ESG Analyst (12 month FTC)

Support investment desks with ESG research & integration and stewardship activities including:

• The use and interpretation of ESG data to support investment processes.

• The use of climate analysis to provide investment insights.

• Ad-hoc desk requests and if required periodic ESG portfolio reviews.

• Generate engagement ideas that consider ESG risks and opportunities and support our wider responsible investment commitments.

• Conduct direct and collaborative engagement with companies to represent client interests.

• Conduct ESG portfolio reviews.

• Response to ESG specific client queries

Support strategic initiatives both inside and outside of our direct team that relate to ESG and Sustainability.

Extend expertise and knowledge of key ESG themes across the investment floor including the production of thought leadership investment research that is relevant and impactful for our investment portfolios. The candidate will be expected to focus on a sustainability theme so that over time they can become the go-to-expert for the topic.

Attend client meetings and industry events, as required, to share Jupiter’s views and insights.

Play an active role in engaging with our external ESG partners ranging from trade bodies, NGOs, regulators and policy makers to refine processes, enhance industry understanding and best practice.

Develop and maintain relationships with third party ESG vendors with a view to maximising the effectiveness and efficiency from these arrangements and to understand market developments and product innovation.

• Minimum 2 years ESG experience ideally within an asset management or other investment relevant business.

• Strong analytical ability with an attention to detail. An understanding of investment analysis would be preferable.

• Understanding of core environmental, social and governance investment drivers and how these impact upon investment risk and the potential for returns. The candidate may bring a detailed knowledge and experience of a particular aspect of sustainability.

• Data analysis and experience with working with large amounts of ESG data will be viewed favourably.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required along with the ability to adapt one’s style and disseminate complex information in a manner which is easy to understand.

• Strong IT skills including Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with PowerBI, Refinitiv and Bloomberg will be viewed favourably.

• Ability to work under pressure, work with various stakeholders and build productive relationships with investment professionals and senior management is essential.

• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to manage one’s own time to complete work accurately and to deadlines.

• Team orientated, flexible and open minded.