Esg Analyst

About the FirmAmbienta is a European investment manager, founded in 2007, pioneering sustainable investing in environmental champions across private equity, public markets, and private credit. With offices in Milan, London, Paris, and Munich, Ambienta manages over €4bn in assets and is backed by a global and growing investor base. The firm invests in companies driven by environmental megatrends and whose products or services improve Resource Efficiency or Pollution Control. Its science-driven approach identifies environmental champions of the real economy – businesses that deliver strong financial returns while generating measurable positive environmental impact.An industry pioneer, Ambienta was one of the first UN PRI signatories in 2012 and attained B-Corp status in 2019. In 2020, Ambienta became IIGCC member and in 2023 committed to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). role and responsibilitiesYou will join Ambienta’s cross-functional Sustainability & Strategy (S&S) function, based in Milan and London. This internal consulting function is central to supporting all of the firm’s investments, with the aim of delivering returns above the market average.Within the S&S function, you will work on the integration of ESG practices into our investment process and across portfolio companies. Under the supervision of a senior team member, you will analyze potential and current portfolio companies to ensure compliance with Ambienta’s screening criteria, identify ESG risks, and highlight engagement and value-creation opportunities. Your work will provide essential input for business due diligence as well as ongoing engagement.Main tasks will include:Supporting due diligence by analyzing company data and identifying material ESG topicsAssisting in company engagement activities through questionnaire development, analysis and preparation of discussion pointsSupporting the definition and implementation of ESG Action Plans for portfolio companiesCoordinating and actively supporting portfolio companies during ESG data collectionPreparing and critically analyzing large data setsPerforming carbon footprint calculations and supporting the implementation of decarbonization initiativesDeveloping Excel models for data analysis and tool developmentContributing to investor reporting, and maintaining internal questionnaires and policiesPreparing presentations for portfolio companies and internal stakeholders.Your Skills1-2 years of prior experience in ESG topicsOutstanding academic background in Business, Management or Engineering with a specialization in ESGTeam-oriented, proactive and able to structure tasks involving multiple stakeholdersCapable to manage multiple work streams while meeting deadlinesStrong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and derive actionable insightsHigh attention to detail and accuracyProficiency in Excel and PowerPoint and ability to quickly learn to use new software (i.E. Bloomberg)Effective presentation skills, with the ability to communicate insights clearly to different audiences as a plusSelf-starter, able to take ownership and responsibility for tasks and outputsFluency in English and Italian;other European languages are a plusBasic knowledge of accounting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)Familiarity with main ESG regulations and frameworks such as the SFDR, SCRD, SBTi, GHG Protocol, etc..You don’t feel like you have all this skills? Apply anyway and be transparent about it.