Investment Analyst - ESG

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global asset management firm is hiring an Investment Analyst to join its sustainable research team in London. The successful candidate will conduct ESG research, write thematic articles on sustainability issues, and engage with companies on relevant topics. Ideal applicants have 1-3 years of analytical experience and a strong academic record. This role offers an excellent opportunity for those interested in the intersection of finance and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of analytical experience, ideally on the buy-side.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental, social, and governance factors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed ESG research across sectors.
• Write thematic articles on sustainability impacts.
• Contribute to investment discussions on ESG topics.
• Engage with companies on ESG issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research ability

Understanding of ESG factors

Education

Excellent academic record

CFA qualification (in progress)

Job description

Overview

A major global asset manager is looking to hire an Investment Analyst to join the sustainable research team.

As part of the global research team, the successful candidate will be responsible for producing sustainability research supporting portfolio managers across equities and fixed income. The sustainable research team integrates a proprietary environmental, social and governance (ESG) scoring model with fundamental analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed stock specific ESG research across a number of sectors developing an understanding of valuation implications
• Writing thematic articles on the impact on investment of sustainability issues
• Contribute to investment discussions, specifically on topics in relation to Environmental, Social and Governance issues
• Engaging with companies on ESG issues and tracking the impact of this over time

Qualifications

• Previous analytical experience between 1 and 3 years', ideally on the buy-side
• Demonstrate an interest in environmental, social and governance factors
• Willing to study towards CFA qualification
• Excellent academic record

Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.

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