Sustainable Analyst, Global Equity
Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Date: 12 hours ago
City: London, England
Contract type: Full time
As a Sustainable Analyst you will provide operational and analytical ESG support to a team of equity portfolio managers. A key part of the role will be to provide detailed sustainability analysis and insight to support our idea generation for a range of strategies, as well as engaging with companies held across the desk.
You will work closely with both internal research teams and distribution to ensure that ESG considerations are fully embedded into client outcomes.
We’re looking for a detail-oriented problem solver to join our Global Equity portfolio management team. The person who will be successful in this role will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes initiative, is a continuous learner, and is able to prioritize tasks for themselves and others.
How you'll spend your time...
Provide stock specific ESG insights to support idea generation across the Global Equity desk.
Lead on stock specific ESG engagement across the desk.
Liaise with portfolio managers and internal research teams to ensure comprehensive ESG integration into company analysis.
Engage in client interaction one to one and in larger speaking formats around sustainability topics and our global equity strategies.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the sustainability characteristics of the desk’s strategies.
Gathering ESG data at a stock and fund level to support portfolio management and client reporting.
Share best practise with other equity desks.
To be successful in this role you will have...
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Prior experience of sustainability analysis in financial markets.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with multiple teams at multiple levels.
Interest in learning more about financial markets, the asset management business and leadership competencies.
Technological aptitude with Microsoft Office, readiness to embrace AI to drive greater insights, and an ability to quickly learn specialized investment systems.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness, and a cooperative can-do attitude
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills, plus a level of confidence speaking publicly about sustainability.
Ability to work under tight deadlines
It would be great if you also had...
Understanding of key RI themes and fund management industry drivers.
Understanding of institutional and retail distribution channels.
Industry qualification (e.g. IMC, CFA, CFA ESG) or work towards it.
Foreign language skills beneficial.
Experience of industry data providers (Bloomberg, eVestment, Aladdin, etc).
About Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.
We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements.
Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base.
We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full time
Worker Sub Type
Permanent
Job Family Group
Investment Management
You will work closely with both internal research teams and distribution to ensure that ESG considerations are fully embedded into client outcomes.
We’re looking for a detail-oriented problem solver to join our Global Equity portfolio management team. The person who will be successful in this role will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes initiative, is a continuous learner, and is able to prioritize tasks for themselves and others.
How you'll spend your time...
Provide stock specific ESG insights to support idea generation across the Global Equity desk.
Lead on stock specific ESG engagement across the desk.
Liaise with portfolio managers and internal research teams to ensure comprehensive ESG integration into company analysis.
Engage in client interaction one to one and in larger speaking formats around sustainability topics and our global equity strategies.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the sustainability characteristics of the desk’s strategies.
Gathering ESG data at a stock and fund level to support portfolio management and client reporting.
Share best practise with other equity desks.
To be successful in this role you will have...
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Prior experience of sustainability analysis in financial markets.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with multiple teams at multiple levels.
Interest in learning more about financial markets, the asset management business and leadership competencies.
Technological aptitude with Microsoft Office, readiness to embrace AI to drive greater insights, and an ability to quickly learn specialized investment systems.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness, and a cooperative can-do attitude
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills, plus a level of confidence speaking publicly about sustainability.
Ability to work under tight deadlines
It would be great if you also had...
Understanding of key RI themes and fund management industry drivers.
Understanding of institutional and retail distribution channels.
Industry qualification (e.g. IMC, CFA, CFA ESG) or work towards it.
Foreign language skills beneficial.
Experience of industry data providers (Bloomberg, eVestment, Aladdin, etc).
About Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.
We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements.
Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base.
We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full time
Worker Sub Type
Permanent
Job Family Group
Investment Management
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