ESG Analyst - Fixed Income

Role and Company Overview:

Bruin has partnered with a globally renowned investment management firm serving both retail and institutional clients. They boast a vast network of investment professionals managing over $550 billion in equity and Fixed Income assets worldwide. Our client’s mission is to allocate capital responsibly, guided by a thorough understanding of all financially material factors affecting the issuers we invest in.

Our clients  culture revolves around supporting each individual to excel in their strengths. by fostering collaboration, prioritising the best ideas over individual achievements

ESG Integration Strategy:

Unlike typical approaches, our clients ESG integration strategy doesn't revolve around creating new products or exclusions. Instead, they conduct rigorous, security-level analysis to comprehend the financially material ESG risks and opportunities for each issuer. Their sustainability team, an integral part of our investment team, collaborates closely to drive optimal long-term outcomes for our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with analysts, portfolio managers, and others on security-specific and thematic ESG research, leveraging general investment and Fixed Income expertise.
• Engage in effective issuer engagements alongside members of the equity and Fixed Income investment team.
• Strengthen integration frameworks within Fixed Income sub-asset classes (e.g., securitized, municipal, sovereign).
• Communicate the firms’ equity and Fixed Income ESG research and stewardship activity with clients and external parties.
• Represent the firm in various sustainability organizations and initiatives.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as required.

Candidate Characteristics:

• 10+ years of investment experience with 5-10 years specifically in ESG and Fixed Income.
• Preferably holds a CFA or MBA.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Capacity to work creatively and independently.
• Exhibits a genuine interest in sustainability.