Do you have the aspiration to develop in the area of ESG and Sustainability?

Are you analytically minded, highly driven and have the aspiration to develop in the area of ESG and Sustainability? Do you enjoy working independently with many points of interaction? If so, you could be our next ESG Analyst!

Incorporating sustainability risk into the investment process is part of our fiduciary responsibility to clients and beneficiaries to identify the sustainability factors which may pose a risk and thereby affect financial performance of an investment. The Sustainable Investment team is responsible for supporting the incorporation of ESG factors into our investment process as well as ESG data, tools, research and education. The function is an essential part of our long-term commitment to strengthening our sustainability practices and to meeting the expectations set by both our customers and the market. 

The role as Senior ESG Analyst

You will work with our investment management teams to build a solid platform for data, research and analysis of environment, social and governance factors, and to interpret these and help the investment managers integrate ESG dimensions into investment processes and decisions. The unit also provides subject-matter expertise and advice on ESG integration, and facilitates training and education programs for the investment teams.

Other responsibilities will include supporting the investment management teams in dialogue with portfolio companies and stakeholders, participating in meetings with customers, providing advice and support to investment management teams and customer advisors. You will also have an important role in the ongoing development of our insights and analytical tools. This role comes with a high level of responsibility and the freedom to create your own platform in a stimulating environment. We offer you an opportunity to develop amongst our hard-working professional co-workers in true Nordic atmosphere. We have a positive working environment where personal development is highly encouraged and with leaders who inspire you to achieve goals. The workplace will be in Oslo.  

Possible work assignments

•       Help investment teams interpret sustainability data & research

•       Provide analysis of critical trends and issues, covering resource, social, political and economic dimensions, and able to draw succinct implications for investment decisions

•       Conducting research to assess sustainability risks/opportunities and strategies, to support portfolio management teams in sustainability related issues

•       Supporting the investment organization in sustainability engagements

•       Providing education and training on specific sustainability risks to investment staff

•       Assisting in the development and publication of sustainability research

•       Develop analytical models to enhance quality of insights

Valuable competencies

We believe you have high level of expertise and keen interested in RI/ESG. You have experience from the asset management and financial markets, with the ability to demonstrate the investment relevance of ESG issues and have financial analysis competence. You have proven history of taking initiative to research and resolve issues, and good competencies in quantitative analysis and data mining skills. Your communication and influencing skills are important to be good when working with a range of internal and external stakeholders, with an initial focus on liaising with internal investment teams. Knowledge of upcoming EU sustainability regulation in particular the Taxonomy and Principal Adverse Impacts is an advantage.

Who are you? 

To achieve goals, we believe you have professional analytical abilities combined with great personal determination and mindset. You are structured, flexible and fully capable of handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously. You are a self-starter who takes initiative and are open and responsive to the needs of your colleagues. The role requires solid communication and listening skills, with the ability to pass on information in a clear and understandable way, present logical and coherent arguments and express yourself well in writing. You might have least three years’ experience of working with sustainability-related issues, investments in general or working with data analytics. The exact responsibilities will be defined based on the employee profile. 

Are you interested? 

If you would like to find out more about this position Erik Eliasson, Head of Sustainable Invstment on +46 (0)705- 55 63 86.

Apply before 30 of May 2021, we look forward to receiving your application!