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ESG Research Analyst (Information Technology Focus)

Employer
Calvert Research and Management
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
May 29, 2019

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By joining Calvert, you will become part of a company that is recognized leader in responsible investing with a proven track record in influencing positive change while delivering competitive investment results. We offer competitive salaries, generous benefits, and opportunities for growth and development. We invite you to explore our available job opportunities listed below and look forward to having you become part of our continued success!Location: Washington, DCBasic Purpose:Calvert Research and Management is a recognized leader in responsible investing. Our mission is to deliver superior long-term performance to our clients and to enable them to achieve positive impact. We are seeking an ESG Research Analyst who is passionate about the impact company behavior has on society, the environment and on corporate performance and has experience integrating ESG considerations in the investment process. An ideal ESG Research Analyst will bring subject matter expertise on governance topics and environmental and social issues, along with an understanding of how these issues can impact an investment thesis. We are particularly interested in candidates with background/interest in the real estate sector. S/he will be able to communicate views clearly, will be credible with company management teams as well as clients, will enjoy acting as an individual contributor within a highly collaborative investment culture, and will thrive by building strong relationships with colleagues.Primary Responsibilities:Build and maintain models which reflect our materiality matrix for the purpose of differentiating companies and securities based on their ESG performance, identifying ESG key performance indicators that have proven to be most impactful on stock prices and integrate into research frameworkUse information from data vendors and our proprietary research to analyze, score, rate and rank companies on their ESG performanceSeek and evaluate sources of information regarding the environmental, social and governance policies and performance of corporations and other issuers of securitiesDevelop expertise within an industrysector and relevant peer groups of companiesContribute to our team's proprietary knowledge of ESG factors and materialityUse the information that is an output of our models to identify opportunities to engage directly with issuers of securities in order to improve their ESG performance and enhance our returns on the securityEffectively communicate Calvert's ESG research framework within the Eaton Vance organization, to clients, and broader investment communityAssist in creating a productive, collaborative and innovative team culture, including facilitating the team's professional developmentContribute to and publish original researchJob Requirements:Bachelor's degree (Master's degree would be a plus) in Accounting, Finance, Business or related fieldsSome prior experience in capital markets and investment topics, either through work experience or educational backgroundThe ability to work effectively in a thoughtful, collaborative team environmentStrong communication skills, being able to interface effectively with bright quantitative colleagues as well as non-technical audiences Passion for aligning financial returns with societal impactExcellent verbal and writing skills in EnglishAbility to work under pressure to meet tight deadlinesAdvanced MS Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel) skillsExperience with financial tools and databases (eg, Bloomberg, FactSet, MSCI)The ideal candidate would additionally bring some of the following:A graduate degree in a quantitative discipline, either in economics or (quantitative) finance, or in the natural sciences or engineeringA strong foundation in applied empirical analysis (experimental work in natural sciences, statistics, econometrics, data science) and facility with manipulating numbers, including programming skillsCFA charterholder, or progress toward such certificationAbout Calvert Research and ManagementCalvert Research and Management is a leader in Responsible Investing, with approximately $14.0 billion of mutual fund and separate account assets under management as of January 31, 2018. The company traces its roots to Calvert Investments, which in 1982 launched the first mutual fund to avoid investment in companies doing business in apartheid-era South Africa. Today, the Calvert Funds are one of the largest and most diversified families of responsibly invested mutual funds, encompassing actively and passively managed US and international equity, fixed and floating-rate income, and multi-asset strategies. Calvert Research and Management is a wholly owned subsidiary of Eaton Vance. For more information, visit calvert.com.This policy applies to Eaton Vance Corp. and all subsidiary companies (the "Company").The Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees with respect to any terms or conditions of employment on account of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), medical condition including genetic characteristics, marital status, citizenship status, military service, gender, gender identity or expression, registered domestic partner status, domestic violence victim status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Eaton Vance also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that a person has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company, and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principles of equal employment opportunity.The information on this Web site is for US residents only. The information on this Web site does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase, securities in any jurisdiction to any person to whom it is not lawful to make such an offer. Eaton Vance does not provide tax or legal advice. Prospective investors should consult with a tax or legal advisor before making any investment decision. (C) Eaton Vance Management. All rights reserved. Two International Place, Boston, MA 02110

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