Senior Research Analyst
Department
None
Job Description
- Conduct in-depth ESG research and controversy analysis to identify, screen and assess potential environmental, social and governance risks of companies across emerging markets
- Evaluate financial impact of key ESG factors on company performance and valuations
- Identify material ESG risks and opportunities, incorporating country-specific regulatory and macro considerations, evaluating performance gaps and best practices across ESG parameters
- Produce high-quality analytical reports integrating qualitative and quantitative ESG insights to support decision-making
- Develop engagement strategies and goals for portfolio companies
- Collaborate with portfolio managers and stewardship teams on engagement priorities
- Strong understanding of corporate governance structures and their impact on risk, oversight, and long-term shareholder value
- Prepare high quality governance write ups aligned with regulatory expectations (e.g. SFDR Article 8 requirements)
- Understanding of ESG reporting standards such as SASB, GRI, and CDP with the ability to integrate them into company-level analysis.
- Adept in engaging with clients to address technical queries, incorporate feedback, and refine research methodologies and workflows to improve the quality and efficiency of ESG and governance analysis
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- Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Sustainability, or related field
- 3-4 years of experience in ESG research or sustainable investing
- ESG certification / course is preferred
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- High degree of comfort with MS Excel, Word and Power Point
- Ability to link ESG factors to financial performance
- Strong understanding of ESG frameworks (SASB, GRI, CDP)
- Proven ability to write high-quality ESG research reports, synthesizing ESG data, controversy analysis, and governance assessments into actionable investment insights
- Excellent client communications skills and ability to articulate well over phone and email
- High level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple work streams
- Should be a strong team player
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Open Positions
1
Mandatory Skills
Sustainability, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint
Education Qualification
MBA / Similar Degree; ESG certification / course is preferred
Experience
2 to 5 years
