RI Research Analyst

USS Investment Management Limited; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pension scheme as a RI Research Analyst, contributing to responsible investment strategies. Collaborate with experts, conduct impactful research on ESG issues, and help shape engagement plans. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

High quality pension scheme

Enhanced occupational sickness pay

Financial contributions for personal development

Access to health and wellbeing services

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Volunteer Day’s

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Direct experience of stewardship and engagement.
• Solid technical knowledge of proxy voting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on climate, nature, people, and governance.
• Identify and communicate material ESG risks and opportunities.
• Produce investment-focused reports on key ESG issues.

Skills

Communication

Stewardship

Engagement

Technical Knowledge

Job description

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

About the role

In your role as RI Research Analyst you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity tojoin the RI team. The research analyst role is a critical SME role to enable the investment teams to fulfil their integration KPI and to ensure that the Scheme meets its ambition to show visible leadership in RI.

What you will be doing

As a trusted part of the Responsible Investment you will be responsible for:

• Conduct research on climate, nature, people, and governance in line with the responsible investment (RI) strategy
• Identify and communicate material ESG risks and opportunities to investment and advisory teams
• Provide ESG reviews and contribute to process enhancements across all asset classes
• Produce investment-focused reports on key ESG issues
• Support strategic RI research projects and contribute subject matter expertise
• Assist in developing and representing individual and collaborative engagement plans
• Act as the initial point of contact for RI reporting, case studies, and stewardship examples

About you

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Direct experience of stewardship and engagement and the ability to devise and structure engagement plans.
• Solid technical knowledge of proxy voting and practical experience of investor rights and responsibilities across asset classes.
• Solid financial markets and /or investment experience gained from asset management, global banking, credit research agencies and or/ investment or strategic business consultancy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team.

Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits!

How we will reward you

• Generous annual leave package
• Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
• Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
• Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

• Integrity

About us

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit https://www.uss.co.uk

USSIM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting [e-mail] .