaborate with investment teams on ESG initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Investment analysis

Communication skills

ESG thought leadership

Tools

Excel

Job description

A newly created opportunity to join a leading global investment platform, working at the intersection of ESG and private markets.

This is a highly investment-focused ESG role, working closely with investment professionals and senior leadership to assess ESG risks and opportunities across the portfolio and help shape how sustainability is integrated into investment decisions.

Daily Duties

• Lead ESG analysis across a portfolio of private-market investments.
• Assess climate, emissions and wider ESG data, translating findings into meaningful investment insight.
• Support ESG due diligence, portfolio monitoring and engagement with portfolio companies.
• Help develop and enhance ESG frameworks, methodologies and processes.
• Prepare high-quality materials for senior stakeholders, alongside regulatory and investor reporting.
• Partner with investment teams on strategic ESG initiatives and portfolio-level priorities.

They're looking for 3-6 years' experience from a strong analytical or investment environment, ideally across:

• Private Credit / Direct Lending
• Private Equity
• Investment Banking / Restructuring
• Credit / Equity Research
• Hedge Funds
• ESG / Sustainability Consulting

You’ll need strong analytical and communication skills, excellent Excel capability and the ability to research complex topics, form an independent view and translate ESG considerations into commercial, investment-focused insight.

Up to £120k total compensation + benefits.