Analyst, Corporate Engagement, Climate Action 100+

Analyst, Corporate Engagement, Climate Action 100+

Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC)

Role description:
This role will be responsible for informing and co-ordinating projects to monitor and evaluate the progress of the world's largest green house gas emitters toward action on climate change as part of the Climate Action 100+ initiative. It will also play a co-ordination role with the other global programs within the initiative to ensure consistency in reporting and engagement progress.

At a regional level, you will also be expected to conduct analysis of the transition plans of some companies, or for specific sectors, to support the corporate engagement activities undertaken by investor signatories. Typical areas of research include the benchmarking of a company's performance against peer companies in its transition to low carbon and/or net zero and identifying relevant complementary analysis to help investors shape their corporate engagement agenda.

The role reports to the Director of Stewardship and Corporate Engagement and will work alongside two other colleagues, splitting coverage across companies, sectors and global projects/ working groups. This role requires flexibility in working hours for participation in global working group meetings,

Main responsibilities:
Global projects
- Inform, co-ordinate and represent AIGCC's internal views on global projects, to integrate / complement regional considerations in assessments and engagement programs.
- Identify and utilise tools from regional data providers, service providers, reports and briefs to support your analysis of company transition plans.

Regional projects
- Organise company engagement meetings with CA100+ investors, note-taking and track meeting progress.
- Provide regular updates to the Director on engagement progress and propose relevant stewardship tools to build momentum into company engagements.
- Collaborate with initiatives from other AIGCC workstreams as appropriate.

Qualifications and experience
- Degree in a relevant area - ideally finance, economics and/or environment.
- At least 3 years of work experience in investment and equities analysis, ESG, shareholder engagement, or corporate sustainability.
- Project management experience to deliver quantifiable outcomes (such as statistics to support and strategic decision), or qualitative briefs (such as company profiles to inform engagements)
- Proficiency in word, excel and project management/IT/CRM platforms
- Experience in relationship management and coordinating with partners and/or consultants to deliver a project outcome.
- Strong organisational, project management, writing, verbal communication and interpersonal and skills.
- Fluency in an Asian language (Chinese, Korean, Japanese) is preferrable but not a requirement
- Able to work well independently and as a team member in remote work settings.
- Desire to work in a mission-driven and non-profit environment.

About AIGCC

The Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) is the leading investor organisation catalysing action on climate change across Asia. We drive awareness and encourage action among Asia's asset owners and financial institutions about the risks and opportunities associated with climate change and low carbon investing. AIGCC provides capacity for investors to share best practice and to collaborate on investment activity, credit analysis, risk management, engagement, and policy. With a strong international profile and significant network, AIGCC represents the Asian investor perspective in the evolving global discussions on climate change and the transition to a greener economy. AIGCC has over 70 members from 11 markets and with over USD 35 trillion in assets under management.

AIGCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.

About Climate Action 100+

The Climate Action 100+ is an initiative led by investors to engage with the world's largest corporate greenhouse gas emitters toimprove their performance in addressing climate change.

Work arrangements and salary

This is a full-time 12-month contract position with possibility for extension. This role is based in a major Asian financial centre, with regional travel as required where conditions permit.

Note: some of the global working groups require attendance at meetings and calls outside of standard business hours.
- Applicants must have a valid working visa. Relocation expenses will not be covered.

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