Quantitative Sustainability Research Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

The candidate's primary responsibilities will be to conduct quantitative alpha signal research encompassing traditional financial and ESG sustainability.

Need to have experience sourcing and testing novel traditional and alternative data as well as the ability to build ESG tools to generate reports for the firm.

This Research Analyst will also assist the broader Quantitative Research Group on projects related to machine learning and / or natural language processing.

It will be a collaborative role and the candidate will interact with fundamental investment team members and other departments within the firm.

Further qualifications / requirements below :

Experience :

• Minimum 2 years of quantitative research experience
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and technical skills (need proficiency in Python and SQL)
• Interest in climate change science and its effect on investment implications on a global scale

Preferred qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree with strong GPA in a stem subject (Masters of PhD preferred)
• ESG certification is a plus
• Experience with quantitative equity investments
• Relevant ESG experience :
• Ability to identify and test investment implications of ESG and client change issues
• Knowledge of methodologies for climate change scenario analysis
• Knowledge of ESG data sets and sources that can be used to evaluate the risks of climate change

Company Description

Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.

By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets.

Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.

We work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.

From our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry.

Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.

Company Description

Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.

r n r nBy breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets.

Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.

r n r nWe work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.

r n r nFrom our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry.

Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.