Investment Analyst

Impact Cubed; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing investment solutions provider in the UK is seeking an Investment Analyst to innovate and maintain sustainable investment solutions. The role involves portfolio sustainability analysis and collaboration with research teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's and preferably a Master's degree, strong skills in MATLAB and Python, and excellent communication abilities. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and flexible work options offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

5 weeks paid time off

Flexible working from home

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of MATLAB and Python.
• Self-motivated and enjoys autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain custom sustainable investment portfolios.
• Carry out portfolio sustainability analysis for clients.
• Create portfolio construction and analytical tools using MATLAB.
• Collaborate with the research team on sustainable investment products.
• Monitor and maintain integrity of risk models.

Skills

Strong analytical problem-solving skills

Strong communicator

Strong project management skills

Knowledge of MATLAB

Knowledge of Python

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, mathematics or finance

Master’s Degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

About the job

You will be part of a very specialized, highly talented team whose mission is to create cutting edge investment solutions that enable investors to invest more sustainably. We are a fast‑growing business with an innovative approach to impact investing that has won multiple industry awards. We have a very collegial atmosphere and offer flexible WFH. You will have a lot of autonomy and opportunity for personal and career growth in one of the fastest growing areas of the financial services industry, while collaborating with a global team in a mission‑driven company.

What’s in it for you:

As an Investment Analyst, you will play a key role on a highly visible team that is responsible for innovating and maintaining Impact Cubed’s industry‑leading solutions in sustainable portfolio construction, risk modelling and performance attribution. You will gain valuable exposure to how these capabilities are driving an impact investment revolution in a fast‑moving market. Lastly, you will work and grow with our team of passionate and experienced investment professionals and data scientists.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Head of Investment Solutions to create and maintain custom sustainable investment portfolios and indices.

Carry out portfolio sustainability analysis for clients (asset managers, asset owners, wealth managers).

Take responsibility for the creation of portfolio construction and analytical tool using Matlab.

Work in close collaboration with our research team to create innovative sustainable investment products using a wide array of data.

Take part in monitoring and maintaining the integrity of our risk models as well as on‑going improvement projects.

Provide support and help educate our client‑facing teams on the latest investment solutions developments.

Contribute to the strategic vision of the company by becoming the knowledge leader of specific sustainable investment topics.

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree: engineering, mathematics or finance‑based degrees preferred.

Master’s Degree preferred.

Strong working knowledge of MATLAB and Python.

Strong analytical problem‑solving skills.

Strong communicator. Able to influence and build trust with our multi‑disciplinary teams within Impact Cubed. Able to communicate the value of analytical tools to an internal audience.

Strong project management skills. Enjoys juggling and leading multiple projects, with a focus on accomplishing tasks. Good at working with multiple stakeholders in a collaborative global team environment.

Self‑motivated and enjoys autonomy.

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of working with data in a financial or climate context.
• Passionate about making the world a better place.
• Within easy commute to central London.
• Some relevant work experience.

What We Offer:

An excellent opportunity to develop your talent in a highly dynamic environment. Working towards a better environmental and social future with our team of passionate investment and data science professionals.

Competitive base salary and bonus.

Comprehensive benefits package.

5 weeks paid time off.

About Impact Cubed:

As a global provider of analytics and investment solutions for the financial services industry, Impact Cubed enables investors to build more sustainable, climate‑friendly portfolios. We combine an award‑winning approach to integrating impact into risk and return with technology‑enhanced portfolio design and management. The outcome is a seamless approach to customised sustainable investing.

Impact Cubed is headquartered in the UK and growing rapidly, seeking top talent to join our team. We offer a full range of data and analytical services as well as sustainable investment solutions, working with some of the largest asset managers in the world. Our team includes experts in climate, sustainable investing, finance, quantitative analysis, data science, technology, and mathematics.

Impact Cubed is an equal opportunity employer committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race/ethnicity, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, colour, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status (including domestic partnerships and civil unions), sexual orientation, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.