Global ESG Data Analyst Lead/ Specialist

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ESG Analytics Lead, Investment Management

London

The Role:

Bruin have partnered with a leading Asset Manager who is seeking a talented and experienced individual to join as the ESG Data & Analytics Lead. This pivotal role involves spearheading the day-to-day operations to bolster our client’s sustainable investment endeavours, offering a distinctive chance to contribute to an expanding global sustainable investment hub.

The ideal candidate need not have ESG experience – the business are very well equipped in this area and have the capacity to teach this. However, technical knowledge and applied experience is a key requirement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and map ESG data to fortify sustainable investment analytics for regulatory and client reporting.
• Utilize tools such as Python, Power BI, and Tableau for comprehensive analysis and visualisation of ESG data, ensuring timely delivery in line with reporting requirements.
• Stay abreast of ESG regulations, particularly in the EU (SFDR, CSRD, etc.), UK, and emerging standards (e.g., IFRS ISSB).
• Contribute to enhancing and automating ESG data processes, including evaluating external data partnerships.
• Serve as the central liaison for ESG data aggregation, collaborating with various departments to establish and implement a centralized repository of crucial data.
• Oversee the maintenance of systems and databases to ensure ESG data accuracy and integrity.
• Provide guidance to business units on effective utilization of ESG data for strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate on ESG data projects with internal stakeholders, including investment teams, risk management, and client services.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation is essential.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor team members.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with data visualisation techniques.
• Prior experience with ESG data providers like MSCI, Sustainalytics, Bloomberg, etc.
• Experience in reporting in compliance with UK and EU regulations, including SFDR, EU Taxonomy, and TCFD.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Proven experience working with data and analytics.

Bruin recognises the positive value of diversity, and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. As a champion of equal opportunity employment we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry. Our clients work with us because they value a diverse workforce, and subscribe to our shared principle that all appointments are made on merit and that ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.