Our client is a recognized leader in responsible investing. Their mission is to deliver superior long-term performance to our clients and to enable them to achieve positive impact. They have approximately $34 billion of mutual fund and separate account assets under management as of March 31, 2021.
We are seeking ESG Investment Research Analysts who are passionate about the impact company behavior has on society, the environment and on corporate performance and have experience integrating ESG considerations in the investment process. An ideal ESG Investment Research Analyst will bring subject matter expertise on governance topics and environmental and social issues, along with an understanding of how these issues can impact an investment thesis. You will be able to communicate views clearly, will be credible with company management teams as well as clients, will enjoy acting as an individual contributor within a highly collaborative investment culture, and will thrive by building strong relationships with colleagues.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Build and maintain models which reflect the materiality matrix for the purpose of differentiating companies and securities based on their ESG performance, identifying ESG key performance indicators that have proven to be most impactful on stock prices and integrate into research frameworks
Use information from data vendors and proprietary research to analyze, score,rate and rank companies on their ESG performance
Seek and evaluate sources of information regarding the environmental, social and governance policies and performance of corporations and other issuers of securities
Develop expertise within industry sectors and relevant peer groups of companies
Contribute to the team's proprietary knowledge of ESG factors and materiality
Use the information that is an output of the companies models to identify opportunities to engage directly with issuers of securities in order to improve their ESG performance and enhance returns on security
Effectively communicate Calvert's ESG research framework within the organization, to clients, and broader investment community
Assist in creating a productive, collaborative and innovative team culture, including facilitating the team's professional development
Contribute to and publish original research
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree (Master's degree would be a plus) in Accounting, Finance, Business or related fields
3+ years experience in capital markets and investment topics, either through work experience or educational background
The ability to work effectively in a thoughtful, collaborative team environment
Strong communication skills, being able to interface effectively with bright quantitative colleagues as well as non-technical audiences
Click apply now or contact Jordan Locke via email directly at : jordan.locke@acre.com
