Location Edinburgh
Job-type Permanent
Salary £Competitive
Reference BBBH13689_1623918939

Purpose of role

We are working with a leading asset manager to find for them a Sustainable Investment Strategist to work collaboratively to develop global stewardship into a world-leading responsible investment fund. This will involve establishing expertise on a range of ESG issues, continuing to pioneer the integration of ESG into investment analysis, and furthering the ambition of the company’s investment strategy.

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Responsibilities

  • Be an advocate for global stewardship, ESG integration and responsible investment at a fund and firm-wide level.

  • Identify and bring forward outside expertise to deepen the business' understanding of ESG. This individual will remain informed on the evolution of ESG and relevant regulation as well as debate with the wider global stewardship team to further the understanding of ESG and tighten the ambition of the investment strategy.

  • Collaborate on integrated ESG/investment research. Write and update responsible investment analysis.

  • Write and where relevant, present thematic research on ESG topics and responsible investment internally and externally.

  • Advance the firms client reporting on ESG factors, including contributing to quarterly and annual reports.

  • Lead and support other investors or ESG analysts with company engagement.

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Requirements:

  • C. 10+ years of experience working in ESG with knowledge around a wide range of ESG issues.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain problems clearly and to put forward nuanced arguments.

  • The dexterity to both challenge and collaborate on complex, evolving societal and investment issues.

  • The clout and gravitas to engage and influence senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.

  • Prior experience in the investment management industry with a rigorous knowledge and passion for investments.

  • Focused qualifications in a relevant field e.g. CFA, MA in Sustainable Development or Carbon Management.

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This is a great opportunity for an ESG investment professional to work on ESG frameworks and contribute to the investment analysis process by ensuring that financially material ESG factors are considered. If this is an opportunity you could be interested in, please apply now or contact Gemma Finegold via gemma.finegold@acre.com.