Portfolio ESG Analyst (Sustainable Finance)

TL;DR

Portfolio ESG Analyst (Sustainable Finance): Managing and systematizing ESG data collection and reporting for renewable energy assets with an accent on SFDR compliance and carbon accounting. Focus on building scalable reporting infrastructure, conducting ESG due diligence for new investments, and managing stewardship activities with portfolio companies.

Location: Hybrid (London, UK)

Company

One of Europe’s leading investors in renewable energy and energy transition, managing over £7bn in assets across wind, solar, and climate tech.

What you will do

• Drive the systematization of ESG data collection and calculation from renewable energy assets in alignment with SFDR.
• Lead fund ESG reporting, including quarterly reports, annual impact statements, and investor presentations.
• Conduct ESG due diligence for new renewable energy infrastructure investments and negotiate data provisions in contracts.
• Manage stewardship and engagement activities with investee companies to improve ESG strategy and operations.
• Support Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions measurement and apply carbon accounting methodologies.
• Track and implement evolving regulations including EU Taxonomy, TCFD, and CSRD.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in ESG, sustainability, or sustainable finance.
• Familiarity with sustainability regulations and standards (SFDR, EU Taxonomy, TCFD, CSRD, PRI).
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills for working with complex data sets.
• Practical experience in carbon footprinting and ESG data collection.
• Must be based in or able to work in London (Hybrid).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive and flexible salary based on experience.
• High degree of autonomy and a fast-paced environment that rewards proactive building.
• Culture of co-ownership and empowerment.
• Recognized as one of the UK's top companies to work for.

Hiring process

• The process usually takes up to 4 weeks.
• Includes multiple stages and discussions with the recruitment team and hiring managers.