Company MSCI

Job title ESG Research Analyst

Location Paris, France

MSCI Research

Built upon the expertise of sustainability pioneers Innovest, KLD, and IRRC, MSCI ESG Research is a leading source of environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings, screening and compliance tools to advisers, managers and asset owners worldwide. It offers an industry-leading suite of products and services that support the integration of ESG factors into investment decisions. Comprised of the pioneers mentioned above, the MSCI ESG Research Business Unit has the longest history of any firm in the ESG research space.

MSCI’s clients worldwide, especially those who are signatories to the United Nation’s Principles for Responsible Investing (UNPRI), are increasingly focused on ESG issues. As a growing number of asset managers are now subject to ESG-related mandates, ESG issues will shape their strategies going forward. MSCI ESG Research is committed to providing innovative tools to support our clients in this expanding market.

We are currently seeking an ESG Research Analyst to join our ESG Organization in Paris.

Job description

MSCI ESG Research, part of MSCI Inc, is seeking to expand its ESG Research analyst team. An associate level research analyst is expected to have a strong interest in general ESG trends and specific knowledge about the dominant ESG issues for selected industries. The analyst will investigate and assess core ESG risks faced by the industries and evaluate performance along the key benchmarks for large publicly traded companies globally.

Contact with the corporations we assess, presentations of industry and company analysis to both MSCI clients and potential clients, as well as contribution to developing our ratings model are a potential component of ESG Research Analyst work. A qualified candidate would have experience in conducting analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and have strong facility with modeling.

Currently, we are seeking candidates with experience in a number of industries and issues, including: Chemicals; Insurance; Agriculture; Healthcare; Energy; Basic Materials; Capital Goods/Industrials; Climate Change; Public Health.

Responsabilities

• 3-5 industry reports and client presentations per year
• 3-5 ESG issue white papers (1-5 pages each)
• Analyze and prepare performance profiles for 100 companies per yearMonitor and ensure client satisfaction

• 3-5 years of experience in:
  • ESG Research industry, or
  • Relevant financial services experience that includes exposure to ESG investment products, or
  • Analytical roles within key industries, or
  • Relevant public policy or academic or NGO experience
• Strong background in research and analysis
• Good writing and communication skills
• Experienced at presenting results of research in public settings
• Minimum of Bachelors’ degree required
• Advanced degree in related field preferred (masters or PhD) but not required

MSCI is a leading provider of investment decision support tools, we offer a range of products and services - including indices, portfolio risk and performance analytics, and governance tools - from a number of internationally recognized brands such as Barra, RiskMetrics, CFRA, FEA and ISS.

Website For further information on MSCI, please visit our web site at www.msci.com.

Contact If you are interested in the position, please send your CV to Anita.Szabo@msci.com.

Due to the great number of applications we receive for each of our open vacancies, we are unable to respond on an individual basis.