Fixed Income ESG Integration Analyst at Solugenix Corp

Fixed Income ESG Integration Analyst

Irvine, CA (Hybrid)

3+ months contract

Solugenix is assisting a client, a prestigious and large investment management company, in their search for a Fixed Income ESG Integration Analyst. This is a 3+ month contract opportunity based out of Irvine, CA.

Investors around the world are increasingly focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues as part of their investment philosophy, and client believes the integration of ESG perspectives into our fundamental research enhances our investment approach. Our strategy is to incorporate ESG information and research tools into the investment process, consistently communicate to clients our ESG perspectives, and to enable delivery of ESG as a product.

The Fixed Income ESG Integration Analyst will work closely with the Fixed Income ESG Integration Lead to deepen ESG integration within client’s fixed income investment process. The ideal candidate will research and monitor ESG issues, prepare presentation materials on ESG topics, and assist with the project management of ESG initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Research & Analysis

• Monitor news reports and ESG-specific datasets for key ESG issues and indicators impacting fixed income asset classes.
• Find and summarize internal and external research on fixed income ESG topics.
• Analyze ESG characteristics of fixed income portfolio holdings (e.g., percent of fund with certain exposures).

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Assist with preparing meeting materials (e.g., briefing notes, PowerPoints) which illustrate examples of ESG integration within client’s fixed income processes and keep key stakeholders informed of progress.
• Assist with the project management of ESG initiatives by creating timelines/checklists, following up with internal stakeholders for project updates, and helping communicate project status updates to ESG leadership.
• Document internal team processes.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in a related role.
• Experience working with fixed income data sources such as Bloomberg, and portfolio analysis tools such as Aladdin.
• Project management experience, creating project timelines and overseeing projects to completion. Understanding of ESG data, tools, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of Fixed Income as an asset class with a particular focus on corporates, sovereigns, and municipal bonds.
• Ability to understand and summarize research reports and news articles.
• Proficient in Excel, able to combine and analyze large data sets.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), organized, attentive to detail.
• Quick learner who can work independently.
• College degree with Economics or Finance coursework preferred.

Pay Range for CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, WA, and DC: $72/hour to $73.10/hour. Starting rate of pay offered may vary depending on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training and/or experience.

About the Client

Our client is an American financial services company. It ranks among the world’s oldest and largest investment management organizations. They have offices globally.

About Solugenix

Solugenix is an information technology services company known for its deep experience and knowledge in providing comprehensive technology services, solutions, and talent support for companies around the world. The company offers a variety of cutting edge and talent support solutions to promote growth and cutting-edge advancement to our esteemed clients and candidates. We provide these talent support solutions on a contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire basis. We also have additional resources from our staffing partners to ensure the right match and expertise for the best result.
For over 50 years, global and local brands have trusted Solugenix as an added resource and partner in taking steps to ensure their immediate and future success. In addition to generating ground-breaking, industry-defining solutions, Solugenix has been delivering the talent and support needed to make it happen. We are dedicated to partnering with clients and candidates whose core values also foster a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity.