The sustainable finance analyst is responsible for providing essential support in the planning and execution of research initiatives, capacity-building activities, and engagement with stakeholders. Additionally, the incumbent will actively contribute to various ongoing projects and programs undertaken by the sustainable investment team.

The ideal candidate will bring prior experience in sustainability-related topics. Furthermore, a demonstrated focus on specific issues like climate and nature will be hugely valuable in this role. 

At the heart of this role is the opportunity to contribute to sustainable investment strategies, foster impactful guidelines, and actively participate in initiatives that drive positive change in the sustainable field.

              Contributing to the development and enhancement of SCOR’s sustainable investment framework in order to effectively integrate sustainability-related issues into the investment process across asset classes, especially regarding climate and nature;

-             The analysis of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy and performance as well as the management of relevant sustainability risks and opportunities of companies, projects and funds;

-             Follow-up on various initiatives (Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance, Finance for Biodiversity Pledge, TNFD…), participate in workshops, articulate with European and French regulation;

-             Engaging with companies on sustainability-related issues through collaborative engagement;

-             Working collaboratively with the team to assess the materiality or financial impact of sustainability-related factors on companies values;

-             Conducting research on sustainability-related topics, identifying trends in sustainability and supporting ESG thought leadership research;

-             Supporting and developing tools for the effective integration of ESG analysis across asset classes;

-             Undertaking and preparing presentations on bespoke sustainability-related thematic issues;

-             Participating to the reporting effort on sustainability-related topics.

Required experience & competencies

Experience: 

• Prior experience in sustainability analysis;
• Has a good knowledge of financial markets, and particularly, interested in sustainable issues;

Personal competencies:

• Has a strong understanding of sustainability-related topics and their materiality impact;
• Passionate about sustainability-related issues;
• Has good writing skills;
• Has strong analytical skills ;
• Has a good aptitude for working with and manipulating data for analysis;
• Highly proficient in French and in English;

Soft skills:

• Is a team player and problem solving oriented;
• Has good communication skills;

Digital competencies

• Very good proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint);

Managerial competencies (if applicable):

• Supervising interns and apprentices ;

Required Education

• Holds a Master degree (or equivalent) in economics, finance, engineering, (environmental) sciences… ;

As a leading global reinsurer, SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. Applying “The Art & Science of Risk,” SCOR uses its industry-recognized expertise and cutting-edge financial solutions to serve its clients and contribute to the welfare and resilience of society in around 160 countries worldwide.

Working at SCOR means engaging with some of the best minds in the industry – actuaries, data scientists, underwriters, risk modelers, engineers, and many others – as we work together to find solutions to pressing challenges facing societies.

As an international company, our common culture is defined by “The SCOR Way.” Serving both to build momentum that drives the Group forward and as a compass to guide our actions and choices, The SCOR Way is anchored by five core values, reflecting the input of employees at all levels of the Group. We care about clients, people, and societies. We perform with integrity. We act with courage. We encourage open minds. And we thrive through collaboration.

SCOR supports inclusion and the diversity of talents, and all positions are open to people with disabilities.