Investment Management - Fixed Income ESG Research Specialist

Investment Management – Fixed Income ESG Research Specialist London

BASIC PURPOSE

We are seeking a Fixed Income Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Research Analyst who is passionate about the impact company behavior has on society, the environment and on corporate performance, and who has prior experience integrating ESG factors in financial analysis.

An ideal candidate will bring passion for, and a good understanding of, governance topics and environmental and social issues, along with an understanding of how these issues can impact an investment thesis. They will be able to communicate views clearly, will be credible with company management teams as well as clients, will enjoy acting as an individual contributor within a highly collaborative team and firm culture, and will thrive by building strong relationships with colleagues.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner closely with the Fixed Income investment team (credit analysts, portfolio managers, traders and product specialists) to consistently incorporate ESG analysis into the investment process.

• Work with other ESG analysts to maintain models which assess the financial materiality of ESG factors for specific sectors and bond issuers and evaluate the overall ESG performance of issuers and securities in the investment universe.

• Ability to identify and discuss current and emerging ESG issues.

• Seek and evaluate sources of information regarding ESG policies and performance of corporations and other issuers of fixed income securities.

• Partner with credit analysts to identify & incorporate ESG factors into investment analysis (credit notes, comp tables, etc.) and relate the information to bond valuations.

• Take part in Fixed Income-focused issuer engagement efforts (company dialogues, market level initiatives) in close collaboration with credit analysts and engagement specialists.

• Contribute to developing proprietary knowledge of ESG factors and materiality, original and innovative research outputs and external content.

• Assist in creating a productive, collaborative, and innovative team culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related fields in the Sustainability space; Master’s degree a plus.

• Experience in the investment management industry, preferably with experience in responsible investment and ESG analysis.

• Knowledge of fixed income asset classes and investment strategies.

• Passion for aligning financial returns with environmental and societal impact.

• Excellent verbal and writing skills in English.

• Self-motivated, work individually or as part of a team with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude, able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

• Advanced MS Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel) skills; experience with financial tools and databases (e.g., Bloomberg, MSCI) and coding skills a plus.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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