Investment Analyst Natural Resources Team

Investment Analyst

About us

KBI Global Investors Ltd (KBIGI) is an institutional asset manager headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with a sales office in Boston, and is part of the Amundi Group. The company is a specialist equity boutique with expertise investing in Global Equity total return and Natural Resource strategies. We have a global client base managing mandates in the UK, Europe, North America, and Asia. We create and manage differentiated and innovative products to assist our clients exceed their long-term objectives.

A strong commitment to Responsible Investing (RI) issues runs in our veins and we have managed RI strategies for more than three decades. We are signatories to the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative (2021) and the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing (since 2007).

Why KBIGI?

We value and support our people and believe in investing in you through offering a competitive compensation and benefits package, educational support, and career development opportunities.  

We strive to develop an inclusive and diverse workforce as we believe this is fundamental to a great company culture and better business overall.

We’re not looking for a “perfect candidate”; we’re looking for the right individual who shares our values and believes in our mission. So regardless of your background or how you identify, we encourage you to consider joining our team. We're only as good as our team, and we want you to be a part of it.

The Role

The role will primarily be that of an investment analyst within the Natural Resources asset management team, supporting the lead Portfolio managers.

Your Responsibilities

• Analysing companies, building and maintaining financial models and proposing new stock ideas.
• ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) analysis including engagement with companies and calibrating ESG scores for companies using KBIGI’s proprietary framework.
• Aligning company revenues to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 

About You

Education & Experience

• Degree level educated in finance, business or science-based with a mathematical focus (minimum degree classification: 2:1)
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
• 3-5 years’ experience in financial services environment (preferable but not necessary)
• CFA full or partial designation

Abilities

• Proven communication skills and attention to detail
• Confidence to operate in a small yet fast moving business unit
• Team Player
• Self-starter with ability to think on your feet  

The Benefits

• 26 Days Annual Leave
• Educational Development & Support
• Non-Contributory Employer Pension
• Health Insurance inc. spouse/partner and dependents, Eyesight Testing
• 2 Paid Professional Memberships:
• Flexible Benefit Entitlement (2% of basic salary to a defined max on club subs, night classes e.g., anything that promotes a healthy work life balance):
• Modern offices in central location
• Discretionary Bonus and Approved Share Schemes
• Fresh fruit
• Commuter Tax Saver
• Bike to Work Scheme Active Sports and Social Calendar We support and facilitate a volunteering programme for our employees with a focus on contributing to the environment and communities in the greater Dublin area. 

KBI Global Investors is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.