Job Content
Role Description and Purpose
The Sustainable Fixed Income Analyst will support sustainability integration with our Global Fixed Income (GFI) group and assessment of labelled bonds issuances/engagements globally. Additionally this role will serve as an important liaison for the BNPP AM Sustainability Center (SC) in Asia working closely with the SC ESG Lead in APAC to support local client and prospect engagement in consultation with local BNPP AM fixed income teams, and the broader BNPP AM and BNP Paribas teams.
More specifically, his/her responsibilities will include: research and analysis on the use of proceeds of green, social and sustainability (GSS) bond issuances; engagement with GSS bond issuers; supporting the Sustainable Fixed Income Lead – EMEA with strategic sustainability-related projects for GFI including related to sovereigns and SSAs; support for sustainable fixed income product development efforts; representing BNPP AM in client/prospect meeting and at events in the APAC region; etc.
For the right candidate the role may also include global corporate sector research responsibilities with cross-asset class applicability. Additionally, for the right candidate some involvement in multistakeholder blended finance projects may be possible.
Key Responsibilities
- Analysis of labelled bond issuances for corporates, financial institutions and SSAs globally
- Engagement with Labelled bond issuers
- ESG analysis and research on fixed income issuers
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of in house ESG ratings and GSS bonds evaluation methodologies
- Prepare sustainable finance-related research articles and reports
- Produce regular client and impact reporting for Thematic funds
- Represent BNPP AM in various industry events / initiatives
- Potentially lead on corporate sustainability research for an assigned sector globally and with relevance to multiple asset classes
- Represent SC at industry events and in meetings with clients/prospects,
Role Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 4 years of experience in responsible investment and/or financial analysis, preferably fixed income/ credit research experience
- Advanced degree in related field (environmental studies, financial or business BA or masters) or equivalent experience; CFA or similar financial credentials preferred
- Good knowledge of global credit and fixed income issues and trends; strong understanding of regional and global sustainable finance regulation / labels etc.
- Understanding of and keen interest in sustainability and sustainable finance issues
Essential Skills/Competencies (Technical / Behavioral / leadership)
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Proven ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English. Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese or other Asian language is an advantage but not required.
