Sustainability Investment Analyst
Job title – Sustainability Investment Analyst
Location – London
About Federated Hermes;
Federated Hermes, Inc. is a global leader in active, responsible investment management, with $907.1B AUM in assets under management, as of March,31st, 2026. We deliver investment solutions that help investors target a broad range of outcomes and provide equity, fixed income, alternative/private markets, multi asset, and liquidity management strategies to more than 11,000 institutions and intermediaries worldwide.
Our clients include corporations, government entities, insurance companies, foundations and endowments, banks, and broker/dealers. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Federated Hermes has more than 2,000 employees in London, New York and offices worldwide. For more information, visit FederatedHermes.com
Main Function of the role:
As part of the Sustainable Fixed Income (SFI) team, the Sustainability Investment Analyst will conduct sustainability research for a portfolio of companies assigned to them. The research and scores assigned to each company under their coverage will be a key input into the sustainability-themed investment strategies. Over time it is expected the Sustainability Investment Analyst will also start to engage directly with companies on sustainability topics. The role will also requiring contributing to production and publication of client-facing and related communications.
Key task and responsibilities:
Sustainability Research
• Conduct corporate sustainability research to enable the assignment of proprietary SFI sustainability scores.
• Ensure engagement research notes, tear sheets, and other files are ready for use and in line with operational processes and commitments.
• Keep all assigned SFI scores up-to-date by conducting sector reviews, monitoring news flow and conducting proactive research.
• Ensure that all companies under their coverage meet regulatory requirements including, “Do No Significant Harm”, “Sustainable Investment” and “Good Governance”.
• Contribute to the continuous enhancement and creation of research and assessment methodologies for proprietary SFI processes, including in response to new product launches and emerging industry trends.
Engagement
• In the future it is expect the holder will personally drive engagement and positive outcomes in line with engagement objectives; this includes engagement planning, SMART objective-setting, and company interactions, as well as written correspondence and wider activities.
• Manage engagement records, including ensuring company objectives, private notes and next steps are up to date, objectives and issues are set, and company interactions are promptly documented.
• Work with relevant EOS colleagues to understand country-level governance principles as well as EOS viewpoints on key engagement topics.
• Work with EOS to execute pro-active vote implementation in line with EOS country-level policies, escalating issues to senior engagers as appropriate before and after the vote. Where feasible, use AGM voting feedback and issues as a key engagement tool to further dialogue with portfolio companies.
Integration
• Support portfolio managers by rapidly responding to requests for prospective sustainability research to enable investment decisions on short timeframes.
• Plan engagement actions to leverage knowledge and relationships of credit analysts, and provide analysts with greater insight on the investments they are responsible for.
• Present sustainability research at credit committees and assigned scores so that conclusions can be debated as discussed amongst the team.
• Participate in relevant collaborative groups such as EOS sector clusters, Sustainable Investment Centre calls, FH1 meetings and EOS thematic webinars.
Reporting, Client Relationships & Marketing
• Assist the SFI team in fulfilling reporting requirements for all sustainability-integrated products, including interim and annual reports for Global High Yield Credit Engagement and Climate Change High Yield, quarterly engagement case studies, monthly/quarterly engagement commentary, and any others which may emerge.
• Participate in business development and client meetings as required.
• Support the response to ad-hoc client requests, ensuring these are always delivered on time and are of the highest quality.
• Develop thematic or issue-based thought leadership for publications.
Minimum knowledge & experience required
• Educated to postgraduate level (or equivalent) in a sustainability or investment related topic.
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a relevant field, including investment research, sustainable and impact investing, investor engagement and/or corporate sustainability
• A demonstrated interest in sustainability topics and ESG
• Fluency (written and spoken) in English is required.
Candidate Profile:
• clear interest and understanding of investment and sustainability.
• Excellent time management is vital, as is the ability to work to short deadlines and under pressure.
• Strong analytical ability, problem solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Self-confident, self-motivated and proactive.
• Interpersonal skills (e.g. team player, diplomacy, influencing, relationship building)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literate (Excel, PowerPoint).
Diversity, Inclusion and Flexible Working
We believe in genuine opportunity, fairness, and respect for all applicants and aim to ensure that no current or prospective employee is subject to discrimination or treated less favourably on the basis of their disability, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sex, or sexual orientation, or disability.
We understand that applicants may have different needs and expectations related to their working arrangements and are committed to a discussion on flexible working. Please raise these with your Recruitment contact to discuss what type of arrangements can work for you and the role for which you are applying.
We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, and we particularly encourage applications from qualified candidates who identify as women and/or are from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services sector.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and participate in the “Offer of Interview” scheme, intended to actively encourage applications from people with a disability or long-term condition and offer an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria set out within this job description. You will need to let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme by contacting Jessica Sheehan at Jessica.sheehan@federatedhermes.com or +44 207 702 0888. You do not need to share details of your disability or long-term condition.
If you would benefit from alternative methods of applying or for workplace adjustments during the recruitment process, please also let us know by contacting Jessica Sheehan at Jessica.sheehan@federatedhermes.com or +44 207 702 0888 to discuss the support you need.