Climate Analyst

Loomis Sayles is hiring a Climate Analyst for their Boston office. The role involves conducting climate-related research, analyzing climate transition implications across asset classes, and collaborating with investment teams to enhance sustainable investing practices. The analyst will communicate findings to stakeholders and stay updated on climate research developments. The position emphasizes teamwork and alignment with the firm's sustainable investment philosophy.
1 Financial Center, Boston, MA 02111, USA Req #78

Monday, September 16, 2024

Loomis Sayles is a performance-driven active asset management company that seeks to identify exceptional investment opportunities on behalf of institutional and retail clients worldwide. We believe active management fueled by proprietary, best-in-class research helps us achieve financial success for our clients. Founded in 1926, Loomis Sayles currently oversees approximately $400 billion in assets under management for global clients spanning more than 50 countries. We foster a culture of entrepreneurialism, where all employees are empowered and encouraged to develop themselves and their ideas. Our culture centers on our shared IDEALS, the core characteristics of who we aspire to be as employees and an organization: INCLUSIVE & DIVERSE, DEDICATED TO TEAMWORK, EXCELLENT, ACCOUNTABLE, LEADERS, SOLUTION-ORIENTED.

About the Role

The Sustainability team is seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for researching climate transition issues to join their team. The individual will conduct climate-related research on companies and the marketplace broadly. Complete alignment and commitment to the firm’s sustainable investment philosophy will be critical. The position reports to the Chief Sustainability Officer.

About the Team

The Loomis Sayles Sustainability team works in partnership with the investment teams, analysts, legal team, and distribution teams to provide sustainability integration, based on financial materiality in service of our fiduciary duty to our clients. We do this using our 4 integration themes: Research, Valuation, Engagement, and Client Focus. Loomis Sayles provides custom solutions for our clients globally, and the Sustainability Team works closely with various parts of the organization in providing solutions to our client sustainability-focused objectives. All members of the Sustainability Team are located in the Boston office.

Job Responsibilities
• Develop a thorough understanding of each investment team’s individual practices around the firmwide sustainable investing philosophy.
• Analyze the implications of climate transition across all asset classes, with a particular focus on energy industries, to generate new ideas applicable to each investment team’s approach.
• Engage in thought partnership with investment teams to understand and deliver accurate, timely, and relevant climate data and information applicable to the investment process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative research analysis and insights for the benefit of our clients.
• Stay informed of the latest developments and best practices in climate and transition research.
• Conduct comprehensive research on climate data, industry benchmarking, Carbon Accounting, SBTis, GhG Protocols, emission reporting, and reduction methodology.
• Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through written reports, hypothesis-backed slides, and data-focused presentations.
• Collaborate with other Sustainability team members on various team projects.
• Understand the objectives of requests focused on industry/topic name and proactively suggest the most appropriate and efficient research approach to the Chief Sustainability Officer and investment teams, as appropriate.
• Evaluate our source quality and data accuracy, and proactively help to identify and raise research-related issues.
• Provide advanced synthesis and develop deep expertise in specialized research tools, databases, and sources.
• Keen ability to apply practical, timely, and innovative research approaches in a fast-paced & deadline-focused environment.

Qualifications & Education Requirements
• A degree required; MBA and CFA designation viewed favorably.
• 3-7 years' experience in a research capacity at an asset manager with specialization in financially material climate transition, including mitigation, adaptation, and physical risk implications for investment analysis.
• Experience with all aspects of financial statement analysis, modeling, and valuation; knowledge of sovereign analysis is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of sustainability data providers’ climate methodology.
• Strong investment acumen and analytical skills.
• Candidates must possess an innate curiosity, a demonstrated passion for investing, and be aligned with our sustainability philosophy and process.
• A self-starter with the capacity to work independently; must also be able to work as part of a close team and take direction from the Chief Sustainability Officer, portfolio managers, and other investment professionals.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, along with collecting, summarizing, and synthesizing relevant data and information into appropriate, concise, timely, and highly effective output.
• Clear communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Comfortable presenting to individuals in small and large group settings.
• Willingness to travel, both domestic and international.

EEOC and Diversity Statement

Loomis Sayles is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in which talented individuals can realize their full potential and contribute to our growth and success. Please consider applying for this role even if your work history and skillset don’t completely match the job description. We believe creativity, tenacity, and humility are as valuable as specific skills that can be practiced and perfected on the job. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
#J-18808-Ljbffr

Skills:
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Asset Management, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Business Administration, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Data Quality, Diversity, Fiduciary, Financial Analysis, Financial Services, Investment Analysis, Investment Management, Legal, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Philosophy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Retail, Risk, Sustainability, Team Player, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

About the Company:
Loomis Sayles