Job Description

Overview

The ESG Research Analyst will be responsible for conducting ESG research on sectors, industries and individual companies. The ESG Research Analyst's responsibilities will also include engaging company holdings on ESG initiatives. The successful candidate has strong research, analytical, and communication skills and works comfortably in groups and independently.

Key Responsibilities

Research
• Utilize the Parnassus ESG research process to prepare recommendations
• Perform annual reviews of holdings
• Prepare and present summaries on material ESG controversies

Engagement
• Engage with current and prospective holdings on ESG-related topics
• Generate and execute engagements through the Parnassus impact engagement process

Client Servicing
• Assist with client inquiries
• Assist in creating and editing marketing materials

Qualifications

Qualifications
• Minimum two years of ESG investing or stewardship experience
• Excellent research, analytical, written and public speaking skills
• Ability to work closely with team members and individually to efficiently meet deadlines
• Familiar with MSCI ESG Manager, Sustainalytics and proficient with Microsoft Office
• Series 6 and Series 65 licenses (or be willing to obtain within six months of hire)
• Bachelor's degree required

Additional Information

Being Part of the Parnassus Team Includes:
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and skills
• An annual bonus potential based on company and individual performance
• 100% coverage of medical, dental and vision premiums for you and your family with no waiting period
• 2:1 charitable contribution matching to non-profit organizations
• The opportunity to collaborate with intellectually robust coworkers
• We are currently working remotely, but post-pandemic we expect to be back in our office in San Francisco's Financial District near BART, Muni, ferries and cable cars. We also provide a generous commuter subsidy.