Data Analyst - ESG Analytics Oslo

Norges Bank Investment Management is seeking a data analyst to join its ESG Analytics team. The ESG Analytics team sits within the Corporate Governance department and is responsible for driving the integration of ESG data into the investment process. You will work with a cross-departmental group of economists, data scientists, and portfolio managers to identify and exploit proprietary and external ESG data to improve portfolio management and company engagement.

Your role will be to structure data, build models, and perform data analysis at the company and portfolio level. You will be responsible for contributing throughout the ESG analytics value chain - from collecting and managing ESG data to collaborating with portfolio managers and engagement teams to develop new insights for investment and ownership activities. In this role, you will also manage data projects, and develop and maintain reporting tools. You will work closely alongside talented colleagues from teams across the investment organization, including the technology and operations teams, investment teams, the risk teams, sustainability teams, and research teams. Quantitatively inclined individuals with a scientific, economics or finance background are encouraged to apply. Experience with data analytics and programming is necessary for the role.
The position is located in Oslo and will report to the Head of ESG Analytics. Some travel will be required.

What you will do

• Structuring, cleaning, and quality assurance of ESG datasets
• Extracting insights from large structured and unstructured ESG and financial datasets
• Developing internal ESG scoring and sustainability assessments
• Modelling, developing, and automating analytical and reporting tools
• Visualising insights from data analysis to support decision making
• Supporting internal and public reporting on ESG and responsible investment
• Coordinating with data vendors

Who you need

• Bachelor's or master's degree in information technology, economics, finance, engineering or other relevant field with strong academic records
• Up to 3 years of relevant work experience in data analytics
• Experience with Python or R for data analytics, and familiarity with data processing tools such as SQL or Tableau
• Experience with AWS, Snowflake, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and version control in git is desirable but not necessary

Who you are

• Investment mind-set and the ability to take initiative
• Excellent analytical and numeracy skills
• Creative and structured with strong attention to detail
• Proactive and self-driven work style and a good team player
• Ambition to excel with a high level of integrity
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with proficiency in written and spoken English
• International mindset with an eagerness to learn

What we offer
Norges Bank Investment Management offers a rewarding, international fast-paced working environment, and the opportunity to play a role in safeguarding and building financial wealth for future generations as part of one of the world's largest funds. Norges Bank Investment Management has a performance culture that values the contribution of every individual and focuses on professional growth. Our core values of excellence, innovation, integrity and team spirit underpin our culture and how we operate across all our offices. We collaborate and share information within our organisation which consists of 37 nationalities. English is our common working language. Our organisation is grounded in trust, high ethical standards, a flat hierarchy and diversity. We aim to increase the share of women to exceed or match the industry average across all functions. Norges Bank Investment Management is committed to ensuring Equal Opportunities for all employees.

Benefits include

• Competitive base salary offered
• Comprehensive Insurance Plan
• Home and Consumer Loan
• Inhouse Gym and Squash
• Access to holiday facilities in Norway and aboard
• Support to take necessary courses and certifications to keep up with the technology

Contact details: Questions regarding the position may be directed to Jinu Koola, Head of ESG Analytics ().
Due to GDPR we can only accept applications made via the online portal on www.nbim.no Applications made outside the portal will be disregarded.

Opening date for applications is 8th September 2021 Deadline for application is close of business 24th September 2021. Please note the system will close at 11.59 CET on the 23rd of September. We will not be able to accept applications after this date. No Agencies please