Responsible Investment Analyst

Job Description

Responsible Investment team and role overview

The Aegon Asset Management Responsible Investment team brings together ESG, sustainability and impact expertise at the heart of our investment business. The team plays an important role in investment research and product development, engagement, client discussions and helps both the firm and our clients navigate the evolving sustainability landscape. The team works closely with investment, product and client teams across Continental Europe, while collaborating with Responsible Investment specialists across Aegon Asset Management globally. Based in Amsterdam, the 7-person highly international team works in a hybrid model, combining close in-person collaboration with the flexibility of remote working.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the start of their career who wants to build a strong foundation in responsible investment. We are looking for someone who is curious, proactive and eager to learn and develop. You will gain hands-on experience across sustainability research, engagement, ESG and impact data, and reporting, working on real investment and sustainability questions from day one. You will learn from an experienced international team and, as your knowledge and confidence grow, have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and develop your own areas of expertise.

Please note that this is a one-year fixed-term position. Depending on business needs and circumstances, there may be an opportunity to extend the role beyond the initial term.

As part of the Responsible Investment team, you will get exposure to different aspects of responsible investment. You will support:

• Sustainability Research: Working closely with the rest of the RI team. Researching material ESG issues facing potential investment opportunities. This includes analyzing, identifying improvements and monitoring company and sector specific ESG issues.
• Engagement & Voting: Supporting engagement with companies to encourage improvements identified. Working with the wider team to plan, execute and document engagement efforts (letters, calls, meetings); and provide sector and company analysis to support engagement with corporates, policy makers and investor bodies. Contributing towards voting at the company Annual Meetings.
• ESG and Impact data Reporting: Carrying out a robust monitoring and reporting processes, supporting other team members with ESG and impact research, reporting and data management. Providing data to various teams and external clients.