Analyst - ESG&S Technologies

The role…This analyst role provides the successful candidate with an opportunity to research technology and services for ESG and sustainability data management and reporting and enabling sustainable supply chains.  Excelling in the role requires an enthusiasm for understanding how technology can improve business outcomes, experience in producing high-quality written deliverables, and the ability to contribute to client-facing engagements. Successful candidates will have the ambition to undertake a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research in collaboration with other analysts. Our analysts benefit from our structured ‘Analyst Training Framework’ which offers 24-months of tailored learning which will equip high performers to progress to more senior analyst positions at Verdantix.Salary opportunity is £34K - £36K depending on experience level, plus a very competitive quarterly bonus scheme.This is a hybrid role which requires 3 days a week in the office during probationary period, and will decrease to 2 days upon successful completion.What you’ll be doing…Conducting research on ESG and sustainability software and services based on the established portfolio of Verdantix methodologies. Undertaking research interviews with senior managers at corporations and financial firms, as well as executives at technology vendors. Building quantitative models to size and forecast software and services markets. Efficiently writing high-quality research documents in English. Producing reports on technology vendors based on technology briefings. Supporting client workshops and consulting projects. Working on consulting projects relating to sustainability growth strategies and product marketing thought leadership. Attending industry events to help raise the profile of Verdantix in the market. Developing trusted relationships with Verdantix clients and senior industry decision makers. Supporting marketing efforts by writing blogs and engaging in social media activities. About you…Educated to masters level with a preference for sustainability degrees. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months experience in professional services / consulting firm / analyst firm. Experience in conducting research interviews and contributing to the development of research reports is a plus. Interest in the future of ESG & Sustainability. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems and come up with new ideas. Proven ability to quickly write high quality reports for a business audience. Quantitative skills and knowledge of Excel to manipulate large data sets and apply basic mathematical concepts. Familiarity with MS office suite (including PowerPoint) to produce client ready analysis and presentations. Exceptional interpersonal communication and team collaboration skills. Perfect written English and fluent spoken English.