Walter Scott
1 month ago
Work within the Research Operations team to deliver effective operational and analytical support to Investment Research with a particular focus on stewardship and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with co-ordination/facilitation of proxy voting processes
- Support Walter Scott's broader investment stewardship activities, e.g. engagement
- Analyse company and portfolio level data which supports our process for clients with additional sustainability objectives
- Liaising with the Investment Research team, and Client Communications/Client Service, with stewardship documentation/ad hoc requests
- Preparation of management information for relevant Committees and Groups
- Preparation of stewardship and sustainability related information for client reports and RFPs
- Ultimately be able to competently cover all areas of Research Operations
- To provide holiday/absence cover and support for other team members within the department as and when required
- Any other duties as reasonably requested by management from time to time
- Client focus
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed without supervision
- Helpful and confidential manner with attention to detail
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to think ahead and anticipate needs before they arise
- Proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships at all levels
- Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters
- Working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word essential
- Good numerical skills
- Understanding of business communications, including style and format of letters, presentations and reports
- University degree or equivalent
To ensure a fair and inclusive interview process, we encourage all applicants to inform us of any adjustments or adaptations they may require to fully participate. Your comfort and accessibility are important to us.
About Us
Established in 1983, Walter Scott is an investment management business built to deliver long-term success. We think of growth in decades and consider impact for generations, ignoring the volatility of the moment and the results of the day.
Our portfolio management philosophy is tried and tested: we focus solely on equity investments, holding stock only in high-quality, market-leading businesses that can generate sustainable growth for our clients. By keeping our strategy straightforward, we can go deeper in our research and further for our clients.
It's an approach that begins and ends with doing the right thing. For the institutional clients we serve around the world - protecting and enhancing their assets. For our community - supporting causes with tangible outcomes for people in Edinburgh, and beyond. And for the 180 employees who make it all possible - fostering a close-knit culture, nurturing personal growth and offering truly rewarding careers.
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