ESG Research Analyst

1 week ago

San Francisco, California, United States Parnassus Investments Full time
Company Description

Parnassus Investments is the largest pure-play responsible investment mutual fund company in the United States. Based in San Francisco, we are growing assets-under-management in an expanding industry. We seek to build wealth responsibly for long-term investors by investing in businesses with increasingly relevant products or services, sustainable competitive advantages, quality management teams and ethical business practices. We incorporate rigorous environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into our investment process.

Morningstar named Parnassus a top fund company to partner within the decade ahead. Our team members are typically long-tenured, sharing in a professional, vibrant culture that emphasizes principles, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Job Description

Overview

The ESG Research Analyst will be responsible for conducting ESG research on sectors, industries and individual companies. The ESG Research Analyst's responsibilities will also include engaging company holdings on ESG initiatives. The successful candidate has strong research, analytical, and communication skills and works comfortably in groups and independently.

Key Responsibilities

Research

· Utilize the Parnassus ESG research process to prepare recommendations

· Perform annual reviews of holdings

· Prepare and present summaries on material ESG controversies

Engagement

· Engage with current and prospective holdings on ESG-related topics

· Generate and execute engagements through the Parnassus impact engagement process

      Client Servicing

· Assist with client inquiries

· Assist in creating and editing marketing materials

Qualifications

Qualifications

· Minimum two years of ESG investing or stewardship experience

· Excellent research, analytical, written and public speaking skills

· Ability to work closely with team members and individually to efficiently meet deadlines

· Familiar with MSCI ESG Manager, Sustainalytics and proficient with Microsoft Office

· Series 6 and Series 65 licenses (or be willing to obtain within six months of hire)

· Bachelor's degree required

Additional Information

Being Part of the Parnassus Team Includes:

· Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and skills

· An annual bonus potential based on company and individual performance

· % coverage of medical, dental and vision premiums for you and your family with no waiting period

· :1 charitable contribution matching to non-profit organizations

· The opportunity to collaborate with intellectually robust coworkers

· We are currently working remotely, but post-pandemic we expect to be back in our office in San Francisco's Financial District near BART, Muni, ferries and cable cars. We also provide a generous commuter subsidy.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Parnassus Investments is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We comply with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and will consider all applicants in accordance with this Ordinance.

Please see the Careers page of our website to view the privacy notice to job applicants to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

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