Sustainability Research Analyst

The Sustainability Research Analyst is a key role for our Greenwheel team, working closely with the Climate & Environment and Social Research leads. The role provides the fundamental analytical support to progress the Greenwheel research agenda across sustainability themes. The right person for this role will be able to draw upon a broad base of existing knowledge and interest across sustainability topics including climate, environment, and human rights, be comfortable with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, demonstrate initiative, carry out independent research, and effectively communicate key conclusions to investors.

Key responsbilities

• Support climate and environment & social research working closely with Climate & Environment and Social Research leads, and with Redwheel‘s investment teams
• Contribute to, and help lead, the production of high-quality research papers and frameworks for use by Redwheel’s fund managers and, occasionally, the wider industry
• Build and maintain Excel-based tools for investor use
• Provide advice on climate, environment, and human rights to investment teams on an ongoing basis to support investment process and decision-making
• Provide analytical support for investor-led strategic engagement with companies
• Support broader thematic sustainability research and analytical activities

What We’re Looking For:

• Independent and innovative thinker with both quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Keen interest and demonstrable knowledge across thematic issues related to climate, environment, and human rights
• Excellent communication skills – able to explain complex topics clearly to non-specialists and adapt communications to different audiences
• Highly motivated and able to support projects from start to finish, working effectively with stakeholders
• Enjoys collaborating and contributing to a culture of openness, discussion, and shared learning 

What You’ll Bring:

• At least two years‘ experience working across climate, environment, and human rights in finance, consultancy, or research
• Comfortable working with large datasets in Excel and familiarity with statistical analysis
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of the needs of end users (investors, clients, and other stakeholders)
• Experience working in or with financial sector an advantage

If you’re passionate about sustainability and believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t tick every box. We are committed to supporting professional development and value different perspectives.

About Redwheel

Redwheel is a specialist, independent, investment organisation with a clear purpose; to invest with conviction for current and future generations and the world in which we all live. Headquartered in the UK, we are a majority employee-owned firm with US$17.7bn assets under management, supported by 177 (as at December 2024) permanent employees primarily based in London, Miami, Singapore and Copenhagen.

Our organisational model emphasises management independence, investment team autonomy, and a focus on achieving our clients’ long-term goals. We have seven investment teams specialising in four active equity capability sets: Value and Income; Emerging & Frontier Markets; Active Engagement & Ownership and Thematic & Sustainable and one team who manage a range of convertible bond strategies. At the heart of Redwheel are teams of experienced investment professionals with expertise in specific fields. Our teams are led by people who are distinguished in their chosen area and demonstrate a total commitment to the responsibilities they have to their clients.

About Greenwheel

Greenwheel is the sustainability insights partner to Redwheel’s fund managers, with a focus on Sustainable, Transition and Enhanced Integration funds. Greenwheel provides tailored thematic and sector level sustainability research and advisory services to Redwheel’s fund managers.

The core values of Greenwheel are independence, partnership, and innovation. Greenwheel experts work closely with Redwheel’s fund managers to build specialist robust processes, tools, and frameworks, and to provide expert advice and engagement support designed to maximise investing opportunities and help minimise sustainability risks and ultimately produce enhanced impact for our clients.

Benefits

·        25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.

·        2 days per year for volunteering.

·        10% employer pension contribution

·        Life Insurance, four times annual salary

·        Income protection

·        Discounted gym membership

·        Private medical insurance with Bupa

·        EAP Support & private mental health referrals

·        Cycle-to-work scheme

·        Electric vehicle scheme

·        Equity participation

·        Give As You Earn

·        Matched Fundraising

·        Weekly lunches

·        Social events including annual darts tournament and September birthday party

At Redwheel, we take pride in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, and their contributions are valued. We are committed to being an inclusive employer regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, medical condition or disability, or any other protected status. When we look for talent, we welcome difference - different backgrounds, experiences, personalities, and perspectives. By hiring people who are passionate, skilled and committed, irrespective of their background, we will continue to build a successful business.