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Sustainalytics is hiring a Junior Analyst with Japanese language skills forone of its offices in Amsterdam, Boston, Frankfurt or Toronto.
About Sustainalytics
Sustainalytics is a global leader in sustainability research and analysis, serving investors and financial institutions around the world. Our international perspective is strengthened by nearly 20 years of local experience and expertise in the Responsible Investment (RI) and Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) markets. Sustainalytics strives to provide consistently high-quality solutions and to remain responsive to the current and future needs of our clients. Headquartered in Amsterdam and with more than 80 employees globally, the firm operates as Jantzi-Sustainalytics in North America with local offices in Boston, Frankfurt, Madrid and Toronto.
Position Details
Job Type: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Pay Type: Salaried
Position Level: Junior/Entry-Level (The company may consider extremely well qualified applicants for an Analyst position level and salary.)
Location: Amsterdam, Boston, Frankfurt, or Toronto
Reports to: Manager, Research Products Team
Start date: March/April 1, 2011
Position Purpose:
To work as part of a global research team committed to the development of responsible investing and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
· Research, analyze and rate the ESG performance of Japanese, publicly-traded companies and prepare profiles to be published in the Sustainalytics Platform
· Participate in quality assurance and best-of-sector analysis for assigned peer groups
· Contribute to the development of intellectual capital and thought leadership through report-writing and public-facing activities
Required Qualifications:
· Undergraduate degree in related discipline (environment, social sciences or business)
· Interest in corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and/or responsible investing
· Written and spoken Japanese language skills
· Strong research and analytical skills
· Excellent business writing skills in English
· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
· Meticulousness and attentiveness to detail
· Flexibility and adaptability
Desired Qualifications:
· Academic background in finance
· Relevant work experience in related field(s)
· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and/or responsible investing
· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
· Strong public speaking skills
Remuneration:
Salary is in the range of CAD/USD 32,500-40,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus benefits.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to careers@sustainalytics.com, citing “Junior Analyst – [Name]” in the subject line. Please include your university grade point average in your resume. All applications will be treated with the highest level of discretion and will be accepted until 5:00pm on Friday, February 4, 2011. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.