Fixed Income ESG Investing Analyst

Chicago, IL

Support credit research and the integration of ESG analysis across the Investment Grade and Non-Investment Grade corporate credit research teams
Work directly with senior fixed income research analysts to assist in the ongoing credit process and maintenance of the team's research systems
Identify emerging ESG related industry topics which may become material to credit risk and work with credit analysts and portfolio managers to evaluate the impact on issuers and portfolios
Research sector and issuer specific topics and provide support to the research analysts
Monitor changes in industry and portfolio company disclosure practices and benchmark how these practices compare to peer issuers
Prepare investment materials for presentation to senior analysts and portfolio managers

Intellectually curious self-starter with a strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis
Proven initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a global team, performing multiple job functions with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including synthesizing research and conceptual work into actionable and presentable deliverables across all levels of the organization
Ability to independently manage multiple projects in a collaborative manner with multiple stakeholders through to completion in a dynamic and changing environment
Strong sense of professionalism and integrity
Interest in financial markets and investing
Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and aptitude for quickly learning new skills and technologies
Undergraduate Finance, Accounting, Economics or business related degree with strong academic credentials