Anjila Hjalsted
Position:
ESG Investment Analyst at Sampension
Technical University of Denmark (DTU) - MSc. in Environmental Engineering
University of Cambridge - Certificate in Sustainable Finance
I have 6+ years of experience working in different areas of sustainability from sustainable transport to LCA, carbon footprinting, sustainability reporting and sustainable finance.
I have started and run my own sustainability consulting business, and have also worked in both a medium sized and a Big4 consulting firm, focusing on corporate climate action and sustainable finance. I now work in sustainable finance, in the ESG team at Sampension. My job consists of active ownership, and of leveraging the power of an institutional investor to drive sustainable change. In my professional experience so far, the finance sector presents the biggest opportunity to forward the sustainability agenda, which is why I’m here.
Since graduating from DTU in 2019, I have had 6 different jobs and thus have some, hopefully helpful, experience navigating early career choices. I have worked in Copenhagen and London.
Motivation
I want to help Master’s students navigate the challenges and opportunities of early career life, having been there myself recently. I can help students think outside the box when it comes to career choices and navigating the first job application process. I would also like to empower engineering and tech students to start their own business – particularly female stem students who may not have otherwise considered this as an option, but also happy to help any other Master’s or Phd students.
I am also happy to help students navigate the job market and balancing work with family life – something I’ve done myself and think is important.
