RI Research Analyst Business Area: Responsible Investment Place of Work: London Contract Type: Permanent When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts. About the role In your role as RI Research Analyst you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity to join the RI team. The research analyst role is a critical SME role to enable the investment teams to fulfil their integration KPI and to ensure that the Scheme meets its ambition to show visible leadership in RI. What you will be doing As a trusted part of the Responsible Investment you will be responsible for: • Conduct research on climate, nature, people, and governance in line with the responsible investment (RI) strategy • Identify and communicate material ESG risks and opportunities to investment and advisory teams • Provide ESG reviews and contribute to process enhancements across all asset classes • Produce investment-focused reports on key ESG issues • Support strategic RI research projects and contribute subject matter expertise • Assist in developing and representing individual and collaborative engagement plans • Act as the initial point of contact for RI reporting, case studies, and stewardship examples About you We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile. To be successful in the role you will have: • Relevant degree. Investment qualifications such as IMC, CFA etc highly desirable. • Direct experience of stewardship and engagement and the ability to devise and structure engagement plans. • Solid technical knowledge of proxy voting and practical experience of investor rights and responsibilities across asset classes. • Solid financial markets and /or investment experience gained from asset management, global banking, credit research agencies and or/ investment or strategic business consultancy. • Strong verbal and written communication skills Why join us? At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team. Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits. How we will reward you • Great starting salary • Generous annual leave package • Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme • Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay) • Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing • Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership • Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent • Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live • Cycle to Work Scheme Our culture and values Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values: Integrity Collaboration Excellence About us Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit https://www.uss.co.uk USSIM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting resourcing@uss.co.uk.. Location : London, United Kingdom