ESG Support Analyst

Job Description:
Our client, a leading Financial Services firm, are looking for an ESG Analyst to join their them on a permanent basis, based in Edinburgh.

The successful candidate will be able to mould and grow the role, working alongside internal teams and the supporting the head of function with responsible investment requirements.


We'd love to hear from you if you have an interest in working in this area!

Essential Skills/Experience:

Investment related experience or experience in a role with ESG focus/exposure.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience of Microsoft suite of software, especially Word and Excel.
Degree level qualification desirable and strong academic record essential.
Ideally looking for candidates to be CFA level 1 qualified or alternatively have the Certificate in ESG investing.


Core Responsibilities:

Supporting senior colleagues with RI requirements
Providing data and analysis to assist the company with regulatory requirements and ESG reporting
Reviewing and enhancing existing/new policies and frameworks for RI to improve performance and/or reduce risk.
Identify, manage, and communicate RI policy, activities and RI risks, and tracking mitigating actions that impact long-term strategic objectives.
Developing awareness of current and emerging ESG-related regulation, including those in the broader financial markets
Developing and producing reporting on RI topics for the Responsible Investment Group and reporting to the senior leadership team


Benefits:

A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package


Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15689
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