Associate

MJ Hudson helps fund managers and investors operate more efficiently and invest more successfully. Working with fund managers, investors and advisors in both traditional and alternative assets allows us to see issues from all sides and advise our clients accordingly. Our services include law, investment advisory, ESG and sustainability, IR and marketing, fund performance analytics, custodian bank benchmarking, AIFM and Manco, Fund Administration, corporate and private client services, regulatory solutions and middle and back office support. Diversity At MJ Hudson, we recognise that diversity makes for good business as it stimulates more ideas, opinions and perspectives. We are committed to the maintenance of a professional inclusive environment that recruits, retains, develops, remunerates, and promotes all of our people. We embrace diversity as fundamental to the promotion of our company’s values and understand that diversity and inclusion has an invaluable influence on MJ Hudson and all that we aspire to be. About the Group MJ Hudson helps fund managers and investors operate more efficiently and invest more successfully. Working with fund managers, investors and advisors in both traditional and alternative assets allows us to see issues from all sides and advise our clients accordingly. Our services include law, investment advisory, ESG and sustainability, IR and marketing, fund performance analytics, custodian bank benchmarking, AIFM and Manco, Fund Administration, corporate and private client services, regulatory solutions and middle and back office support. Diversity At MJ Hudson, we recognise that diversity makes for good business as it stimulates more ideas, opinions and perspectives. We are committed to the maintenance of a professional inclusive environment that recruits, retains, develops, remunerates, and promotes all of our people. We embrace diversity as fundamental to the promotion of our company’s values and understand that diversity and inclusion has an invaluable influence on MJ Hudson and all that we aspire to be. What do we stand for Our current economic system has brought unprecedented levels of welfare and prosperity. Yet it is clear to all of us that the ways we produce, consume and finance will have to change. At MJ Hudson, we believe that investors play an important role in this transition. First, to better understand the impacts of their investments on climate change, ecosystems, and society. Second, to challenge their investments to reduce these impacts, but also to capture the opportunities that the sustainability transition provides. What we do ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance, known in the financial industry as the three central factors in measuring the sustainability and ethical impact of companies. ESG factors, though non-financial, can have a material impact on the long-term risk and financial performance of a company. Principally, companies that correctly apply ESG are more conscientious, less risky and more likely to succeed in the long run. Investors recognise the growing importance of this topic, and therefore work with us to measure and improve the ESG performance of their investments. We work together with companies, operating in a wide range of geographies and industries, to assess what sustainability means for them, how they currently perform, and what they can do to become more sustainable and future proof over time. Because we work directly with company management, backed by investors that are conscious of the role they play in the sustainability transition, we are able to make real impact. Because we come back each year, we can observe the actual progress the companies make over time. About the Role We are looking for an Associate to join our ESG & Sustainability team. Associates typically manage multiple projects and oversee a team of consultants and analysts, while being involved in all aspects of our analytical work. This is a client-facing role, involving building and managing investor client relationships as well as engagement with and strategic guidance of portfolio companies’ management on the ESG & Sustainability topics. Example projects range from development of ESG & Sustainability policies & strategies for Investment funds, annual ESG assessments and development of sustainability strategy roadmaps for companies, and facilitation of ESG strategy sessions with company management. As an active thought leader in the transition to sustainable business practices, we are constantly developing and expanding our knowledge on various areas of the sustainability landscape. To remain at the forefront of this industry, we encourage our employees to develop expertise in a sustainability area aligned to their interests. Candidate Profile We are looking for highly motivated candidates, with 3-5 years of working experience, that have working knowledge of or genuine interest in sustainability. We are seeking candidates with working experience within consultancy, private equity or banking. And as you will be helping us in setting up our New York office, we are searching for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who gets energized by getting things done. If you have an excellent academic record with a master’s degree in sustainability, finance, business, economics/econometrics or engineering and are looking to make a positive impact we would love to hear from you. Other Qualifications include: • Strong report writing and verbal skills and ability to communicate complex ideas • Strong project management and client relationship management skills • Strong analytical skills • Excellent MS PowerPoint and Excel skills • Fluent in English What we Offer At MJ Hudson you have the opportunity to have a real impact on the sustainability transition, while working with amazing and talented colleagues. We offer a competitive salary, a great working environment and ample training opportunities for you to grow and develop. About MJ Hudson ESG & Sustainability Our team consists of approximately 40 people from various academic backgrounds – all driven by the aim to make real impact. Our team is based in Amsterdam and London, and now will open an office in New York City. MJ Hudson ESG & Sustainability is formerly known as Spring Associates. In July 2019, MJ Hudson, a London-based asset management consultancy, acquired Spring Associates’ ESG services. We have now embarked on an exciting journey of growth: gaining international ground (with offices across Europe and North America), developing new products, and expanding our team – and we would very much like you to be part of that! About the Application Procedure Please express your interest by sending an application letter, your CV and a relevant list of grades (high school, bachelor and master). For inquiries about the position or the application procedure please call 44 20 3693 7039. Starting date as soon as possible, but this can be discussed. The application procedure consists of two interview rounds, both consisting of two or three interviews. In these interviews we will discuss your CV and motivation and conduct a case-study interview to assess your experience, analytical and problem-solving capabilities. MJ Hudson is an asset management consultancy, listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange. Specialising in alternative investments, we work with both well-known and emerging teams, helping launch new firms, new funds and new services. Once they are launched, we provide flexible support to help them operate more efficiently and deliver better returns to their stakeholders. MJ Hudson has invested heavily in data, technology and analytics, allowing us to provide real-time insights to our clients, helping them optimise their businesses. From our London headquarters and our offices across Europe and North America, our team of over 350 professionals works for many of the world’s most significant investors and managers. We started as a law firm, but now our services include law, regulatory solutions, fund administration, ESG (responsible investing), investment consulting, benchmarking, research and data & analytics.