Matrix Fund Managers creates a dedicated ESG analyst role

Thato Kola, ESG Analyst at Matrix Fund Managers

Matrix Fund Managers believes in the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in the investment landscape as risk management considerations in portfolios and is pleased to announce that it has created a dedicated ESG analyst role as part of its investment process.

“We view ESG as an imperative for planetary preservation, to the extent that Matrix is a signatory to CRISA and the UN PRI and is a committed PRI investor member,” explains Eben Karsten, Matrix Fund Managers Chief Executive Officer.

“In addition, with our focus on internal progress, career development and giving staff opportunities, we have found a great match in Thato Kola, who has worked in the fixed income team since the start of 2021. Thato moves to the ESG role with immediate effect.”

The ESG analyst role will serve the business across equities, fixed income, and business development. As such, Kola’s work will feed into these three spheres with oversight and involvement from the various teams as he grows Matrix Fund Managers’ ESG capability.

“We wish Thato well in his new role that will provide him and Matrix with substantial learning opportunities and exciting challenges ahead,” adds Karsten.