Analyst R&D, ESG Indices

S&P Global ,
London, Greater London
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Role: Analyst R&D, ESG Indices Grade: G10 (For internal use only) Location: London S&P Dow Jones Indices The Role: Within the S&P Dow Jones Indices (DJI) ESG team, we provide intelligence beyond traditional financial measures and set standards to help individuals and institutions: * Align their investments with their values; * Achieve sustainable returns; and * Promote positive change. There are many drivers of growth for ESG indices (the increasing reliance on passive investment solutions, The Paris Agreement, Regulation etc.). Consequently, ESG is a strategic priority for S&P DJI and as such are looking to expand our capabilities. These factors, coupled with strong growth in ETF AUM, growing from $22.1bn USD in 2018 to $56.8bn USD in 2019. This role will allow the candidate to drive innovation and the design of ESG passive solutions which will hopefully become widely used by investors to, align their investments with their investment beliefs. At S&P DJI, as the world's largest resource for index-based innovation, data and research our mission is to bring independent, transparent and cost-effective solutions to the global investment community. S&P DJI is at the forefront of index change and innovation. Our goal is to continue to anticipate and respond to how our clients see global investment opportunities. The Opportunity: An exciting opportunity to provide ESG expertise in the build out of our ESG Index product offering. The candidate will influence the ESG data S&P DJI incorporates in its indices, how it is incorporated within index design and will author key papers to support our product offering. Furthermore, the candidate with provide thought leadership through written materials and develop frameworks that measure ESG in its many facets to enable industry participants to make informed decisions. The candidate will report into the head of R&D for ESG indices. The Impact : To Further S&P DJI's expertise in ESG indices and contribute to innovation that will lead how investors passively invest in ESG aligned products. The Team: Our team is composed of experienced professionals driven to help investors align their investments with their values, achieve sustainable returns and promote positive change. The Hiring Manager says: "I am looking for a passionate Analyst with an excellent understanding of ESG risks and opportunities, and how they can be applied to investment products. Quantitative and portfolio construction skills are greatly beneficial". Key responsibilities: * Write papers to support our ESG strategy; in particular writing papers regarding ESG data to support the launch of key ESG indices. Moreover, communicate and work with internal parties to develop thought leadership in ESG. Write blogs and papers to enhance the S&P DJI brand in ESG. * Develop frameworks and methods to measure ESG in its many guises. Provide detailed frameworks to establish S&P DJI as a recognised leader in this field. * Innovate and incorporate ESG ideas into new indices to enhance our product offering in alignment with internal strategy. * Understand our internal data, data from current vendors, and other possible data opportunities. Candidate must be able to demonstrate critical thinking in data analysis, its limitations, and future developments in data. * Must demonstrate ability to work with large data sets and be comfortable working with different industry software applications as well as internal systems. * Establish internal relationships to educate on ESG and be seen as an expert in ESG. * When required educate externals on our ESG capabilities and our value proposition in ESG. The candidate should demonstrate an awareness of trends in ESG to be able to build the next generation of best in class ESG indices. * Should be able to work independently, and with other individuals and teams, to tight deadlines. * Candidate must have a strong awareness of S&P DJI's traditional business and how ESG may provide a role in future product development. * Perform ad-hoc tasks related to index launches (answer client queries, help with marketing efforts, creating slide decks etc.). * Aid in supporting the head of R&D for ESG Indices and other team members from time to time. Essential skills * A strong understanding of passive investing and ESG Investment * Minimum of Masters degree in field related to sustainability, finance, economics or STEM subjects * Strong excel skills * Fluent written and spoken English * Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as part of a team; can effectively influence others and gain their consensus when needed. Preferred Experience * Minimum two years' experience in ESG investing, although an exceptional candidate with less experience and a directly relevant degree would be considered * Programming languages, for example, Python, R or MATLAB highly preferable * CFA or other relevant professional qualifications beneficial 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), PDMGD

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