Careers at Square Mile

We are recruiting for a Sustainable Research Associate to join our dynamic business based in the City of London.

The role

The purpose of the role is to add further resource to our 3D Investing team which enables the provision of sustainable focussed fund ratings and associated reports.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Production of 3D ratings and reports within the timescales specified.

• Provide input into the classification of companies within the 3D framework, which categorises businesses based on their underlying revenue generation.

• Contribute to the evolution of the current methodology and maintenance of associated documentation of processes.

• Remain on top of the change of regulation within the asset management industry.

• Pass on appropriate ideas to members of the broader research & consulting team.

• Assist the research & consulting team with qualitative fund analysis.

What about you?

You will have:

• The ability to analyse large amounts of information quickly.

• Good time management.

• A passion for environmental and social issues.

• A high level of critical analysis.

• Experience with using MS Office software, with specific familiarity with Excel.

The ideal candidate would have up to three years’ experience and a willingness to undertake professional examinations, such as the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and CFA ESG qualification. We're a reasonably small team of people, so you'll also need to be able to build close relationships quickly with your colleagues.

About Square Mile

Square Mile is an independent investment research business that works in partnerships with regulated professional financial services firms. We work with advisers to help them develop informed investment recommendations so that, with their support, their clients can make decisions that are right for them. Focusing first and foremost on in depth, qualitative fund research, we provide tailored support and investment services for financial advisers and institutions.

3D Investing is part of Square Mile’s broader Research & Consulting team and provides expertise on Responsible Investment, including the provision of fund ratings through stock level portfolio analysis.

What you'll get

As a permanent employee of Square Mile you would have access to a range of benefits including the following:

• Immediate membership of the Group Self Invested Personal Pension.

• Access to a range of health and lifestyle benefits, including charity giving via payroll and a cycle to work scheme.

• An employee mentoring scheme.

• Square Mile has income protection and life assurance coverage which is of benefit to employees.

What to do now

If you think this sounds like you and would be interested in applying, please contact Jade Mison with your CV and covering letter: [email protected]