ESG Quantitative Analyst

M&G plc; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial services firm as an ESG Quantitative Analyst, where you will leverage data science to enhance sustainability insights. This role offers the opportunity to work with investment teams and contribute to impactful decision-making in ESG performance. Ideal candidates will possess strong programming skills, a solid academic background, and a passion for sustainability. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in applying sophisticated analytics.
• Proven expertise as a full stack developer.

Responsibilities

• Implementing data science and ESG methods for assessments.
• Creating Python APIs for ESG data access.
• Developing innovative tools using natural language processing.

Skills

Programming

Analytical Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Physics

Tools

Python

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Snowflake

Oracle

MS SQL Server

Job description

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At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

The Role:

As one of the principal quantitative analysts in the team you will blend investment management and technical expertise with a passion to deliver results for the Asset Manager, Asset Owner and Plc. The ESG Quantitative Analyst will play a pivotal role in bringing data science and sustainability together to gain insights to company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance from a design, build and implement perspective. You will contribute more in-depth sustainability decisions, risk management, and compliance by applying cutting edge methods. By working closely with investment teams under the CIO Equities, Multi-Asset, and Sustainability, you will benefit from an enriching work experience across public and private markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementing latest data science and ESG methods to create proprietary at scale assessment of company’s ESG alignment. This would involve developing frameworks, performing calculations to shed insights, and implementing best practices in software development and architecture.
• Supporting existing in-house tools, developing new in-house tools and increasing capabilities
• Creating Python APIs to facilitate access to ESG data and analysis for systems and researchers.
• Proprietary sustainability analysis for asset management, asset owner, Plc or client requests
• Development of innovative tools building on natural language processing/AI
• Ensure cohesion across M&G Group sustainability data for Plc and Asset Owner entities
• Support the wider Stewardship & Sustainability agenda in terms of data analytics
  
  

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Strong academic background with a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or Physics from a leading university
• Extensive programming experience, preferably in Python with proven expertise as a full stack developer working with both front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular) and back-end technologies (e.g., Python).
• Working knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Oracle, MS SQL Server)
• Several years of experience in applying sophisticated analytics and quantitative concepts to support investment needs and develop new solutions
• Deep understanding of quantitative techniques and methods, statistics, and econometrics. Prior experience in natural language processing or other AI methods a plus
• Proven track record in hands-on development of data analytics tools
• Assist research teams in developing new models and products that will provide a competitive advantage to the organisation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• An individual who exhibits a strong sense of integrity, a robust work ethic, and a positive attitude, along with a commitment to our organizational mission
  
  

Work Level: Manager or Expert

Recruiter: Emily Northcott

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. Being a Disability Confident Leader means that candidates who meet the minimum criteria of a job, will be offered an interview if they 'opt in' to the scheme when applying.

If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Financial Services and Investment Management

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