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Why Sustainability in Finance?
Finance is shifting towards ESG investing, climate risk, and sustainable banking, with firms like BNP Paribas, Fidelity, UBS, Barclays, Lloyds, Janus Henderson, Morgan Stanley, NatWest, and Bloomberg leading the way.
1. Where to Apply?
Top firms with sustainability roles:
🌍 BNP Paribas – ESG risk & sustainable finance
🌍 Fidelity & UBS – Responsible investing & impact funds
🌍 Barclays & Lloyds – Climate risk & sustainability reporting
🌍 Janus Henderson & Morgan Stanley – Sustainable asset management
🌍 NatWest & Bloomberg – ESG data & regulatory compliance
📌 Tip: Many roles may be closed, but Windō lets you set “Notify Me” alerts when they reopen.
2. Gain Relevant Experience
✅ Internships – Apply for ESG & sustainable finance roles.
✅ University Research – Focus on green bonds, impact investing.
✅ Certifications – Take CFA ESG Investing, GARP SCR, UN PRI Academy courses.
3. Build a Standout CV & Cover Letter
📊 Show ESG expertise – Reference frameworks like:
🔹 Equator Principles – Risk management for finance.
🔹 SASB – ESG reporting for investors.
🔹 PRB – Banking aligned with UN SDGs.
🔹 ICMA Green Bond Principles – Climate finance framework.
📈 Highlight analytical skills – ESG data, carbon risk assessment.
🌱 Show passion – Showcase projects in climate finance & impact investing.
4. Ace the Interviews & Assessments
🧮 Case Studies – Solve ESG finance & sustainable investment scenarios.
📊 Technical Questions – ESG fund structures, climate risk modeling.
🎤 Behavioral Questions – “How would you integrate ESG into financial decision-making?”
5. Use Windō to Track Sustainability Roles
🔍 Compare sustainability initiatives at top finance firms.
🏆 Track firms’ ESG commitments & responsible investing policies.
🌍 Set job alerts for sustainable finance roles.