Location New York
Job-type Permanent
Salary $Competitive
Reference BBBH9274_1588334349

Acre has been engaged by a global asset management firm to appoint an Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Integration Lead to further advance and fully integrate ESG into investment processes across all asset classes and geographies.

This is an exciting and new global ESG remit which interfaces holistically throughout the business with the investment teams, product development, research, investment policy, risk, client teams and distribution.

Responsibilities include building relationships and influencing senior stakeholders across the business to integrate ESG and in support of new product development. Other responsibilities include supporting external communications and client engagement on ESG advancement and writing thought leadership articles.

As the successful candidate will be expected to produce informed opinions to support fundamental integration of relevant insights impacting security selection and portfolio construction, a strong investment pedigree is required.

The successful candidate will have:

  • CFA credentials & strong financial, analytical & modeling skills

  • Experience of ESG analysis for equities, fixed income or alternatives

  • Broad ESG knowledge including regulatory trends, markets and products

  • Relevant investment industry experience, for example in investment analytics or product development

This is a high profile and innovative opportunity to play a leading role in ESG / sustainable investment within an ambitious investment manager, and is fully endorsed by the CIO. Please apply to discuss further.