Associate, ESG Analyst, Fundamental Fixed Income

About this role

Associate, ESG Analyst, Fundamental Fixed Income

BlackRock’s Global Fixed Income Portfolio Management Group is seeking an Associate level candidate to join the Sustainable Research & Engagement Team in London. The Sustainable Research & Engagement Team integrates cutting-edge sustainability and climate methodologies, technology tools, and research into the active fixed income investment processes. The team collaborates closely with portfolio managers, research analysts, and product teams to provide client investment products and solutions that incorporate environmental and social themes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and maintain code to support ESG investment frameworks, analytical tools and data visualization dashboards including the implementation of data pipelines and workflows to automate the collection, processing, and analysis of ESG data.
• Develop and automate comprehensive client-facing ESG reporting materials, including detailed climate and impact-related reporting
• Collaborate closely with portfolio managers, research analysts, and product teams on sustainability research
• Assist with bespoke modeling, and optimization requests to support tailored investment strategies.
• Collaborate with the firms’ technology partners to develop and enhance analytical portfolio solutions for the Fundamental Fixed Income platform

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency in Python, with a solid understanding of data structures, and software design principles.
• Proficiency in SQL and working with large datasets is a plus.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques to effectively present data insights to stakeholders.
• Knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts and techniques is a plus.
• Creative mindset with a desire to work at the nexus between sustainability, data, and financial markets

**Please include the link to your GitHub, on your CV, if you have one**

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.