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Climate change, regulatory pressures and the importance of human capital are just a few critical factors global investors consider to best identify risks and opportunities. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) research and data is crucial for our clients – providing deeper intelligence than conventional financial analysis.

We have a newly created role for an ESG Portfolio Strategist to join the team. The coverage will be Thematic Baskets, Investment Portfolios, ESG and Thematic Indices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential in this role. The Strategist is expected to expertly communicate ESG investment conclusions with Bloomberg terminal clients via phone calls, in-person meetings and online chat, and will likewise articulate research findings with Bloomberg News and Media and at internal and external events.

We’ll trust you to:

• Embed ESG dimension in broader equity and portfolio strategy. Deliver actionable insight and publish research.
• Analyse interaction of ESG scores with performance and risk of companies, funds, ETFs, and equity strategies.
• Test and develop ESG and sustainability-focused thematic portfolios and indices.
• Leverage Bloomberg applications such as PORT, DRIV, FTW testing to run ESG quantitative modelling and analysis.
• Partner with internal teams to develop quant- and AI driven solutions linking financial and ESG analysis (testing alternative ESG data).
• Help develop quant research, models, and indices to extract signals, such as developing ESG news sentiment leveraging the breadth Bloomberg news coverage.

You’ll need to have:

 

• The successful candidate will possess a passion for critical thinking about both ESG and financial markets, as well as a desire build an individual research franchise and be part of a fast-growing team.
• Subject matter expert in various ESG themes with the ability to articulate investment relevant insights and research
• Solid experience in ESG research, on the buy-side or sell-side, is essential
• Solid understanding of strategy as it relates to ESG, financial markets, investment theories and asset valuations
• Programming experience in languages such as Python, MATLAB or R. Python preferred.
• Understanding of statistical learning concepts and experience implementing them in commonly used programming languages.
• Passion for investing and sustainability
• A Degree in Accounting/Finance and experience working with Accounting/Financial Statements preferred or equivalent experience
• Working Knowledge of Bloomberg Terminal would be a plus
• MBA/CFA would be a plus

If this sounds like you:

Apply if you think we're a good match and we'll let you know the next steps. In the meantime, check out: http://www.bloomberg.com/professional/bloomberg-intelligence/
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