Junior ESG Analyst - London, United Kingdom - Berenberg

Description

Junior ESG Analyst - Equity Research, London

General information

Country

United Kingdom

City

London

Type of role

Professional

Working time

Full-time

Type of contract

Permanent

Remaining openings

1

Description & Requirements

We are looking for a sell-side equity research analyst to join the ESG team with all its main roles, including publishing thematic research pieces, supporting sector teams to write ESG reports, maintaining our databases, and responding to client requests. As such, we are looking for someone who is comfortable interacting and collaborating with a large number of people as well as being highly organised. In time, and with our support, we would like our new colleague to progress to publishing their own research reports and leading meetings with our clients.

Your Responsibilities:

• Support of current team's financial knowledge by bringing an knowledge of ESG policy, frameworks, developments, and financial implications to the team;
• Conducting research on companies through an ESG lens, attendance at company ESG events, attendance of meetings with company management, researching company annual/sustainability reports and other sources;
• Updating of Berenberg's 'ESG Top Picks', SDG and net zero databases;
• Helping to create ESG and thematic reports
• Working closely and collaborating with sector research teams to discuss ESG topics and themes across sectors;
• Collaboration with UK and continental Europe ECM on IPOs and primary market activities.

Your Profile:

• Previous experience in an ESG role, ideally at least two years – e.g. Corporate sustainability analyst, Sustainability consultant, ESG Research expert;
• Knowledge of ESG and sustainability frameworks, factors and their relation to corporates;
• Basic financial literacy
• Comfortable engaging with key stakeholders – ie company management teams, other research analysts, "internal" clients (eg Equity Sales), institutional investors
• Working in a systematic and methodical way;
• Evidence of clear analytical thinking with excellent attention to detail;
• Strong ability to manage priorities and own time;
• Degree level education or equivalent experience required;
• Advanced IT skills, including all standard Office applications;

Established in 1590, Berenberg is one of the oldest banks in the world, and with this heritage comes fantastic opportunities for bright and aspiring individuals. With its Head Office in Hamburg, Germany, and with a strong presence in the financial centres of London, Frankfurt and New York, it is one of Europe's leading privately-owned banks. 1,600 employees carry the Bank's long tradition of success into the future. Through its business divisions of Investment Banking and Corporate Banking, Wealth and Asset Management, Berenberg is able to offer a broad range of services into corporations, investment institutions and private individuals.

Berenberg has a strong reputation based on first-class performance, and although the company has a long history it remains entrepreneurial in its approach. A combination of the meritocratic culture and flat hierarchy enables talent to flourish and progress at Berenberg.

Have we sparked your interest? Then please apply online.

60 Threadneedle Street · London EC2R 8HP

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