ESG Fundamental Research Analyst
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: New York
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Together we fight for everyone's opportunity for a better
financial future. We will do this together - with customers,
partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We
will stand up for and champion everyone's access to opportunities.
The status quo is not good enough ... we believe every individual
and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We
are determined to support both individuals and communities in
reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this
future depends on our actions today.Like our Purpose Statement,
Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are
committed to a work environment where the differences that we are
born with - and those we acquire throughout our lives - are
understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our
employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an
environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves
to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to
positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our
communities is essential to our vision. Are you ready to join a
company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your
Voyage - Apply Now Get to Know the OpportunityReporting to the Head
of ESG Research, this role will support the Voya Investment
Management platform with the integration of ESG information into
investment processes, with an understanding of the nuances across
asset classes and sectors. This individual will serve as a subject
matter expert on how evolving ESG events, standards, and
regulations, influence our ESG integration approach and will
support the investment teams in continually improving their
procedures. The ESG Fundamental Research Analyst will maintain our
ESG materiality matrix and ESG sector research and contribute new
ideas toward improving our proprietary ESG scores.Please Note: This
position has been designated as a hybrid-office/home role based in
our NYC office. Details of your in-office schedule will be
finalized with your manager. The Contributions You'll Make:
- Directly engage with investment teams to advance understanding
and consideration of ESG factors into investment processes.
- Analyze relevant ESG factors and data, such climate and clean
energy considerations, to support the development and maintenance
of proprietary Voya ESG scores for issuers of public and private
securities.
- Maintain our ESG materiality matrix and sector research, making
updates as needed, or at least annually.
- Provide deep-dive analysis of ESG considerations for
higher-risk companies.
- Serve as a subject matter expert to the investment teams on
global ESG regulatory requirements, providing training and
guidance, as needed. Specifically, assist investment teams with
creating ESG integration approaches that meet these evolving
standards.
- Provide thought leadership on ESG topics, trends, and
regulatory changes and share research notes/views on a weekly basis
via our Teams channels and/or direct engagement with investment
teams.
- Undertake ESG controversy monitoring and analysis, including
interfacing with investment teams for real-time feedback.
- Collaborate with our Active Ownership team and investment teams
to assist with the prioritization of ESG issues in our corporate
engagements and to reflect engagement insights in our investment
processes, as appropriate. This may involve providing ESG analysis
on specific companies to prepare for company meetings.
- Lead the completion of ESG information in RFPs and external
surveys (e.g., UN PRI) and support the client portfolio managers in
fielding ESG questions/requests from clients.Minimum Knowledge and
Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of experience in fundamental equity/credit and/or ESG
research, in the Investment Management industry, with a bachelor's
degree in Finance, Economics, Public Policy,
Sustainability/Sustainable Finance, or related field. Experience in
Energy/Utilities is a plus.
- Knowledge of global ESG regulations and how they impact ESG
integration requirements.
- Understanding of equity, fixed income, multi-asset and private
investment processes and material ESG issues.
- Experience analyzing ESG factors and risks.
- Familiarity with ESG third party data sources.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including
ability to present to large groups.
- Ability to form strong internal partnerships, build consensus,
and influence outcomes.
- Highly collaborative, strategic, and innovative, with an
ability to meaningfully contribute to the build out of new ESG
processes and ESG products/solutions, in line with regulatory
requirements and our business strategy.
- Willingness to travel to Voya locations to meet with investment
teams.#LI-MG1Compensation Pay Disclosure: Voya is committed to pay
that's fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for
comparable roles and responsibilities. The below annual base salary
range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in
the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers
incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales
incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to
reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please
note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to
perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the
amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this
posting. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted
salary range based upon the candidate's geographic location, work
experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level
and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time
roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours
to be regularly worked. $115,000 - $145,000 USDBe Well. Stay Well.
Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your
lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially
and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just
that. That's why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and
resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be
well and stay well.What We Offer
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
- 401(k) Savings plan - with generous company matching
contributions (up to 6%)
- Voya Retirement Plan - employer paid cash balance retirement
plan (4%)
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Paid time off - including 20 days paid time off, nine paid
company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
- Paid volunteer time - 40 hours per calendar yearLearn more
about Critical Skills At Voya, we have identified the following
critical skills which are key to success in our culture:
- Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and
offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
- Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and
problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
- Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and
execute on our common goals.
- Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the
financial services industry in order to make sound business
decisions.
- Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and
acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage. Learn more
about Equal Employment Opportunity Voya Financial is an
equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal
opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color,
sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age,
disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other
status protected by state or local law. Reasonable Accommodations
Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As
part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with
disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable
accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or
interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to
receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please
reference .
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