Sustainability Analyst

Fidelity Investments•Boston, MA

2d•$90,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sustainable Investment Research Team, part of Fidelity Asset Management, focuses on developing differentiated insights by incorporating sustainability factors into security analysis, stewardship, and investment strategies. The Sustainability Analyst will be responsible for providing sustainable investment research insights and guidance for assigned industry sectors. This includes publishing proprietary ESG ratings, engaging with companies on sustainability topics, supporting proxy voting, and performing thematic research. The role requires proactive response to sustainable investment research needs across Asset Management. The ideal candidate will have experience in investing, a passion for sustainable investing, and a creative, collaborative, and flexible approach. Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills are essential, with the ability to connect research findings to financial outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree in a relevant field required.
3+ years’ experience in sustainability, investment analysis, research or consulting.
Experience with data analysis and financial modelling using Bloomberg, FactSet, and ESG data vendors (MSCI, Sustainalytics, Ravenpack, ISS, etc.).
Experience with global ESG frameworks and their application to investment processes (ISSB/SASB, CDP, TCFD, SFDR, etc.).
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a passion for sustainability topics.
Quantitative mindset with experience in sourcing, manipulating and presenting data from traditional and nontraditional sources.
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present effectively to a wide variety of audiences.
Demonstrated thematic research expertise, tied to investment themes (climate, corporate governance, water, human capital, etc.).
Ability to work independently and handle unstructured tasks while coordinating multiple simultaneous projects and deliverables on tight timelines.
A collaborative mentality that can deliver impact in a team-based, results-oriented environment.
Self-awareness and self-confidence to build conviction in research and ideas, comfort defending non-consensus views while also being comfortable “being wrong.”

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferable.
Background in relevant scientific fields is a significant plus (e.g. environmental science, chemical engineering, earth sciences).

Responsibilities

Lead ESG ratings coverage and provide sector expertise on financially material sustainability factors.
Conduct deep thematic research on long-term sustainable risks and opportunities.
Lead issuer engagement on financially material sustainability topics.
Partner with fundamental analysts and portfolio managers, as well as Investment Proxy Research, to inform voting on sustainability topics.
Provide dedicated support across sustainable and traditionally managed strategies for security selection, portfolio construction, and monitoring.