ESG Analyst
Research and rate companies on environmental, social and governance factors for investors and ratings agencies.
This UK esg analyst career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.
Quick facts
- Starting salary
- £35,000 - £42,000
- Mid-career salary
- £50,000 - £65,000
- Senior salary
- £75,000 - £100,000+
- Work environment
- Office, hybrid
- Time to entry
- 1 - 3 years
- Degree required
- Preferred - finance / sustainability
- Category
- Green Energy and Sustainability
What a ESG Analyst does
Research and rate companies on environmental, social and governance factors for investors and ratings agencies.
How to become a ESG Analyst
- Look up ESG Analyst roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
- Talk to someone already working as a ESG Analyst - even a 15-minute call helps
- Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
- Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
- Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month
Key skills
- ESG frameworks
- Financial analysis
- Data analysis
- Report writing