Sustainable Investment Research Analyst

M&G; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment and savings firm in Greater London is seeking a Research Analyst to support sustainability research. The role requires producing high-quality research, effective communication of findings, and contributing to thematic research. Ideal candidates should have a degree in science or finance, strong analytical skills, and proven experience in research analysis. The firm offers competitive benefits, including a generous pension scheme, extensive leave, and family support policies.

Benefits

18% pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Private Healthcare

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a research analyst or relevant sector practitioner.
• Ability to produce high quality reports suitable for a senior audience.
• Proactive with individual accountability; takes ownership to drive delivery.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality investment ready sustainability research.
• Effectively communicate research findings for investment decision-making.
• Consolidate and build detailed investment coverage.

Skills

Research analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in science, finance or economics

Job description

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.

Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.

Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

The Role:

An opportunity has arisen for a Research Analyst to join M&G’s Sustainable Investment Research team to support our thematic and stock level sustainability research to drive investment ready analysis, including supporting our private markets teams. A successful candidate will have experience in existing research analysis to support their development of research skills to fulfil the role. Additional experience in topics related to private markets research are a bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high quality investment ready sustainability research on a range of investment classes, sectors and across thematic issues
• Effectively communicate research findings to enable integration into investment decision making
• Contribute to thematic research, particularly identifying investment opportunities across the global economy for innovative and disruptive companies that are driving structural & foundational changes in the global economy
• Help scale our thematic engagement activities across the investment platform by collaborating on bottom-up research and analysis
• Consolidate and build up detailed investment coverage, and expand our existing proprietary database of companies with alternative datasets
• Closely follow trends and evolutions in individual themes and ensure our investment strategies continue to reflect them well
• Publish thought leadership pieces and generate content related to our themes through detailed articles and white papers
• Contribute to the completion of ESG Scorecards
• Contribute to the wider Stewardship & Sustainability agenda

Requirements and Experience

This role is ideally suited to someone who can demonstrate:

• Demonstrable experience as a research analyst or relevant sector practitioner.
• Experience using analytics and research to prepare concise, actionable content to inform decision-making
• A degree in science, finance or economics, with demonstratable numerical and analytical skillset.
• Excellent communication skills ( written and verbal)
• Effective stakeholder engagement/management, and ability to build good relationships internally and externally
• Ability to produce high quality reports/deliverables suitable for a senior audience.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Proactive with individual accountability; takes ownership to drive delivery forwards without instruction.
• Effective problem-solving skills to design and implement solutions.
• Integrity and strong work ethic with a positive outlook and belief in our purpose.

Work Level: Manager / Expert

Recruiter Name: Hannah Curtis

What we offer:

At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:

• As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18% , with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions . We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan , together with access to financial wellbeing and support services – to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.
• Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy – to balance your work and personal commitments.
• Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave – as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.
• Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare , Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options – for peace of mind.

To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&G

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions.

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