ESG Portfolio Analyst

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global asset management firm is looking for an ESG specialist to join its Fixed Income investment team in London. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience, a genuine interest in sustainable investing, and strong analytical and communication skills. This role will involve working closely with portfolio managers to integrate ESG factors into investment processes and monitoring related developments.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' work experience from an asset manager, consultancy or data provider.
• Genuine interest in sustainable investing/ESG related issues.
• Collaborative approach to work.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Key point of contact for all ESG related queries within the fixed income investment team.
• Work closely with Portfolio Managers and Credit Analysts to incorporate material ESG factors into investment processes.
• Analyse ESG risks and opportunities in relation to fixed income portfolio management.
• Conduct thematic and ESG analysis to inform investment recommendations.
• Monitor ESG related developments from various perspectives.
• Work on data projects such as automating data and enhancing systems functionality.

Skills

ESG analysis

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree educated

Job description

Overview

Our client, a global asset management firm, is looking to hire an ESG specialist to join the fixed income investment team. This role will work as part of the Fixed Income portfolio management team and play a pivotal role in further enhancing the team's ESG capabilities.

Responsibilities

1. Key point of contact for all ESG related queries within the fixed income investment team
2. Work closely with Portfolio Managers and Credit Analysts to identify and incorporate material ESG factors into their investment processes
3. Analyse ESG risks and opportunities in relation to fixed income portfolio management
4. Conduct thematic and ESG analysis to inform investment recommendations
5. Monitor ESG related developments from a market, regulatory and thematic perspective
6. Work on various data projects as required (for example, automating data, enhancing systems functionality, review of external methodologies)
7. Work closely with ESG data providers

Ideal Candidate Profile

1. 2-4 years' work experience from an asset manager, consultancy or data provider
2. Genuine interest in sustainable investing/ESG related issues
3. Degree educated
4. Collaborative approach to work
5. Strong communication and presentation skills
6. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills