VP, Senior ESG Quantitative Research Analyst

VP, Senior ESG Quantitative Research Analyst

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Locations : New York, NY

Time Type : Full time

Posted on : Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job Requisition ID : JR0029597

Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future.

We will do this together with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against : We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities.

The status quo is not good enough we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities.

We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today.

Get to Know the Opportunity :

Reporting to the Head of ESG Investment Research, the Senior ESG Quantitative Research Analyst will apply quantitative research methods to ESG data to develop insights with proven investment value, as well as be responsible for the continuous improvement of our proprietary scoring approach.

In addition to these responsibilities, the ESG Quantitative Research Analyst will create automated solutions to manage and deliver ESG information and analytics to the investment teams to support integration and meeting of regulatory and client requirements.

The Contributions You'll Make :

• Hands-on delivery of ESG information and analytics to the investment teams, by continuing the buildout of automated and real-time reporting solutions.
• Lead the synthesis of data, coming from multiple vendors, into our proprietary scorecard and guiding implementation through IT.
• Be a thought leader, spurring new ESG research ideas and continuously improving our scoring and integration process.
• Assist with the management and delivery of ESG information and analytics to the investment teams to support integration and regulatory requirements.
• Advance our ESG integration process for private asset classes, addressing challenges related to data sharing and issuer mapping.
• Collaborate on ESG research projects, spanning thematic screening and development of ESG quantitative insights, including factor back-testing.
• Stay abreast of new ESG datasets and emerging sustainability topics and trends. Assist with the vetting of new vendors.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience :

• 10 years of experience in quantitative modelling and / or full-stack development in a financial markets setting
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field preferred; CFA is a plus
• Strong object-oriented computer programming skills in Python (ideally with experience and curiosity in building Dash web applications)
• Very comfortable interfacing with SQL databases, flat files, data APIs, etc.
• Experience in applying quantitative methods to sustainability / ESG topics in an investment setting
• Interest and / or experience working with ESG data sets or alternative / unstructured data
• Familiarity with system architecture and cloud infrastructure to facilitate discussions with IT
• Familiarity with market data platforms (e.g. Bloomberg, Aladdin, Factset) a plus
• Basic understanding of fundamental research and financial statement modeling
• Ability to transform raw data into insights that drive investment decisions, using data analytics, data visualization, and data modeling techniques and technologies
• A curious, innovative, and creative mind with collaborative working styles

Compensation Pay Disclosure :

Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.

The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed :

$162,290 - $202,806 USD

What We Offer :

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• 401(k) Savings plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
• Voya Retirement Plan employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 / year
• Paid time off including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• Paid volunteer time 40 hours per calendar year

Equal Employment Opportunity :

Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.

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