Senior Analyst, ESG and Stewardship

AustralianSuper; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment fund in London is seeking a Senior Analyst for the ESG and Stewardship Team. This role focuses on embedding ESG considerations into investment decisions. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience within ESG teams. This position offers a hybrid work model and significant growth opportunities within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Generous leave

Health insurance

Leading pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience within ESG teams in financial services, consulting, or a related field.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks such as GRI, SASB, UNPRI, GRESB, UN SDGs, and TCFD.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESG integration across asset classes from London office.
• Provide ESG insights into portfolio companies and assets.
• Manage proxy voting responsibilities and contribute to voting recommendations.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Experience within ESG teams

Exposure to responsible investment

Tools

ESG frameworks (GRI, SASB, etc.)

Job description

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Job Description

Senior Analyst | ESG and Stewardship Team | London

London | Hybrid | Full-time

About Us:

AustralianSuper is the largest pension fund in Australia and the 16th largest in the world by total assets. With over £180bn in assets under management, we are a fast-growing fund with a world-class investment team. We invest across global financial markets, real assets, private credit, and private equity to deliver sustainable, long-term performance for our members.

At AustralianSuper, we are committed to helping members achieve their best possible retirement outcome. As part of our growing London-based investment team, we are looking for a purpose-driven ESG professional to help us integrate material Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues across our global investment portfolio.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing team and contribute to the Fund's long-term investment strategy.

Your New Role

As a Senior Analyst, ESG and Stewardship, you will play a key role in embedding ESG considerations into investment decision-making across public and private markets. You will work closely with internal investment teams, portfolio companies, and external stakeholders to ensure ESG risks and opportunities are identified, assessed, and acted upon.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading or supporting ESG integration across asset classes managed from the London office.
• Providing ESG insights into portfolio companies and assets, including financial impact assessments.
• Driving stewardship activities, including engagement with boards and senior management.
• Managing proxy voting responsibilities and contributing to voting recommendations.
• Supporting ESG due diligence for private market transactions and ongoing ownership.
• Advising on strategic ESG themes such as climate change, workforce engagement, and board effectiveness.
• Contributing to ESG reporting, policy development, and collaborative initiatives.

What You will Bring

You are a commercially minded ESG professional with a strong analytical skillset and a passion for responsible investment. You thrive in a dynamic environment and are confident engaging with senior stakeholders.

Your background includes:

• Experience within ESG teams in financial services, consulting, or a related field.
• Exposure to responsible investment, corporate governance, sustainability, or legal/engineering disciplines.
• Experience across one or more asset classes (e.g. listed equities, infrastructure, real estate, private equity).
• Strong and effective communication skills and the ability to translate complex ESG issues into actionable insights.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks such as GRI, SASB, UNPRI, GRESB, UN SDGs, and TCFD.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-performing team, supporting impactful investment decisions.
• Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment.
• Enjoy a hybrid working model and a modern office in the heart of London - Kings Cross, one of the core assets of the Fund's global portfolio!

Life at AustralianSuper: Our London and New York offices are home to over 200 talented colleagues, with plans to grow significantly. We offer great benefits, including generous leave, leading pension contributions, health insurance, and a blended working environment. We are committed to inclusivity and diversity, ensuring everyone can thrive.

What's Next: Apply now if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit, and Excellent Outcomes. Join us in a challenging, growing, and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.

Progress, powered by purpose.

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