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Description
~ CDP is a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regionsto manage their environmental impacts. ~
Over the past 15 years we have created a system that has resulted in unparalleled engagement on environmental issues worldwide. Find out more about how we work.
We must act urgently to prevent dangerous climate change and environmental damage. That starts by being aware of our impact so that investors, companies, cities and governments can make the right choices now.
We want to see a thriving economy that works for people and planet in the long term. To do this we focus investors, companies and cities on taking urgent action to build a truly sustainable economy by measuring and understanding their environmental impact.
Position Overview
CDP is seeking a highly motivated research analyst to join its multi-award winning investor research team. The successful candidate will ideally have 2-3 years’ experience in an analytical role and a business or financial background / qualification with a passion for climate issues.
This is a full time role based at CDP’s Central London office reporting to CDP’s Head of Investor Research.
About CDP’s Investor Research team:
The investor research team produces sector specific, climate focused research for the investment community. Our analysis identifies transition risks and opportunities for companies in transitioning to a low carbon economy based on climate (carbon and water) metrics in a number of high-emitting sectors, which in aggregate could have a material impact on company earnings. The research aims to improve investor understanding and knowledge of CDP data and inform investor engagement with companies on climate-related issues.
Responsibilities
- Sector analysis: developing a good understanding of the key climate and water data points relevant to a sector’s decarbonization pathway.
- Company analysis: undertaking research including data extraction from CDP databases, company reports, company reports and other public sources.
- Report production: data analysis and articulation of conclusions relevant to investment decisions.
- Contributing to the development of the research product and identifying new areas of analysis.
Qualifications
Required skills and experience:
- Exceptional analytical skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent written skills with ability to communicate complex analysis and arguments in a concise, easy to follow manner.
- Ability to draw key messages out of complex research and communicate research finds to both internal and external audiences including investors.
- An understanding of capital markets and the investment management industry with a passion for sustainable investment.
- Work with data sets in a clean, methodical manner, minimising risk of error.
- Ability to assess credibility / usefulness of different data sources.
- Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.
Additional characteristics, traits and skills:
- Technologically competent: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ideally also Bloomberg (although training can be arranged).
- Motivated, enthusiastic, hard-working, personable and ability to work to deadlines.
Compensation
£35-40,000 per annum, annual discretionary bonus, 24 days’ holiday (increasing to 30), generous non-contributory pension provision, life assurance, opportunity to work flexibly and others.
To Apply
Please click "Apply" below to upload your CV and a covering letter setting out how you meet the required skills and experience or key responsibilities, which should be no more than two pages with ‘Interim Research analyst’ in the subject. The deadline is 23:59 GMT on 21st January 2019.
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