(Senior) Analyst, Research Products
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Job Level
- Experienced (non manager)
- Location
- Toronto, ON
- Impact Area
- Environment
- Impact Category
- Social Good
- Company Type
- Mission driven
About this position
POSITION DETAILS
Job Type: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Level: Entry-Mid level
Reports to: Director, Sector Research (based in Amsterdam)
Location: Toronto OR Amsterdam
Start date: January 2019
POSITION PURPOSE
Sustainalytics is seeking qualified ESG analysts to join its ESG analyst team. This new position presents an exciting opportunity to conduct company ESG analysis that will form a part of our newly-released flagship ESG Risk Rating. Asset owners, investment managers and other investment professionals leverage the ESG Risk Rating and its underlying research to enhance investment processes. The role involves ESG risk and controversy analysis for companies, as well as contributing to client meetings and thought leadership. You will join a growing and strategically important team and contribute to the development of a vibrant community of sector analysts. You will engage in training and development programmes which support your career development to become a top ESG analyst. The ideal candidate will have both a background in capital markets and sectoral expertise. We are hiring for a variety of sectors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Research, analyze and rate the ESG risks and involvement in controversies of companies in your sector of expertise.
• Prepare company ESG Risk Rating reports to be published in Sustainalytics’ Global Access portal;
• Research and track ESG trends and issues relevant in your sector of expertise;
• Contribute to responding to client queries and support clients in integrating your research insights into their investment decision-making;
• Contribute to the development of intellectual capital and internal and external thought leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduate degree in related discipline (business, finance, environment and/or social science);
• At least two years of relevant work experience but we are ready to welcome more experienced candidates as well;
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry and SRI/RI market;
• Capital markets background; MBA/CFA considered an asset;
• Excellent research, analytical and writing capabilities;
• Presentation skills (both in spoken and written formats), e.g. ppt skills, client interaction skills;
• Alignment with Sustainalytics’ mission, vision and values;
• Resourceful, flexible and embraces change and innovation;
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
About us
Sustainalytics is an award-winning, global responsible investment research firm specialized in environmental, social and governance (ESG) research and analysis.
We offer global perspectives and solutions that are underpinned by local expertise, serving both values-based and mainstream investors that integrate ESG information and assessments into their investment decisions. View our Impact Profile
Our Impact
The impact of our work is one that is felt over the long term. We are seeking to change the face of capital markets in pursuit of a more just and sustainable world by helping some of the world’s largest institutional investors make sustainable investment decisions.
Our mission is to provide the insights required for investors and companies to make more informed decisions that lead to a more just and sustainable global economy.
Career Growth Opportunities
We invest in our staff's training and developmet, so the people and the company can grow together over the long term. We give all our employees a $1000 education credit which they are expected to use every year and we’ll also pay for them to take the CFA exam if they’re interested. For each team we have a formal career development path that’s meant to provide a framework of how one progresses throughout the company.
EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Gain a global outlook working at Sustainalytics. With offices around the world you can take part in our employee exchange program - from Australia to Amsterdam.
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