Job Title: ESG Credit Analyst
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: London
Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based
Closing date: 13th April 2026
We have an opportunity for an ESG Credit Analyst to join the Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) Credit team on a permanent basis.
The role focuses on sustainable credit research and ESG integration across a range of sectors and offers opportunities for interaction with stakeholders across the wider business, as well as external clients and consultants.
You’ll join a collaborative and inclusive team, with significant opportunity for development and career progression.
About the role
ESG Integration
* Support wider ESG integration efforts in Credit funds, liaising with credit analysts to ensure effective credit-specific ESG risk identification and mitigation
* Carry out creditor-specific engagement, collaborating with the responsible investment team on projects.
* Support the delivery and improvement of the credit team’s Climate Conviction framework.
* Support senior team members in new product development.
* Provide broader credit research support as required
Sustainable Credit
* Provide high quality sustainable research to support the delivery of the Sustainable Credit franchise.
* Contribute to the active ongoing monitoring of sustainable holdings, providing research and analysis for evaluating material issuer events.
* Assist senior team members in managing review timelines and research updates to meet operating requirements.
* Leverage and improve AI tools and the wider use of data to enable the efficient delivery of sustainable research.
Clients
* Respond to client requests to support the external articulation of the credit team’s approach to ESG integration.
* Attend client meetings as required.
* Liaise with the Responsible Investment team to deliver the Credit team’s reporting requirements.
* Assist in the writing the quarterly ESG Activity Report.
About you
* Previous experience in a relevant role, preferably with a focus on ESG analysis in an investment context.
* IMC / CFA or aspiration to achieve qualification; CFA Certificate in ESG Investing.
* Enthusiasm and aptitude to learn Sustainable analysis.
* Demonstrable interest in companies and financial markets.
* Excellent analytical skills.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to work in a small team with minimal structure and hybrid working.
* Capable of building strong relationships with Fund Managers.
* Positive attitude.
About Royal London Asset Management
Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), part of the Royal London Group, is one of the UK's leading fund management companies working with a wide range of clients across the globe to achieve their investment goals. Our long-term, client-driven focus means that we have a long-standing commitment to responsible investment. We act as responsible stewards of our clients’ capital, exercising their rights and influencing positive change.
Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.
We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits
Inclusion, diversity and belonging
We’re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.