ESG Analyst

This role is FINRA regulated. Join us as a Sustainable Investing Analyst at Barclays where you’ll have the chance to play a key-part shaping our sustainable investment offerings and driving positive impact for our clients. You will conduct in-depth research and analysis on ESG impacting companies and industries. You will be able to develop and implement sustainable investment strategies across various asset classes and evaluate investment opportunities. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job specific technical skills. Additional relevant skills in sustainable investing principles and frameworks, analytical and research skills as well as investment background are considerations that are highly valuable as well. Salary / Rate Minimum: 110,000 Salary / Rate Maximum: 125,000 The minimum and maximum salary/ rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available. This role is based in New York. Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you should require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific, and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are always working on the correct visa. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time. Purpose of the role To produce and deliver Research with differentiated market insights and actionable ideas to Barclays Clients. Accountabilities · Analysis of market, sector, corporate and/or economic data to help develop investment theses for your coverage universe to produce best in class Research. · Research may range from individual company or sector notes, through to long dated thematic reports. · Presentation of Research views to Barclays Clients; this can be through direct, face to face and virtual interactions, Research hosted events and written communications. · Engagement with Markets, Client Strategy and other stakeholders, to raise awareness of your Research both to Clients and internally. Prioritise interaction with the most relevant and valuable Clients for your Research. · Provision of insights and Research views to internal Clients to help them navigate financial markets and risks. · Collaboration with the Supervisory Analyst, Compliance and other stakeholders to ensure Research is produced and delivered to Clients and internal stakeholders in a compliant manner. Analyst Expectations · Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area. · Partner with other functions and business areas. · Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities. · Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. · Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation. · Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise. · Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct. · Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function. · Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. · Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail. · Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents. · Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information. · Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave. Apply Job!