Senior Analyst, Protein Diversification

The Senior Analyst role within the Protein Diversification Research & Engagements team plays a central part in shaping and delivering FAIRR’s Protein Diversification programme, supporting investor engagement under the guidance and supervision of the Head of Food Innovation & Social Risk and in close collaboration with the programme Manager and technical specialists.   The role will primarily support Protein Diversification research and investor engagements. It will also provide support to selected Social Risk engagement activities and collaborate closely with the Social Risk team where priorities require. Engagement strategies - Work in close collaboration with the protein diversification and social risk technical specialists, the Head of Food Innovation & Social Risk and other internal stakeholders to review, define and launch the team’s engagement strategy. - Consult as necessary with internal and external stakeholders to obtain insights and feedback to evolve engagement strategies and tactics to maximise FAIRR’s impact.Investor and company engagement - Support the day-to-day implementation of the Protein Diversification & Social Risk engagement strategy, with a primary focus on food system transition risks and opportunities. The Senior Analyst will initially support investor engagements and, as they develop in the role, will be expected to lead the day-to-day coordination of engagements throughout the full lifecycle. This includes effective communication with investors and corporate representatives; preparing materials for engagement calls; managing call notes, follow-ups, and action tracking. - Participate in direct dialogues with companies and investors, leading segments of engagement dialogues and presentations relevant to specific areas of expertise of the Senior Analyst. This may include representing FAIRR at virtual or in-person meetings, investor briefings, and conferences across the responsible investment, food innovation, social risk, and broader industry landscape. The Senior Analyst will be expected to eventually take full ownership and responsibility for delivering engagements.Research and writing - Support the delivery of thematically relevant reports, insight pieces, consultation responses, and other written outputs for external audiences including media and journalist requests, under the guidance of the Head of Food Innovation & Social Risk and technical specialists. This includes coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders where relevant, being accountable for data and visuals accuracy and writing drafts or sections. - Deliver company assessments for the relevant engagements, within the engagement timeline and to the level of quality and accuracy expected to company and investor-facing materials.  - Ensure written outputs are clear, concise, and aligned with FAIRR’s analytical standards and messaging for investor audiences.Data analysis and research leadership - Take ownership in consultation with technical specialists of company-level datasets, qualitative research, and sector-level analysis relevant to Protein Diversification and, as required, Social Risk programmes, with a strong emphasis on financial materiality. Core focus areas include protein diversification strategies, product innovation, supply chain engagement, consumer education, with linkages to climate, health, nature, sustainable agriculture, just transition, and broader innovation and diet transition-related themes. - Work closely with the Research & Data team to contribute to company assessments and data analysis for the Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index and Seafood Protein Index. This may include updating assessments on specific topics, supporting methodological reviews and updates, and ensuring analytical consistency across the Index. - Provide guidance and support to junior analysts and interns on a day-to-day basis, helping to deliver high-quality company and sector research that underpins FAIRR’s engagements and outputs. - As part of a close-knit and relatively small Protein Diversification and Social Risk team, support ad hoc research requests, events, and cross-team initiatives as required. - Engagement delivery: Agreed engagement milestones are delivered on time, with well-prepared briefing materials, accurate call notes and timely follow-up. Progression from supporting engagements to independently coordinating and delivering the full engagement lifecycle is demonstrated as expertise develops. - Research and written outputs: Company assessments, reports and other agreed outputs are completed within programme timelines and meet FAIRR’s analytical standards. Writing is clear, concise and relevant to investors, with accurate data, visuals and evidence-based conclusions. - Data quality and analytical consistency: Company datasets and sector analysis are accurate and maintained to support engagement priorities. Contributions to the Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index and Seafood Protein Index are timely and consistent with agreed methodologies, in collaboration with technical specialists and the Research & Data team. - Stakeholder engagement: Investor, company and internal stakeholder feedback demonstrates clear communication, useful engagement materials and effective coordination. Dialogues and presentations communicate financially material risks and opportunities, with actions and progress recorded. - Strategy contribution: Research insights and stakeholder feedback inform the development and refinement of engagement strategies, with clear contributions to agreed Protein Diversification priorities and selected Social Risk activities. - Team contribution: Effective collaboration supports delivery across workstreams, including agreed ad hoc research and events. Junior analysts and interns receive practical guidance that supports high-quality research and timely completion of their work. Essential requirements  - Demonstrable understanding of how sustainability and ESG risks and opportunities apply to global food systems. - Demonstrable understanding of responsible investment and shareholder engagement activities. Experience of working with investors would be a plus.  - Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing deadlines, with experience scoping, tracking, and delivering projects within time and resource constraints. - Demonstrable experience engaging with senior business professionals and the ability to communicate effectively and influence a wide range of stakeholders. - A proactive approach, with a confident and professional manner when working with senior external stakeholders. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Experience of assessing and analysing corporate disclosures, especially with regards to nature-related risks and opportunities. - Excellent qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to identify trends in large datasets and draw robust conclusions. - Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Office 365 tools. - Willingness to occasionally attend calls across time zones outside standard working hours and to travel to conferences or events on an occasional basis (less than 10% of working time).Desirable requirements - Experience leading or mentoring junior analysts and supporting timely project delivery. - Familiarity with reporting frameworks such as TCFD, TNFD, CDP, ISSB, and GRI, and experience using Capital IQ and Bloomberg. - Understanding of financial, economic and ESG data management and analysis, including basic notions of financial analysis, basic understanding of carbon accounting, ESG targets and other information to create a comparable baseline across a set of comparable companies. - Knowledge of, or experience engaging companies on product innovation, working conditions and/or climate adaptation. - Knowledge of, or experience engaging with philanthropic organisations and NGOs in the sustainable finance space. Our Career Framework provides a shared approach to development and performance across the organisation. It is built around four core pillars: Connect, Deliver, Focus and Lead, which outline the key behaviours and expectations expected at all levels. CONNECT — Building trust, relationships and collaboration DELIVER — Driving outcomes and execution FOCUS — Applying expertise and driving improvement LEAD — Leading self, others and organisational success 1. Focusing on What Matters to Create Change (We Are Change Makers) The role helps drive real-world change by supporting investor engagement on material food system risks and opportunities. Through company research, assessments, and engagement activities, the Senior Analyst helps investors influence corporate action on protein diversification, social risk, and sustainable food system transitions.   2. Collaborating & Delivering Together (We Collaborate) Collaboration is at the heart of the role, requiring close partnership with technical specialists, research teams, investors, companies, and external stakeholders. The role also supports team success by coordinating projects and providing guidance to junior colleagues.   3. Reimagining and Manifesting the Possible (We Innovate) The role advances innovative approaches to food system transformation by researching emerging trends, business models, and protein diversification strategies. It also contributes to the development of new methodologies, data insights, and engagement approaches that strengthen FAIRR's impact.   4. We Act with Integrity The Senior Analyst upholds integrity by producing accurate, evidence-based research and ensuring company assessments and investor materials meet high analytical standards. The role supports transparent, objective engagement and reinforces FAIRR's credibility as a trusted voice in sustainable finance. Working Arrangements Hybrid working from near Marble Arch (Oxford Street) North Row, London, UK, in line with FAIRR’s organisational working arrangements. Travel Requirements International travel will be required from time to time, alongside attendance at relevant external meetings, conferences, workshops and stakeholder events. Salary Range To be confirmed during recruitment stage. Benefits Benefits will be provided in line with FAIRR’s standard employee benefits package.