Junior Analyst (Student) in Sustainability & Impact

Description
Do you have a strong interest in contributing to how ESG is managed in a global investment organisation and supporting portfolio companies on their sustainability journeys? Do you want to work in a purpose-driven organisation with a mission to improve people’s lives and the sustainability of society and the planet? If so, you might be the right candidate to join Novo Holdings’ Sustainability & Impact team.

Novo Holdings offers an opportunity for professional development in a dynamic work environment characterised by a global outlook, a dedicated focus on sustainability and a significant investment capacity and deal flow.

The Job
As a Junior Analyst (student), you will support the strategic sustainability agenda within Novo Holdings. You will engage in diverse and challenging tasks that provide insights into the rapidly evolving area of ESG standards and reporting, as well as investment processes across public and private markets.

You will have a broad range of tasks including:

• Assisting in ESG data collection, structuring, and maintaining the ESG database in collaboration with our Digital team.
• Supporting the development of analyses and dashboards for ESG reporting purposes.
• Compiling data and assisting with documentation for greenhouse gas calculations.
• Supporting initiatives to prepare presentations, memos, and training materials for portfolio companies.
• Conducting ad hoc research on sustainability market trends, reporting standards, and best practices.

You will be part of the Sustainability & Impact team, which acts as a centre of excellence and business support. We have a broad set of interfaces to the rest of Novo Holdings through cross-departmental projects and assistance to the investment teams. In your role, you will receive continuous feedback and engage in sparring with the team. You will further become a part of the Novo Holdings’ student network.

The working hours will be approximately 15-20 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate your studies.

Academic & Professional Qualifications
We are ideally looking for a candidate who:

• Is enrolled in 2nd or 3rd year of a bachelor’s degree or 1st year of master’s degree.
• Has achieved excellent academic results.
• Possesses good quantitative skills.
• Possesses strong verbal and written skills in English.
• Has experience with the MS Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Personal Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has a strong interest and basic understanding of the field of ESG and sustainability.
• Is analytically strong and comfortable working with complex quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Is a team player who thrives in a collaborative and international work environment.
• Enjoys flexibility and variation in task with few answers given beforehand.

Working at Novo Holdings
At Novo Holdings, we aspire to a set of values that define the way we work. Our values underpin the Novo Holdings culture of high performance with high responsibility and long-term thinking.

Our work environment is driven by purpose and values, and we strive to be recognised by our stakeholders and people as an exceptional enterprise. Our aim is to create an environment where our people can develop to their full potential.

Application and Information
For more information, please contact Senior ESG Specialist Laura Paludan Müller, on e-mail [email protected].

Application deadline is October 10, 2024 with expected start date as soon as possible. To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, and grade transcripts from high school and onward by clicking on the “Apply” button.

About Novo Holdings A/S

Novo Holdings is a world-leading life science investor, driven by the purpose of improving people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet. Since 1999 we have been investing to promote groundbreaking solutions in healthcare and bio-sustainability. We employ more than 180 professionals from various nationalities and backgrounds, all sharing the same goal: To generate attractive long-term returns on the assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Our investment teams are spread across offices in San Francisco, Boston, London, Singapore, and Shanghai - our headquarters is located just north of Copenhagen in Hellerup.

For further information, please visit novoholdings.dk.

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