Support the Sustainable Investing & Global Fixed Income Platform - Research on ESG topics and thought leadership, regional policy & regulation, stewardship activities including ESG research on investee companies.
Develop Product & Strategy Knowledge – Play an instrumental role in developing internal and external ESG training and education, working closely with others including the investment and product teams. Develop knowledge of industry trends, competitive landscape, and investment team capabilities.
Support Investment Teams - Work closely with the specialist teams such as the Green, Social, Impact Bond and broader fixed income investment teams.
Support Business Development & Client Reviews- Work closely with the fixed income client portfolio management team to develop materials on sustainable and non-sustainable investment products for clients and distribution channels, responding to ad hoc client queries, providing specialist product or market input to RFPs, creation of bespoke and customized presentation materials and market analysis.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, Business or Commerce
2 years or more of experience in financial services or sustainability
Demonstrates a keen interest and is passionate about ESG and sustainability
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
Project work related to sustainability topics – climate, biodiversity, water, human rights, etc. environmental science, social sciences, governance, economics or finance would be a plus.
Capable of “learning agility” across different subjects and topics.
Interest in learning nuances of investment products and financial markets, with desire for further knowledge
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Experience working and collaborating with multiple partners spread across different time zones in a global environment, both independently and as part of a team