Climate Analyst

• Develop a thorough understanding of each investment team’s individual practices around the firmwide sustainable investing philosophy

• Analyze the implications of climate transition across all asset classes, with a particular focus on energy industries, to generate new ideas applicable to each investment team’s approach

• Engage in thought partnership with investment teams to understand and deliver accurate, timely and relevant climate data and information applicable to the investment process

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative research analysis and insights for the benefit of our clients

• Stay informed of latest developments and best practices in climate and transition research

• Conduct comprehensive research on climate data, industry benchmarking, Carbon Accounting, SBTis, GhG Protocols, emission reporting and reduction methodology

• Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through written reports, hypothesis backed slides and data focused presentations

• Collaborate with other Sustainability team members on various team projects

• Understand the objectives of requests focused on industry/topic name and proactively suggest most appropriate and efficient research approach to Chief Sustainability Officer, and investment teams, as appropriate

• Evaluate our source quality and data accuracy, and proactively help to identify and raise research-related issues

• Provide advanced synthesis, and develop deep expertise in specialized research tools, databases, and sources

• Keen ability to apply practical, timely, and innovative research approaches in a fast-paced & deadline focused environment

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• BS degree required, MBA and CFA designation viewed favorably

•7-10 year's experience in a research capacity at an asset manager with specialization in financially material climate transition including: mitigation, adaptation, physical risk implications for investment analysis.

• Experience with all aspects of financial statement analysis, modeling, and valuation, knowledge of sovereign analysis is a plus

• Deep knowledge of sustainability data providers’ climate methodology

• Strong investment acumen and analytical skills

• Candidates must possess an innate curiosity, a demonstrated passion for investing and be aligned with our sustainability philosophy and process.

• A self-starter with the capacity to work independently; must also be able to work as part of a close team and take   direction from Chief Sustainability Officer, portfolio managers and other investment professionals.

• Along with collecting, summarizing, and synthesizing relevant data and information into appropriate, concise, timely and highly effective output, you are proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• Clear communication skills, both verbal and written

• Comfortable presenting to individuals in small and large group settings

• Willingness to travel, both domestic and international

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