Graduate ESG Analyst

9fin is right in the middle of the dynamic European Startup ecosystem and the giant Investment Management industry. A fintech company specialising in providing financial, legal and ESG data to improve capital market efficiency. Using Machine Learning and AI we serve the investment management industry with clients spanning Investment Banks, Hedge Funds and Asset Managers. Backed by Venture Capital, and partnered with leading technology companies, we are hiring to grow our team.

9fin provides the critical data required to allow investment professionals to make key decisions on how and when they decide to invest (or not invest) in companies. The role of an ESG Analyst is to be constantly in that flow of ESG information, assessing and interpreting the data in order to come to better decisions. We expose that knowledge to our clients via analyst reports, our automated data systems and news content.

Why ESG at 9fin?

At 9fin you will be doing real ESG research and analysis from day one as part of our growing ESG team. You will make an impact by providing cutting edge ESG information to some of the largest and most influential global investors. You will gain a strong foundation in both finance and ESG, staying up-to-date with the latest developments in this fast moving field, as well as developing relationships to progress your career.

You will also have significant exposure to the UK Startup scene, Venture Capital financing, a front row seat to 9fin’s business strategy development, and the world of cutting edge Machine Learning and AI technologies.

Requirements

If you are a graduate who has an interest in working in the world of ESG, fintech, capital markets & investment and have the following attributes, we are interested in hearing from you:

• Ideally some prior relevant experience writing about and researching ESG topics (maybe through a final year dissertation or master's degree in a relevant subject).
• A knowledge of financial markets, and a desire to learn more about fixed income in particular
• Experience producing timely analysis and/or research
• Excellent relationship building skills

Responsibilities include:

• Reporting on ESG trends within the fixed income market, particularly focused on private companies
• Producing detailed ESG analysis of new transactions in the debt capital markets, including margin ratchets, ESG KPIs and the full picture of ESG and sustainability criteria
• Using our proprietary data and ESG news database, public data sources and company documents to generate unmatched insights & analytics for our subscribers

The Application Process

Upon receiving your CV and covering letter, candidates who pass to the next stage will have a brief phone (or video) interview with a member of the ESG team. The second stage is an invite to an interview to present a case study (provided after the first phone call). The final stage is a call with another member of the team, and is a chance for you to interview us! Asking any questions you may have about the role, the company as a whole and what it is like to work at 9fin.

Compensation

At the start there is a lot of investment. Training a new analyst takes a few months and this is expensive. So, you start at £30,000 with a clear view of salary progression over your career. We believe in rewarding talent. As you grow, so does your paycheck.

Start Date, Salary, Holidays

• Hiring on a rolling basis
• £30k per annum
• 25 days per year (not including Bank Holidays)

Other Benefits

• Flexibility for you to work from home / remote when needed
• Learning & development budget: We're focused on your career progression and personal development
• Dedicated specialist training for your role in Finance and ESG
• Support for qualifications such as CFA or ESG CFA Certificate
• Technology budget
• Vitality health insurance & discounted gym membership
• A social team with a range of clubs and team outings