Sustainable Investment Research Analyst

About Northern Trust Northern Trust a Fortune 500 company is a globally recognized award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889 Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the worlds most successful individuals families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service expertise and integrity With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22 000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service We are currently recruiting for an early stage career professional to join our growing sustainable investment team as an ESG research analyst Reporting to the Director of Sustainable Integration the analyst is expected to have a strong interest in general ESG trends alongside investment research and programming skills The analyst will support the team through investigating and assessing core ESG risks and opportunities across the investment platforms Core Responsibilities Serve as a key member of Global Sustainable Investing Team focusing on research of environmental social and governance risks and opportunities Develop vet and refine analysis methods for the firms global platform Support proprietary ESG score maintenance and refinement across asset classes Support and develop tools for the effective integration of ESG analysis into our security selection portfolio construction and stewardship processes Work closely with team members to identify and prepare ESG thematic reviews market updates and other ESG research projects Provide ad-hoc support for client presentation materials RFP submissions and client reporting Requirements 1-3 years of experience in investment research or quantitative modelling Proficient in programming languages such as Python R and or Matlab Experience with Oracle SQL and or Snowflake Comfortable working with large time-series financial datasets Familiar with the various ESG data providers such as MSCI Sustainalytics Trucost ISS etc Desire to work within the growing field of Sustainable Investing with intermediate understanding of the current ESG landscape A degree in financial mathematics financial engineering or data science is preferable CFA accreditation is a plus Experience building and maintaining financial models is a plus A curious creative mind with collaborative attitude Working with Us As a Northern Trust partner greater achievements await You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas Movement within the organization is encouraged senior leaders are accessible and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve Join a workplace with a greater purpose Wed love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the worlds most admired and sustainable companies Build your career with us and apply today MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodationNorthern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please email our HR Service Center at We hope youre excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater