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About UsAustralian Ethical is one of Australia''s fastest-growing super fund and ethical investment managers. We are ASX-listed with over $14 billion in funds under management and offer a selection of award-winning managed funds and superannuation products.Our purpose is to invest for a better world, and we have been pioneers in this space for almost 40 years. For us, investing has two aims generating solid financial returns and a positive impact for people, planet, and animals. At Australian Ethical, we prove that money can be a force for good. We do this by staying true to our purpose, which is embedded throughout our organisation and drives our everyday activities as a business, investor, brand, employer, and corporate citizen. We''re a registered B Corp and fully committed to an inclusive, equitable and forward-thinking workplace culture.Your New RoleAs the Senior Impact and Ethics Analyst, you''ll be a part of the broader Ethics Research Team responsible for the investment screening, ethical stewardship and impact analytics activities of Australian Ethical. You''ll play an integral role in the rigorous, timely and scalable research of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) issues and impact measurement as part of our investment process. As well as applying and evolving our ethical frameworks and criteria to research, you''ll engage with companies, develop ethical content, present to relevant stakeholders and assist us in retaining our principled investment leadership. You will also collaborate to build scalable processes, modernise our ethical research systems (including RMS evaluation/implementation), and leverage our internal ethical ratings dataset to generate insights and support innovation.Key Responsibilities Include:Research ESG issues affecting companies and industries as part of our investment process and to support our engagement and advocacy using our internally developed frameworksEngage with investee companies to encourage better management of social and environmental impacts based on this researchAnalyse and communicate the impacts of our investment portfolios, engagement and advocacy, on people, animals and the environment supporting member, industry and public reportingDevelop and maintain Ethics Research systems, tools and databases for our ethical research and other team functionsIdentify, develop and manage internal and external sources of data and information to help:assess investments against our industry- and issue-specific ethical and impact criteriameasure, manage and communicate our investment impactWhat we''re looking forWhether you''re from a development studies, behavioural / environmental economics, policy or consulting background, you''re a highly competent research analyst who can confidently analyse large volumes of information, navigating shades of grey and complexity to extract key insights. You are an excellent communicator with the ability to engage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. If you have the following, we''d love to hear from you:5+ years'' experience in a relevant field of researchDeep understanding of environmental, social and sustainability challenges and solutionsDemonstrated experience applying research principles and undertaking analysis (qualitative and quantitative) to inform business decisionsExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide analysis and insights, and disseminate information accurately and conciselyExperience with an RMS (Research Management System)Strong data literacy with ability to interpret and analyse ESG datasets (experience using FactSet, MSCI and ISS desirable)Familiarity with / interest in AI tools for qualitative researchRelevant tertiary qualificationsIdeally you''re based in Sydney, but if you''re based in Melbourne that''s ok tooAlignment with our values: Authenticity, Action, Curiosity, Connection, and EmpathyWhat''s in it for youA competitive salary, including short-term and long-term incentives including access to an Employee Share PlanFlexible work arrangementsWellbeing program that includes an extra 5 days of leave above statutory requirementPurpose aligned volunteer days20 days paid annual leave with an additional 3 paid days of annual leave over the Christmas periodJoin the TeamIf this role interests you and you''d love to join the Australian Ethical team, apply here. We look forward to hearing from you!Please noteOnly short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications or approaches via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Background checks will be conducted for the successful candidate, as per our regulatory requirements as a financial services organisation.Want to know more about what it''s like to work at Australian Ethical? Check out our or our Australian Ethical we embrace diversity in our people and thinking. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.#J-18808-Ljbffr