JUNIOR ANALYST, RESEARCH PRODUCTS
ABOUT SUSTAINALYTCS
Sustainalytics is a leading ESG and corporate governance research, ratings and analytics firm. We help
investors around the world with the development and implementation of responsible investment
strategies. The firm partners with institutional investors, pension plans, and asset managers that integrate
environmental, social and governance information and assessments into their investment decisions.
Headquartered in Amsterdam, Sustainalytics has offices in Boston, New York, Bucharest, Frankfurt,
London, Paris, Singapore, Timisoara and Toronto, with over 240 staff members, all with various levels of
expertise across the ESG and corporate governance fields. In fact, through the Thomson Reuters Extel’s
IRRI survey, investors selected Sustainalytics as the best independent responsible investment research
firm for three consecutive years, 2012 through 2014. In 2015, Sustainalytics was named among the top
three firms for both ESG and Corporate Governance research.
We are a growing firm with a broadening global footprint and an increasingly important role within the
investment decision-making process. Come join us and work alongside some of the best professionals in
the business!
www.sustainalytics.com
POSITION DETAILS
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Full-time
1-year contract with the potential for a permanent contract after 1 year
2 (Junior Analyst)
Michelle McCulloch, Associate Director, Research Products (based in Toronto)
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
March 2016
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POSITION PURPOSE
To provide comprehensive, timely and relevant ratings, rankings and analysis of the ESG performance of
extractives sector companies, specifically within the energy industry, allowing asset owners, investment
managers and other stakeholders to incorporate extensive ESG and sustainability information into their
investment processes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Research, analyze and rate the ESG performance of extractives sector companies and prepare
profiles to be published in Sustainalytics’ Global Access portal;
Support the preparation of off-the-shelf and customized deliverables for clients;
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Research ESG trends relevant in the extractives sector;
Participate in quality assurance and best-of-sector analysis; and
Contribute to the development of intellectual capital and thought leadership through reportwriting and public-facing activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Excellent business English oral and written skills;
Currently eligible to work in Amsterdam;
Undergraduate degree in related discipline (business, finance, environment and/or social
science);
Understanding of and/or strong interest in the financial services industry and SRI/RI market;
Basic knowledge of the extractives sector considered an asset;
Basic knowledge of carbon-related issues and climate change, as they pertain to the energy
sector, also considered an asset;
Demonstrated passion for sustainability;
Strong research and analytical skills;
Meticulous and attentive to detail;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Client focused;
Resourceful and independent;
Flexible and adaptable; and
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected], citing ‘JA EXT – your name’ in the
subject line.
All applications will be treated with the highest level of discretion and will be accepted until February
22nd, 2016.
Sustainalytics thanks all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be
contacted.
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