Support the integration of ESG analysis into fundamental credit research across the Investment Grade and Non-Investment Grade corporate credit research teams
Work directly with research analysts to assist in the ongoing maintenance of the team's ESG ratings system
Identify emerging ESG topics which may become material to credit risk and work with credit analysts and portfolio managers to evaluate the impact on issuers and portfolios
Research sector and issuer specific engagement topics and provide support to the research analysts discussing these topics with issuer management teams
Systematically track key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with established engagement goals
Monitor changes in industry and portfolio company disclosure practices and benchmark how these practices compare to peer issuers
Develop strong working knowledge of available ESG data sources including expertise in the utilization and interpretation of ESG related data
Qualifications:
Interest in ESG investing, sustainability or impact investing with a focus on how ESG related factors impact credit quality and investment decisions
Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other data analytics
Self-starter with strong analytical, organizational, writing, and project management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including synthesizing research and conceptual work into actionable and presentable deliverables
Ability to independently manage multiple projects in a collaborative manner with multiple stakeholders through to completion in a dynamic and changing environment
Accountable, with a strong sense of professionalism and integrity
Undergraduate degree with strong academic credentials
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