Intern, ESG

Lion Global Investors Ltdlionglobalinvestors.com; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lion Global Investors invites applications for a role within the ESG Team. You will contribute to ESG integration, strengthening the link between ESG and investment for a more sustainable future.

The position involves handling scheduled reporting, data-driven analysis, and developing tools to improve processes. You will engage with corporates and assist in ESG work with investment teams while researching industry themes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing relevant fields such as sustainable finance, data science, or IT.
• Interest in ESG concepts and familiarity with investment ideas preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and willingness to learn Python is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Handle and deliver on scheduled reporting to internal and external clients.
• Work with data to deliver analysis and insights.
• Develop tools to drive productivity gains and ESG integration.
• Participate in engagement with corporates.
• Assist in ESG integration work with investment teams.
• Conduct ESG-related research on industry trends and themes.

Skills

MS Excel

Python

Strong communication

Data manipulation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in relevant field

Pursuing relevant studies welcome

Tools

MS Excel

Power Query

MSCI ESG Manager

Glass Lewis

Job description

The candidate will work with the ESG Team within Lion Global Investors (LGI). The candidate will contribute to LGI’s ESG integration efforts, to deepen the relationship between ESG and investment, and to achieve a more sustainable future.

• Handle and deliver on scheduled reporting work to internal and external clients
• Work with data to deliver analysis and insights
• Develop tools to drive productivity gains, process improvements and further ESG integration
• Participate in engagement with corporates
• Assist in ESG integration work with the investment teams
• Conduct ESG-related research, such as industry trends and other thematics.

Job Requirements:

• Pursuing relevant fields of studies, such as sustainable finance, computer/data science, etc. Both Degree and Polytechnic Diploma holder are welcome to apply
• Interest in ESG. Familiar with ESG concepts. An understanding of investment concepts is a plus
• Proficient in MS Excel (especially advanced excel functions such as Power Query). Python proficiency is a plus
• Familiarity with ESG metrics and data systems like MSCI ESG Manager & Glass Lewis is a plus
• Demonstrated ability in handling and manipulating large dataset
• Competent in translating complex, disaggregated datasets into useful, relevant insights
• Proactive, result driven with attention to detail and clarity of thought
• Able to comprehend, synthesize and summarize information competently
• Able to solve problems independently, creatively and to work with cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills
• Strong work and team ethics, and a high level of integrity