Who we are looking for

As an ESG Analyst in State Street Global Advisors’ ESG organization you will advance the implementation of State Street’s ESG infrastructure, which supports the firm’s goals of maximizing our positioning in the market and providing excellent service to our clients.

This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Advisors, one of the largest asset managers in the world. We partner with many of the world’s largest, most sophisticated investors and financial intermediaries to help them reach their goals through a rigorous, research-driven investment process. With over four decades of experience and trillions of dollars in assets under management, we offer one of the broadest selections of services across asset classes, risk profiles, regions and styles. As pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest.

Join us if making your mark in the asset management industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As an ESG Analyst you will report into to the Head of ESG Operations and Administration and will be responsible for the following:

• Work as part of the ESG Operations team to strengthen our ESG infrastructure, including collaborating across functions and teams

• Help implement ESG policies, procedures, and business controls, and coordinate annual reviews

• Monitor the firm’s external ESG commitments (such as through industry groups), and keep senior leaders aware of requirements, including reporting deliverables and deadlines

• Provide project management to help meet regulatory requirements and industry commitments, including the development of key ESG reports

• Help identify, track, and report ESG assets under management (AUM)

• Support ESG vendor management processes from procurement through invoice payment

• Support ESG-related committee work

• Assist senior team members in their day-to-day responsibilities

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects at one time, including assigning tasks, following up on their completion, and keeping senior leaders informed of progress and potential obstacles

• Ability to build relationships across levels and functional groups

• Natural curiosity and desire to learn ESG concepts in a rapidly developing marketplace

• Strong written communication skills and verbal presentation skills to clearly convey requests and requirements

• Experience implementing policies, procedures, and business controls

• Ability to work independently to execute tasks, as well as to collaborate with teammates and other parts of the business to advance significant projects and initiatives

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 1-3 years of experience in financial services

• Strong communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel

• Academic or work experience in ESG topics such as climate change and environment preferred

• Knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks such as TCFD preferred

We offer

• Employee savings plan

• Premium life insurance package

• Gold medical package

• International operating environment

• Language classes

• Soft skills trainings

• Technical workshops

• Development sessions with a mentor

• Diversity of opportunities across a range of challenging and highly complex activities

• Technical or leadership career pathway

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.