• With increasing global attention on greenwashing in the financial sector, there’s never been a more pertinent time to focus your skills on certification of responsible investment products and services
• Grow your knowledge and experience in Responsible Investing, by having a front row seat to current and emerging Responsible Investment products and trends
• Enjoy fulfilling work, creating a more sustainable environment, society and economy
• Be part of a high performing, values driven organisation with a great culture

The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is looking for an enthusiastic and eager to learn analyst to support RIAA’s growing Responsible Investment Certification Program.

This is an ideal position for someone with 2 to 3 years experience in finance and/or science related fields who is looking for experience in the rapidly growing area of responsible investments.

If you would like to work in a collegiate and dynamic team to deliver on RIAA’s mission to promote, advocate for, and support approaches to responsible investment that align capital with achieving a healthy and sustainable society, environment and economy please apply.

As a member of a dynamic team, this position is a great opportunity to be an integral player in ensuring RIAA delivers on its product certification and ratings goals and strategies, which is central to its vision. RIAA works to promote, advocate for, and support approaches to responsible investment that align capital with achieving a healthy and sustainable society, environment and economy. The RIAA Certification and Ratings team meets the market and member demand directed towards certified responsible investment products and advice.

You shall work closely with the Head, Certification and Ratings, the Certification Program team, Client Services and other RIAA team members. You will be a key member of the Certifications and Ratings team with responsibility for assessing financial products and Financial Advisers against the Responsible Investment Standard and submit/present to Certification Assessment Panels for approval. The successful applicant will be fully immersed into Responsible Investment strategies from day 1 and undertake rigorous in house training to build assessment capabilities.

The ideal candidate has a passion for Responsible Investing that supports aligning capital that delivers real sustainability outcomes. You thrive in a complex and fast moving organisational setting. You are inquisitive, eager to learn, confident and can manage multiple projects simultaneously.

You will have expertise in:

• Finance or science related discipline
• Synthesising public facing collateral, for example, Public Disclosure Statements, Information Memorandums, stewardship reports and corporate websites
• Writing succinct analyst reports

You will demonstrate an:

• Eagerness to learn
• Exceptional teamwork and commitment to respectful and inclusive work culture
• Interest in Responsible Investment

Sound interesting?

See the position description at https://responsibleinvestment.org/work-with-us/ and submit an application by clicking the Apply Now button below.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Cassandra Williams on [email protected], using the subject line: Responsible Investment Analyst enquiry via EthicalJobs, or 0421 332 063

About the organisation

RIAA champions responsible investing and a sustainable financial system in Australia and New Zealand. RIAA is dedicated to ensuring capital is aligned with achieving a healthy society, environment and economy.

With over 500 members managing more than $US 29 trillion in assets globally, RIAA is the largest and most active network of people and organisations engaged in responsible, ethical and impact investing across Australia and New Zealand. Our membership includes super funds, fund managers, banks, consultants, researchers, brokers, impact investors, property managers, trusts, foundations, faith-based groups, financial advisers and individuals.

RIAA is a growing, supportive, energetic team that values accountability, respect, professionalism and courage. We pride ourselves on collaborating, sharing knowledge and finding innovative ways to achieve our mission. We encourage our team members to continuously learn and develop, and we provide opportunities and training to support this. We welcome flexible working and give the team additional leave at the end of each year.