Head of ESG Research

Acre is pleased to be partnering with an award-winning global research company, who provides data and analytics to the financial services industry. The firm is seeking a Head of ESG Research to work closely with their newly appointed Head of Sustainability to further enhance and develop their existing ESG product offering.

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The firm already has an established global ESG research function (comprising 13 employees) and has plans to further expand the team. This hire will lead the team and play a key role in the future development of the function.

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Key responsibilities:

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• Identify and leverage new ESG data sources which can be used to drive the assessment of a private company or asset.

• Lead of the development of ESG models, incorporating technology such as machine learning or NLP to improve ESG data and signals.

• Oversee the activities of the ESG Research Team in collecting and assuring ESG data.

• Build relevant, actionable ESG benchmarks at asset, fund and investor level.

• In the absence of sufficient data, help to identify other ESG signals which can be used to understand ESG opportunities and risks.

• Play a critical role in the development of a best-in-class ESG product offering through thought leadership and innovation.

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Requirements:

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• Prior experience modelling ESG assessments using ESG KPIs.

• Significant experience working directly with ESG data at an investment manager, bank, consultancy or data provider.

• Alternative asset and private capital industry experience are desirable but not essential.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

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This role presents a fantastic opportunity to shape the development of a new ESG product offering which will be fundamental in driving forwards the sustainable investing agenda.

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If you are interested in finding out more, please apply with your CV or reach out to Katy Quicke via katy.quicke@acre.com.