Department: Advisory - ESG & Mandatory Reporting
Location: North America - New York
Compensation: $60,000 - $71,000 / year
Description
About Wallbrook:
Wallbrook is a global investigations and ESG advisory firm. In 2023, Wallbrook merged with Anthesis Group, a fellow B Corp and a global leader in ESG & sustainability advisory.
Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.
Anthesis has clients across all industry sectors and supports some of the world's largest multinationals such as Amazon, Cisco, The North Face, and Target. The company brings together 1,300+ experts operating in 42 countries around the world and has offices in Andorra, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, the Philippines, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, the UK, and the US.
At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do
We encourage all employees to contribute their ideas, perspectives, and experiences to help us create an inclusive and equitable workplace. By embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities, we believe we can drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve our shared goals. So, if you're ready to be a part of something truly extraordinary, then we want you! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identify, national origin, age, pregnancy, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Together, we can continue to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive.
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Summary Of Role & Key Responsibilities
Wallbrook is seeking a highly motivated recent graduate to join a team of investigative and due diligence researchers based in our New York office. The successful candidate will have excellent qualitative research skills, be a naturally gifted writer, and display an innate sense of curiosity about international affairs, public policy and global markets. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits, including company-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance, employer-match 401K, and 2.5 weeks paid time off, among others.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth online and open source research into companies and individuals, providing all source-analysis of reputational, compliance, and environmental / social / governance risks
- Demonstrate mastery of open source research tools such as LexisNexis, Factiva, PACER, Accurint, CLEAR, Tracers, etc.
- Retrieve and review court documents, regulatory filings, social media disclosures, and other online sources for indications of reputational risks / lack of probity
- Write concise, cogent summary reports; deliver written and verbal briefings to senior management on research findings
- Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines – often 48 hours or less – while maintaining quality and attention to detail
Key Requirements & Skills, Knowledge And Expertise
- 1-3 years research experience in an academic or professional setting
- Impeccable writing skills; ability to articulate complex findings in a clear and concise manner for a sophisticated audience of legal, compliance and investment professionals
- Internet research skills; knowledge of Boolean searching and how / where to find information that may not be readily apparent, or which the target has actively taken steps to conceal
- Time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple competing projects under tight deadlines
- A basic understanding of and interest in due diligence and compliance risks – experience in the sector is highly desirable;
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited university; and
- Professional proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise:
- Candidates should also have demonstrable skills in the following areas:
- An interest in international affairs and business;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
- Maintain a high level of professionalism in all areas of work; and
- Respond well to development feedback.
Please note this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive group health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your dependents
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account) benefit (US only)
- Anthesis provides 100% Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance benefit.
- In addition, Anthesis covers 100% of Short & Long‐Term Disability Insurance benefits.
- Anthesis provides a 3% contribution into retirement plans, and you may elect to contribute more each pay period with a pre‐tax deduction up to a certain cap.
- Anthesis provides Employee Assistance Program and Travel Insurance
- Annual allotment of PTO, in addition to 56 hours of sick leave, paid company paid holidays, and more.
- An opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry-pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of Anthesis.
- Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company.
- Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team.
- Work collaboratively on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients.
- Opportunity to work alongside of, collaborate with and learn from sustainability Subject Matter Experts (SME) who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have.