ESG Research Analyst

ABOUT MSCI Inc.

 

MSCI is a leading provider of research-based, mission critical investment decision support tools for investors globally, including asset managers, banks, hedge funds and pension funds. We offer a range of products and services — indices, portfolio risk and performance analytics, and governance tools — from a number of internationally recognized brands such as Barra, RiskMetrics, IPD and ISS.

 

For further information on MSCI, please visit our web site at www.msci.com

 

MSCI ESG Research

 

Built upon the expertise of sustainability pioneers Innovest, KLD, and IRRC, MSCI ESG Research is a leading source of environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings, screening and compliance tools to advisers, managers and asset owners worldwide. It offers an industry-leading suite of products and services that support the integration of ESG factors into investment decisions. Comprised of the pioneers mentioned above, the MSCI ESG Research Business Unit has the longest history of any firm in the ESG research space.

 

MSCI’s clients worldwide, especially those who are signatories to the United Nation’s Principles for Responsible Investing (UNPRI), are increasingly focused on ESG issues. As a growing number of asset managers are now subject to ESG-related mandates, ESG issues will shape their strategies going forward. MSCI ESG Research is committed to providing innovative tools to support our clients in this expanding market.

 

We are currently seeking an ESG Research Analyst to join our ESG group in London, UK.

 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

 

MSCI ESG Research, part of MSCI Inc, is seeking to expand its global ESG Research analyst team.  The research analyst is expected to have a strong interest in general ESG trends and specific knowledge about the dominant ESG issues for selected industries.  The analyst will investigate and assess core ESG risks faced by the industries and evaluate performance along the key benchmarks for large publicly traded companies globally. 

 

Contact with the corporations we assess, presentations of industry and company analysis to both MSCI clients and potential clients, as well as contribution to developing our ratings model are important components of ESG Research Analyst work. A qualified candidate would have experience in conducting analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and have strong facility with modeling.

 

Currently, we have a particular preference for candidates with experience and expertise in the following industries and issues: Food Agriculture; Biodiversity and Natural Resources; (Soft) Commodities Markets and Trading; Supply Chains; Public Health; Nutrition; and Labor. However, we would also encourage those with other relevant backgrounds in ESG, sustainability and investment to apply.

 

Fluency in a second European language is strongly preferred. Past experience and knowledge of one or more of the following countries or regions is also desirable: Brazil and other Latin American countries; Southeast Asian countries; or South Africa and other African countries.

 

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DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

 

 

If you are interested in the position, please send your CV to eniko.juhasz@msci.com.

 

Due to the great number of applications we receive for each of our open vacancies, we are unable to respond on an individual basis.

 

To all recruitment agencies: MSCI does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any MSCI employee, location or website. MSCI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes.

 

 

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy/maternity leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

August 6, 2013 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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