JUNIOR ANALYST FOR RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENTS, NOVO HOLDINGS

Do you have a strong interest in ESG and a flair for data management and analysis? And do you wish to work in a purpose-driven organisation with a mission to improve people’s life and the sustainability of society and the planet? Then you might be the right candidate to join Novo Holdings’ Responsible Investments team.

Novo Holdings is offering a unique opportunity for professional development in a dynamic and ambitious 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, you will support the strategic ESG agenda within Novo Holdings. You will undertake challenging and varying tasks that offer 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:

• ESG data compilation, excel modelling and structuring for ESG reporting
• Supporting our commitment to set Science Based Targets by sourcing and analysing climate data
• Developing ESG-related tools and templates for investment teams
• Assisting in ESG assessments of funds and external asset managers
• Preparation of ESG presentations, memos and training material

You will be part of the Responsible Investments team, that acts as a center 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. As part of 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 a week with flexibility in relation to your studies. 

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

• Is on 2nd or 3rd year of a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (IB, IBP, HA Almen, etc.), Economics or equivalent or 1st year of a master’s degree within Finance and/or Strategy (FSM, AEF, FIR, Economics or equivalent)
• Has achieved excellent academic result
• Possesses good quantitative skills
• Possesses strong verbal and written skills in English
• Has experience with the MS Office package, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Personal Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate who:

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

Working at Novo Holdings
Our work environment is driven by purpose and values, and we strive to be recognised by our stakeholders and people as an exceptional enterprise: 

• We strive to create an environment where our people can develop to their full potential.
• We offer a professional workplace with great colleagues and with rich opportunities for professional development.

We employ more than 150 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 headquarters are just north of Copenhagen in Hellerup, sharing premises with the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Application and Information
We encourage you to send your application as soon as possible and no later than April 10, 2023. The expected start date for the position is June 1, 2023. For more information, please contact ESG Specialist Laura Paludan Müller, on e-mail lpm@novo.dk.

To apply, please send your CV, Cover Letter, and University Transcripts by clicking on the “Apply now” button.

About Novo Holdings A/S
Novo Holdings A/S is the holding and investment company of the Novo Group and is wholly owned by the Novo Nordisk Foundation – one of the world’s largest foundations. Novo Holdings employ more than 150 people across offices in Copenhagen, Boston, San Francisco, London, Singapore and Shanghai. By end 2021, Novo Holdings had total investment assets of EUR 96 billion and is recognized as a leading global life science investor across all stages of the life science development cycle. In addition, Novo Holdings also manages a broad portfolio of none life science investments through the Novo Capital Investors team, including investments in listed equities, credits and bonds, private equity and real assets.

For further information visit www.novoholdings.dk