GSS Bonds - Research Associate

MainStreet Partners; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability and ESG partner, MainStreet Partners is looking for a Research Associate to join its GSS Bonds team. This role focuses on analyzing the GSS bond market, providing insights, and contributing to high-quality ESG data offerings while working within a hybrid environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual leave of up to 28 days

Contributory pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonuses

Professional training support

Mentorship programme

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial services and consulting.
• Experience analyzing fixed income instruments.
• Proficient in Python and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Analyze bond documentation and sustainability reports.
• Identify trends in the GSS Bonds market.
• Communicate findings to support data-driven decisions.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Economics or Finance

Tools

SQL

Python

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

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ABOUT MAINSTREET PARTNERS

MainStreet is the trusted ESG and Sustainability partner of top-tier investors and distributors for a simple reason: it provide a one stop shop for their sustainability requirements at portfolio level. MainStreet’s clients comprise some of the most sophisticated and leading Wealth Managers, Asset Managers, Investment Banks, and Asset Owners in the financial industry.

MainStreet is part of Allfunds Group, one of the leading global Wealth Tech companies with a service offering tailored for Fund Houses and Distributors. MainStreet is located in London and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

It offers a unique and user-friendly platform hosting all proprietary data across asset classes on ESGeverything.COM

MainStreet provides investors and distributors with the following ESG and Sustainability data and services:

· ESG and Sustainability ratings (funds/ETFs, equities and credit, government and supranational bonds, green, social, sustainability and sustainability linked bonds, private assets funds);

· SDG ratings and Impact Results (funds/ETFs, equities and credit, green, social, sustainability and sustainability linked bonds);

· Controversies (exclusion lists and analysis of controversial activities and behaviours);

· ESG and Impact Audits and Reports;

· ESG and Sustainability Universes and Model Portfolios.

For more information please visit: MSPartners.ORG

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JOB DESCRIPTION

MainStreet Partners has experienced rapid growth over the past few years. We plan to continue expanding to achieve our ambitious goal of becoming a key player in the European sustainable finance industry.

We are seeking a talented Research Associate to join our growing GSS Bonds team. The ideal candidate is passionate about sustainable investing and ESG principles, with a solid understanding of fixed income instruments and the GSS (Green, Social, and Sustainability) Bonds market. In this role, you will analyse the global GSS bond market, uncover valuable insights, and contribute to our industry-leading ESG data offerings.

Please note: The candidate must have the right to work in the UK by their start date.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Analyse bond documentation and sustainability reports to assess individual GSS bonds. Gather and evaluate data on relevant sustainability KPIs, ensuring the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the GSS Bonds database.

· Identify and interpret key trends shaping the GSS Bonds market. Translate findings into actionable insights to inform internal strategy and generate thought leadership content for external audiences.

· Contribute to and author engaging articles and analytical reports on the GSS Bonds market. These reports will be shared with global media and industry stakeholders to raise awareness of sustainable finance and deepen understanding of this dynamic sector.

· Conduct detailed analyses on GSS bond data and present the findings in clear, concise, and visually engaging formats for both internal and external stakeholders.

· Communicate insights effectively across teams to foster knowledge sharing and support data-driven decision-making.

KEY SKILLS

· Minimum 3 years of experience in financial services, consulting, or sector-specific NGOs.

· Proven quantitative skills in analysing and interpreting data related to fixed income instruments.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.

· Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strict deadlines.

PREFERRED SKILLS

· Proficiency in Python, database management, SQL, and business intelligence tools (e.g., QuickSight).

· Proficiency in Italian, French, or Spanish is a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

· Hybrid working policy: 3 days a week in the office, with up to 2 days remote.

· Health insurance with Vitality, Life Insurance, and access to the LifeWorks Employee Assistance Programme (from day one).

· Annual leave: 22 days per year, plus one additional day for each year of service (up to a maximum of 28 days), in addition to UK Bank Holidays.

· Pension: Contributory private pension scheme via NEST (available after 3 months of service).

· Bonus scheme: Discretionary annual bonuses based on individual and company performance.

· Technical and professional training: On-the-job technical training and financial support for relevant external training.

· Mentorship programme: After completion of probation, each employee may select a senior colleague from another team as a mentor.

· Diverse and inclusive culture that values sustainability, impact, and innovation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Financial Services, Climate Data and Analytics, and Data Infrastructure and Analytics

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