Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Reporting to the Global Head of Sustainable Investment Research, the ESG Research Analyst will work within the Sustainable Finance & Investment (SFI) Research Team in the Data & Analytics division of London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). The role involves developing and improving corporate ESG scoring models and assessment tools, as well as co-authoring high-profile thematic publications on ESG and sustainability. You will collaborate with team members and engage with LSEG's global client base, investor initiatives, academics, project partners, and other collaborators in the sustainable investment space. This position offers an opportunity to gain detailed experience integrating sustainability and financial data in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

About London Stock Exchange Group
LSEG is a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business with over 300 years of history. Headquartered in the UK, LSEG operates in 65 countries with 25,000 employees worldwide. The organisation is dedicated to driving financial stability, empowering economies, and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. LSEG values integrity, partnership, excellence, and change, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can grow and fulfil their potential. The company is committed to sustainability and supports communities through its charitable foundation and employee volunteering initiatives.

Experience
- Ideally 2+ years of experience in quantitative and qualitative ESG research
- Experience in an investment context is preferred but not required
- Proven track record of producing impactful publications and strong analytical writing and presentation skills is an asset
- Experience in developing ESG-related analytics products and frameworks is a plus
- Proficiency in Python or similar analytical tools is highly desirable; experience with large language models (LLMs) is an asset

About you
- Passionate about sustainability and ESG analysis with strong curiosity for research
- Strong communication skills to effectively engage with internal teams and external collaborators including clients, standard setters, and regulators
- Comfortable working collaboratively as a team player in a fast-moving environment with competing demands
- Adaptable to change and able to manage multiple priorities effectively

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are mandated, but relevant academic background or professional experience in ESG, sustainability, finance, or related fields will be advantageous.