Quantitative Research Lead – Sustainability

Quantitative Research Lead – Sustainability page is loaded## Quantitative Research Lead – Sustainabilitylocations: London (UK)posted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-160394Please note this position is based in London and this will be the contractual location of the successful candidate, other locations cannot be considered.Quantitative Research Lead – SustainabilityThis is a great job for someone** who has experience working within the financial services industry with strong knowledge of investments, particularly listed equity and fixed income, and specifically an understanding of how sustainable investing constraints and objectives may impact portfolio construction/investment decisions.A bit about the job:This role brings data science expertise to the Sustainable Investing Function, supporting Aviva’s commercial success through enhanced growth and investment performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end sustainability technology solutions and quantitative models that address complex challenges within investment products and processes. They will leverage Aviva Investors’ quantitative research and development community to enrich sustainability risk analytics and develop models using appropriate data and technology, including coding where required. The role involves operationalising these solutions within Aviva Investors’ technology architecture, ensuring full compliance with regulatory obligations and governance standards. A deep understanding of sustainability data, investment strategies, and technology infrastructure is essential, as the candidate will help shape solution objectives from initial problem statements and advise on the art of the possible.Skills and experience we’re looking for: Master level qualification/Finance or sustainability-related degree OR data science degree and business / management qualification preferable Demonstrable and exceptional quantitative research, modelling and coding capabilities. Deep knowledge of available sustainability data and its limitations. Knowledge of prevailing sustainability concepts, frameworks, industry best practice and regulations.* Knowledge of the technology architecture supporting investment management.What you’ll get for this role:* Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in* Eligibility for annual performance bonus* Family friendly parental and carer’s leave* Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days* Up to 40% discount for Aviva products* Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it* Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars* Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme* 21 volunteering hours per year**Aviva is for everyone:**We’re inclusive andWe flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working –spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.To find out more about working at Aviva take a lookWe interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you.We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, send an email to #LI-KB1 #LI-Hybridlocations: London (UK)posted on: Posted 8 Days Ago
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