ESG Quant Analyst & Stewardship Innovator

CFA Institute; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadian Asset Management LLC seeks an ESG Quant Analyst - Stewardship Specialist in London. The role blends engagement with quantitative ESG research, building scalable datasets and AI-enabled tools within a hybrid work setting, with on-site presence three days weekly.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in buy/sell-side roles, strong Python/SQL skills, and familiarity with generative AI tools. Effective communication and cross‑border collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1–2 years on the buy-side or sell-side.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL; ability to explore large datasets and extract insights.
• Experience with generative AI tools including OpenAI and Claude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; translate complex analytics for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects across global teams.
• Commitment to continuous learning, e.g., CFA Sustainable Investing Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead engagement activities with investee companies and monitor controversies.
• Support quantitative ESG assessments of portfolio holdings and maintain engagement records.
• Share engagement insights to support proprietary signals, analytics, and new ESG research ideas.
• Leverage Python and AI tools to acquire, clean, transform, and analyze large datasets and contribute to AI-enabled stewardship tools.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data analysis

Engagement coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OpenAI

Claude

Job description

Acadian Asset Management LLC seeks an ESG Quant Analyst - Stewardship Specialist in London. The role blends engagement with quantitative ESG research, building scalable datasets and AI-enabled tools within a hybrid work setting, with on-site presence three days weekly.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in buy/sell-side roles, strong Python/SQL skills, and familiarity with generative AI tools. Effective communication and cross‑border collaboration are essential for success.