Responsibilities:
1. Participate in generating trade ideas and producing notes for investment approval for using the Climate Transition Bond framework, SDG framework, labelled bond framework.
2. Produce insightful thematic research pieces on material sustainability topics.
3. Engage with issuers via their Investor Relations team, Management or topic area specialists such as Group Heads of Risk and Heads of Sustainability on ESG issues and subsequently write notes capturing key data and insights identified.
4. Keep up-to-date on relevant ESG developments and trends and interpret how those developments may impact investment recommendations and communicate that understanding to colleagues.
5. Champion ESG issues with the Fixed Income team.
6. Influence investment recommendations and portfolio construction through ESG analysis in order to positively impact investment performance.
7. Assist in the implementation of regulatory requirements in existing and upcoming fund strategies.
8. Engage with the Sustainable Investment Team to share knowledge and work with other asset classes on ESG engagements.
Skills:
1. Stakeholder engagement skills.
2. A continuous improvement mind-set.
3. Demonstrable interest in ESG.
4. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
5. Ability to self-motivate, handle multiple tasks effectively and work within tight deadlines.
6. Attention to detail.
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