Analyst - Environmental Initiatives - Oslo

Analyst - Environmental Initiatives - Oslo

Analyst - Environmental Initiatives - Oslo

Norges Bank Investment Management is seeking a dedicated and results-oriented professional for the position of Analyst in the Environmental Initiatives team, which is part of the Corporate Governance group. Corporate Governance conducts the fund's ownership and responsible investment activities. The Environmental Initiatives team contributes to the fund's value creation objective through policy development, sustainability analysis and engagement with portfolio companies on environmental topics.

The Role
As an Analyst in the Environmental Initiatives team you will support the fund's engagements with companies on climate change and other environmental topics. The role offers the right person an opportunity to deep dive on companies' approach to environmental topics and inform engagement with company boards and senior management on behalf of a fund that owns on average 1.4% of all listed companies globally. Alongside colleagues within the Environmental Initiatives team and across the Corporate Governance department, you will help develop the fund's views and practices as an owner. You will provide expertise on environmental issues to internal portfolio managers and other stakeholders in Norges Bank Investment Management. Quantitatively inclined individuals with a topical interest in climate change issues are encouraged to apply.
The position is based in Oslo and will report to the Head of Environmental Initiatives.

What you will do
* Performing qualitative and quantitative analyses of companies' exposure, management and performance on environmental topics, including climate transition plans
* Supporting engagement with companies on environmental topics, including by setting and tracking engagement objectives
* Contributing to models and tools to enhance availability, quantitative analysis, and use of data on environmental topics across NBIM areas
* Providing support to ongoing projects on environmental topics
* Contributing to a collaborative, dedicated and high-performing team

What you need
* Experience with corporate sustainability analysis or management from a company, investment manager, consultancy, research provider or similar (2+ years preferred)
* Master's degree in economics, finance, environmental sciences or other relevant field with strong academic records
* Good understanding of climate change risks and opportunities in the corporate context

Who you are
* Investment mind-set with excellent analytical and numeracy skills
* Ambition to excel with a high level of integrity
* Creative and structured with strong attention to detail
* Excellent collaboration and communication skills with proficiency in written and spoken English
* Proactive and self-driven work style and a good team player
* Comfortable with ambiguity

Please note this is a full-time position, you will need to be able to work full time to be considered for this role.

What we offer
Norges Bank Investment Management offers a rewarding, international fast-paced working environment, and the opportunity to play a role in safeguarding and building financial wealth for future generations as part of one of the world's largest funds. Norges Bank Investment Management has a performance culture that values the contribution of every individual and focuses on professional growth.
Our core values of excellence, innovation, integrity and team spirit underpin our culture and how we operate across all our offices. We collaborate and share information within our organisation which consists of 37 nationalities. English is our common working language. Our organisation is grounded in trust, high ethical standards, a flat hierarchy and diversity. We aim to increase the share of women to exceed or match the industry average across all functions.
Norges Bank Investment Management is committed to ensuring Equal Opportunities for all employees.

Benefits include
* Competitive base salary offered
* Comprehensive Insurance Plan
* Home and Consumer Loan
* Inhouse Gym and Squash
* Access to holiday facilities in Norway and aboard
* Support to take necessary courses and certifications to keep up with the technology

Contact details: Questions regarding the position may be directed to Eivind Fliflet, Head of Environmental Initiatives ().
Due to GDPR we can only accept applications made via the online portal on www.nbim.no Applications made outside the portal will be disregarded.
Opening date for applications is 15th September 2021
Deadline for application is close of business 1st October 2021. Please note the system will close at 11.59 pm CET on the 30th of September. We will not be able to accept applications after this time.
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