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ESG Research Analyst MSCI London, United Kingdom

MSCI Inc., ESG Research Analyst - London

ESG Research Analyst

ABOUT MSCI Inc.

MSCI is a leading provider of investment decision support tools, we offer a range of products and services - including indices, portfolio risk and performance analytics, and governance tools - from a number of internationally recognized brands such as Barra, RiskMetrics, CFRA, FEA, ESG and ISS. For further information on MSCI, please visit our web site at www.msci.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

MSCI ESG Research, part of MSCI Inc, is seeking to expand its ESG Research analyst team. Applicants are 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparing 5-7 industry, country, or issue reports per year
• Analyzing and preparing research reports for 50-70 companies per year
• Regular client contact and presentations
• Contribution to ongoing improvement of ratings model
• Contact with the corporations we assess
• Presentations of industry and company analysis to both MSCI clients and potential clients
• Contribution to developing our ratings model

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in:
– ESG research industry, or
– Financial services experience that includes exposure to ESG investment products, or
– Analytical roles within key industries, or
– Relevant public policy or academic or NGO experience
• Strong background in research and analysis
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Experienced at presenting results of research in public settings
• Experience in conducting analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
• Minimum of Bachelors’ degree required
• Advanced degree in related field preferred (masters or PhD) but not required
• Fluency in a second European language is strongly preferred
• Experience in one or more of the following industries: Chemicals, Insurance, Mining, Agriculture, Healthcare, Energy – Oil& Gas, Utilities, Capital Goods/Heavy Industry, Transportation, Public Health, Nutrition, Labor, Biodiversity and Natural Resources
• Past experience and knowledge of one or more of the following countries or regions is also desirable: Scandinavia, Germany, South Africa, Brazil and other Latin American countries

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.

For More Informations:
http://www.msci.com