ESG Investment Analyst

Environmental, Social and Governance Research/Investment Analyst

The Analyst works directly with the Head of Sustainability on ESG-related projects for clients, and on ESG related white papers and educational materials. These may include climate-specific investment projects, broader ESG projects, or other topic-specific projects. The Analyst is responsible for a range of research, data collection and analysis, assisting in writing reports, and developing and maintaining knowledge across the spectrum of ESG topics that may be material to Meketa clients. For client projects the Analyst’s responsibilities will often include working with client staff and investment managers as a project unfolds. The position will include projects that may span all asset classes and includes working with Meketa public and private markets manager, and macro research teams. This role may be filled at any one of our six US locations.
Required Skills:

• MBA, CFA Program, and/or CAIA Program enrollee (or designee) preferred
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience, ideally in finance/investing
• Sound understanding of economic and investment theory and practices
• Solid quantitative skills, including facility with financial and statistical concepts
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced excel skills, including using formulas, pivot tables and more for large data sets
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to gather, organize, coordinate, and interpret data from disparate sources
• Work efficiently and accurately under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and to proactively seek new responsibilities
• Collaborate with employees from other company departments and offices

Essential Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the firm’s ESG research activities
• Participate in client meetings related to ESG projects as needed
• Lead report preparation and production for assigned projects, including producing ESG and financial data, number-checking, writing, and proofing reports
• Calculate and verify client-related data
• Gather and organize ESG and financial data related to client accounts and investment managers and strategies
• Produce client ESG reports, and related advisory services
• Assist in the production of various ESG educational thought pieces and white papers
• Utilize ISS ESG and SDG data, and other necessary sources of ESG data
• Develop resources that contribute to improvements in the quality of the company’s ESG investment advisory services
• Develop resources that create and enhance timely and efficient workflow
• Assist with marketing initiatives, including writing Requests for Proposals, developing marketing exhibits, and participating in marketing presentations
• Assist with the completion and presentation of ESG research and recommendations to our internal investment committees and/or to clients
• Build professional networks and connections by participating in ESG related conferences and industry events

About Meketa Investment Group

Meketa Investment Group is an employee-owned full service investment consulting and advisory firm. We work with some of the nation’s largest and most sophisticated institutional investors including public and private plan sponsors. We have a staff of over 200 employees among our six U.S. office locations and London.

Meketa recognizes that our workforce is a reflection of our company, and we operate in an inclusive environment that accepts and promotes diversity. We believe our employees can best serve our clients in an atmosphere where individuals are treated fairly, where professional growth is developed and encouraged, and where a healthy balance between work and home life is respected and preserved. To support employees, Meketa offers a competitive compensation structure, a wide range of benefits from core insurance benefits to time-based benefits, as well as flexible schedules and support for continuing education.

Meketa is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

Job Type: Full-time