Challenger Limited is an ASX-listed investment management firm managing $127 billion in assets (as at 30 June 2024). Life with us is fast moving and always exciting. Together we're driving to deliver our vision to provide our customers with financial security for a better retirement.
We achieve this goal by providing a work environment where people from diverse backgrounds, with a range of skills and experiences can contribute and succeed.
Join us in our newly created ESG Analyst roleIn this role, you'll work closely with our investment teams, supporting them to integrate ESG considerations into decision-making, assess climate-related risks and opportunities across our investment portfolio, and support the business to implement its climate risk work program.
We work flexibly from our Sydney CBD Office where you can expect to work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
About the roleIn this role, you'll work closely with investment professionals to integrate ESG considerations into decision-making and provide advice on the climate-related risk and opportunities across our investment portfolio. You'll support the team to implement ESG and climate risk initiatives including climate scenario analysis, data analysis, and associated reporting.
You'll also participate in several group-wide ESG initiatives and projects, to support Challenger Group in its broader climate regulatory requirements and goals and will work closely and collaboratively with the wider group ESG and Group Sustainability team.
Other responsibilities will include (but aren't limited to):
Data Analysis: Manage and analyse ESG and climate data to offer valuable insights for our investment strategies. Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis on ESG and climate metrics across the investments in the CLC and CIM portfolios.
Relationship Building: Build strong relationships with portfolio managers and investment professionals, providing expert ESG insights.
Trusted Advisor: Providing advice to the investment team on ESG and climate data insights that can be embedded in investment strategies.
Regulatory Work & Reporting: Contribute to the development of climate disclosures and support regulatory reporting.
Governance & Strategy Alignment: Work within Challenger's governance structure to align our sustainability strategy with business goals.
Strategic Influence: Guide ESG integration, balancing commercial success with a commitment to sustainability.
The skills you'll needWe're seeking a dedicated professional with a passion for ESG and investments who thrives in collaborative environments. If you are detail-oriented, strategic, and eager to contribute to the investment decision-making process, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Success in this role will be driven by your ability to build strong relationships, communicate effectively, and manage complex data and investment strategies.
You'll have at least 3 - 5 years industry experience, preferably as an analyst, asset consultant or investment specialist. You'll have a background in finance or investments and a clear passion for ESG with proven experience or strong understanding of ESG issues within the institutional investment context, including relevant legislation and market dynamics.
As well as:
Good knowledge of investment markets and processes. Understanding of asset management product structures, operating requirements, and disclosure issues.
Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to deliver articulate, insightful communications to various audiences, including senior leaders.
Familiarity with ESG frameworks and reporting guidelines (e.g., ISSB IFRS s1 and s2, AASB, TCFD, TNFD, GRI).
Technical Skills/Qualifications
Proficient in Excel and data visualisation tools such as Power BI highly regarded.
Experience with coding languages such as Python, R, SQL highly regarded.
Tertiary qualifications in Economics, Finance, Data Science, Sustainability, or related fields.
Qualifications in Climate Risk and/or other ESG related qualifications are highly regarded.
Why Join Us?At Challenger, we support your growth and development, offering flexibility and a culture that values your unique contributions. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that drive ESG integration and sustainable investment practices. You'll be part of a supportive investment team that encourages learning, innovation, and making a real impact.
If you're excited about using your skills to drive positive change within a leading investment team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and join us on our mission to provide financial security in retirement for Australians through sustainable and responsible investments.
Additional InformationWorking at Challenger means being part of a diverse, connected team that has fun and loves what they do. We're small enough, but big enough to accelerate bold ideas, realising what's possible for our customers and partners.
At Challenger, we provide access to a range of exclusive employee benefits that will support you both personally and professionally and a hybrid work environment including:
Discretionary bonus scheme.
Eighteen weeks paid leave for all new parents.
Flexibility on when, and how, parental leave is taken.
Challenger Day – one extra day off every year in recognition of the effort our people make.
Additional support leave (fertility treatment leave, gender affirmation leave).
Extra superannuation contributions.
Employee share plan.
We value inclusion and diversity of thought, promote flexible working practices so our people can integrate their work and personal lives, and are proud to be a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
We believe in bringing your authentic self and a belonging in our culture. We are prideful in participating in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) as a national benchmark on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion and best practice in Australia. We offer the opportunity for a broad career experience and value people who are inquisitive and rigorous and are driven to make a difference.
Job type: Permanent
Posting Close Date: 12/10/2024
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