ESG Analyst

• Work closely with experienced ESG professionals and investment teams

• Build specialist ESG capability in a growing, in-demand area

• Collaborative, purpose-driven team environment

Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, currently consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust.  

A global multi-boutique asset management business offering an extensive range of specialist investment capabilities through seven boutiques and brands in key regions globally. Within Australia, Perpetual and Pendal have a broad range of capabilities across Australian and global equities, credit, fixed income, multi-asset and ESG. We have a growing presence in the US, UK and Europe through our brands Barrow Hanley, Trillium, JO Hambro, Regnan and TSW.

As an ESG Analyst, you’ll support the delivery of research and engagement that informs investment decisions and contributes to the performance and positioning of Perpetual Group’s sustainable and impact funds, including Regnan-branded strategies. You’ll play a hands-on role analysing ESG risks and opportunities, while working closely with investment teams across the Group.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct research to support business activity screening, including assessing issuer involvement in controversial activities

• Apply Regnan’s proprietary frameworks to analyse ESG, sustainability and impact factors across equities and fixed income

• Support and contribute to Regnan’s thematic research and engagement program

• Work collaboratively with investment boutiques to support their ESG and impact investing priorities

• Help embed ESG insights into investment decision-making and portfolio positioning

• Act as an AI champion for the team, supporting the adoption and integration of AI tools to enhance research and workflows

About you

We’re looking for someone with:

• Degree in a business-related discipline (postgraduate studies in sustainability, environment or social policy highly regarded)

• Graduate or early career experience in ESG, sustainability or responsible investment

• Strong research and analytical capability, with attention to detail

• Advanced Excel skills and practical application of AI tools

• Strong organisation and information management skills

• Interest in financial markets; exposure to investments is advantageous

• Experience with Python, SQL or data visualisation tools such as PowerBI is highly regarded

How we work  

Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.

Employee benefits

• Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year

• An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing

• Study support and commitment to supporting professional development

Diversity and inclusion

• Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy

• A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change

• We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities' future.  We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.