The Role
This industry analyst role provides the successful candidate with an opportunity to research technology and services for ESG and sustainability data management, reporting and performance improvement.
Excelling in the role requires an enthusiasm for understanding how technology can improve business outcomes, experience in producing high-quality written deliverables, and the ability to contribute to client-facing engagements. Successful candidates will have the ambition to undertake a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research in collaboration with other analysts.
Our analysts benefit from our structured “Analyst Training Framework” which offers 24-months of tailored learning which will equip high performers to progress to more senior analyst positions at Verdantix.
Salary opportunity is £45k-£47k depending on experience level, plus a very competitive quarterly bonus scheme.
This is a hybrid role which requires 3 days a week in the office during probationary period, and will decrease to 2 days upon successful completion.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conducting research on ESG and sustainability software and services based on the established portfolio of Verdantix methodologies.
- Undertaking interviews with senior managers at corporations and financial firms, as well as executives at technology vendors to produce reports and gain an understanding on the wider market.
- Building quantitative models to size and forecast software and services markets in order to produce reports on technology vendors based on technology briefings.
- Working with our in-house advisory team to support client workshops and consulting projects on topics such as sustainability growth strategies and product marketing thought leadership.
- Attending industry events to help raise the profile of Verdantix in the market.
- Developing trusted relationships with Verdantix clients and senior industry decision makers.
- Supporting marketing efforts by writing blogs and engaging in social media activities.
About You
- An educational background within sustainability. A master’s level degree is desirable but not essential.
- Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years’ experience working in a professional services firm or a corporate sustainability role, with a preference for a background working with sustainability data management and reporting software.
- Experience in conducting research interviews and contributing to the development of research reports is a plus.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems and come up with new ideas.
- Proven ability to present publicly and host workshops, whilst also producing a number of reports and presentations; familiarity with MS office suite (including PowerPoint) would be hugely beneficial
- Quantitative skills and knowledge of Excel to manipulate large data sets and apply basic mathematical concepts.
- Interest in the future of ESG & Sustainability and technology/AI
Additional Benefits We Offer
- Competitive salary (with annual review)
- Performance-driven quarterly bonus scheme
- Pension with enhanced employer contribution
- Generous holiday entitlement, accruing an extra day with every year worked (local capping applies)
- Quarterly employee recognition scheme
- Hybrid working option, with the aim of promoting flexibility and work-life balance
- Private medical insurance, including online GP service, mental health support and discounted gym memberships
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits
- Weekly “flexi-hour” to extend a lunch break or finish early on your day of choice
- Cycle to work scheme – tax-efficient purchase of a bike, bike accessories, or both
- Time off for volunteering when done through our partner OnHand: an app for local volunteering and climate action
- Multiple social events throughout the year, including Company Ramble & Sports Day
- Strong focus on learning and development with career plans for all employees
- Dog-friendly office
- Fantastic colleagues with a great sense of humour!
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