MetLife

Associate, Private Credit Sustainability Research

Job Location: London, hybrid working arrangement (3-4 days in the office)

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Role Value Proposition

The Private Credit Sustainability Research team at MetLife Investment Management (MIM) provides dedicated sustainability expertise, research, and impact reporting within Investment Grade Private Credit. This entails developing specific sustainable investment solutions for the Corporate Private Placement and Infrastructure Debt markets, researching borrowers’ sustainability practices, engaging with borrowers and industry organisations,  supporting ESG data management and impact reporting, and broader research and reporting on ESG issues. The team forms a dedicated resource within Private Capital at MIM. The Associate role will report to the Head of Private Credit Sustainability Research and will contribute to the team’s broader work, with a specific focus on researching issuers and supporting quarterly ESG reporting for Investment Grade Private Credit portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and deployment of new and existing sustainable investment strategies for Corporate Private Placement and Infrastructure Debt mandates
• Develop sector expertise and conduct research and analysis of issuers and investment opportunities for Investment Grade Private Credit portfolios
• Support the production of quarterly sustainability reports and annual impact reports
• Conduct quantitative GHG emissions analysis of issuers and portfolios
• Support the delivery of ad hoc client requests
• Take on responsibility for project management roles within the team’s broader workflow
• Represent the team’s work with internal and external stakeholders

Essential Business Experience and Technical Expertise 

(MetLife will consider all applicants, including those that are not a 100% match to the required, please apply)

• Strong academic background from a leading university, preferably in a sustainability-related field (e.g. Environmental Studies, Sustainable Finance, etc.)
• Substantive 3-5 years of experience in sustainability-focused research, sustainable finance or other relevant field 
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability, evidenced through professional experience, academic focus or other relevant projects/initiatives
• Strong understanding of sustainable finance, including ongoing and emerging themes and regulatory frameworks
• Understanding of GHG emissions measurement and reporting frameworks, and ability to conduct analysis of large datasets
• High level of critical and logical thinking, and strong written and spoken communication skills
• Candidate must have a strong work ethic, personal and professional integrity, and be able to adapt to new challenges in a dynamic environment while handling multiple projects
• Candidate must be able to work independently and in a team environment, remaining detail-oriented and client-focused

We will consider applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

We strive to find the best candidate for all positions and a diverse range of applicants ensures we widen our talent pool in order to achieve this.  

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