Sustainable Investing Analyst – Strategy & Data Integration

SEi; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment management firm is seeking a Sustainable Investing Analyst to conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to enhance sustainability insights across its investment platform. The role involves collaborating with various teams, managing ESG data, and supporting sustainability reporting and client relationships. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, relevant educational qualifications, and a passion for sustainable finance, offering hybrid work and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical care

Strong pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid working environment

Free fruit

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in investment management or sustainable finance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with Excel capabilities.
• Experience with ESG data sets and climate-related financial risk.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research into sustainable investing trends and opportunities.
• Develop and manage sustainable investment products.
• Evaluate future data needs and manage relationships with vendors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CFA or MBA

Tools

Excel

Blackrock Solutions

FactSet

Job description

What you’ll do:

The Sustainable Investing Analyst will play a pivotal role in advancing SEI’s approach to sustainable investing by conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis to inform strategic decision-making, enhance client and regulatory reporting, and support sound oversight activities. The role also involves contributing to client engagement and education, ensuring that sustainability insights are consistently applied across SEI’s investment platform.

Some of the core responsibilities include:

• Conduct research into trends and opportunities in sustainable investing across investor, regulatory, and competitive landscapes, as well as leading data-driven analysis of investment products and opportunities. Synthesize findings into actionable insights, recommendations, and project plans in collaboration with SEI’s sustainable investing, sustainable research, and investment strategy teams.
• Support the development and management of sustainable investment products and solutions through targeted analysis, while maintaining a primary focus on client needs and regulatory priorities. Collaborate with investment strategy, legal and compliance, and client service teams to support end-to-end solutions.
• Manage sustainability and ESG data and analytics in partnership with SEI’s Data and Risk Management teams to support consistent application of insights and analysis across SEI. Evaluate future data needs and maintain relationships with external vendors and data providers.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain regulatory sustainability reporting for financial products across multiple jurisdictions, collaborating closely with investment product and operations teams to develop efficient tools and systems for required deliverables.
• Strengthen client relationships by contributing to the development of enhanced sustainability reporting for both traditional and mission-aligned client portfolios.
• Support integration of sustainability information into investment risk management practices and oversight activities.
• Contribute to sustainable investing communications and materials for internal and client audiences, including written reports, training content, presentations, and RFP responses.
• Contribute to voluntary reporting and disclosure efforts including corporate sustainability reporting, CDP, UK Stewardship Code, and Principles for Responsible Investment.

What we need from you:

• Demonstrable experience in investment management, sustainable finance, or management consulting.
• Bachelor’s degree required; CFA, MBA, or Master’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated capabilities in Excel and financial information systems (e.g. Blackrock Solutions, FactSet).
• Experience working with commercial ESG data sets and understanding of climate-related financial risk and/or scenario analysis.
• Sound working knowledge of investment strategies and capital markets across multiple asset classes.
• Demonstrated understanding of and passion for sustainable finance, including familiarity with global sustainable investing regulations, frameworks, and voluntary initiatives (e.g. SFDR, TCFD, Net Zero).
• Strong project management skills and ability to balance multiple short- and long-term projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and presentation - for internal and external audiences.
• Strong listening and investigative skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into strategic insights and recommendations.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

What we would like from you:

• Detail oriented and ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information.
• Willingness to take initiative, own projects, exercise independent judgment and act decisively.
• Robust organization skills and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and work ethic.
• Intellectually curious, creative and open-minded.
• Passion for investing.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to SEI’s sustainable investing strategy by combining data expertise with strategic insight. Candidates should be passionate about sustainability and possess the ability to translate complex data into meaningful investment perspectives.

SEI’s competitive advantage:

To help you stay energised, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, strong pension plan, tuition reimbursement, hybrid working environment, and a work-life balance that enables you to relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures (SM) — for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. Come build your brave future at SEI.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…

After over 50 years, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment management, investment processing and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our UK office is based between the City of London and the growing technology hub of Shoreditch. The open plan nature of our office space, flowing lines and numerous art installations are designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset and are (literally) invested in your success; we know that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer our employees benefits, which include private medical care for you and your family, access to GPs online for appointments, enhanced family leave, volunteer days, access to thriving employee networks and not forgetting free fruit.

SEI Investments (Europe) Ltd (‘SIEL’) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 191713).

AI Acceptable Use in the application and interview process: SEI acknowledges the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into individuals’ personal and professional lives. If you intend to incorporate the use of any AI tools at any stage of the application and/or interview process, please ensure you have reviewed and adhere to our AI use guidelines.