ESG Investment Analyst

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset management firm in London is seeking an experienced Investment Analyst (ESG) to join their Investments team. You will analyze ESG data to support investment processes and contribute to discussions. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in asset management, holds a degree in finance or economics, and is working towards a CFA in ESG investing. This is a permanent role with a focus on developing ESG strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in asset management or banking.
• Strong knowledge of ESG-driven investing and portfolio data.
• Self-motivated with excellent prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust ESG knowledge for portfolio tracking.
• Collate ESG data for investment monitoring.
• Provide sector and portfolio analysis.

Skills

ESG knowledge

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Degree in finance, business, or economics

CFA qualification in ESG investing

Job description

Our client is a global asset management house. Due to continued business success, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Investment Analyst (ESG) to join their high-performing Investments team on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will join the fixed income investment team and be responsible for ESG orientated data analysis that will support the investment process. The analyst will lead the build out and implementation of the firm’s ESG investment process.

The Investment Analyst (ESG) will take responsibility for the following duties:

1. Develop robust ESG knowledge and skills to facilitate portfolio monitoring and tracking of investments.
2. Regularly collate ESG data to assist the team with monitoring investments.
3. Provide sector and portfolio analysis to inform risk reports and analysis.
4. Work closely with the team to develop ideas to promote improvement and contribute towards investment discussions.
5. Maintain knowledge and monitor developments in the ESG markets.
6. Build strong relationships with internal teams and external contacts to inform investment recommendations.
7. Actively contribute on ad-hoc projects across the team, as they arise.

The Investment Analyst (ESG) will meet the following skillset:

1. Minimum 3 years’ experience within the asset management and/or banking sector.
2. Degree educated, preferably in finance, business or economics.
3. Currently working towards or have gained a CFA qualification in ESG investing.
4. Strong knowledge of ESG-driven investing and ESG portfolio data.
5. Self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
6. Intellectually curious with excellent interpersonal skills.

If you believe your experience meets the criteria of Investment Analyst (ESG), please apply with a copy of your CV.

Note, this is a highly competitive position. We receive a high volume of applications and are unable to respond to each CV.