Cory Bender, CFA

Associate Director, ESG Analyst

7 years of experience

Cory Bender, CFA, is an ESG Analyst at Cohen & Steers. He specializes in integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) analysis data into the firm’s investment process, analyzing and applying climate change information and trends, and leads research efforts in sustainable product development. Prior to joining the firm in 2023, Mr. Bender worked at MSCI as an ESG & Climate consultant, helping to integrate ESG across various client types and strategies. Previously, he was an ESG analyst at Bloomberg. Mr. Bender has a B.A. from the University of California, Irvine and is a CFA charter holder. Mr. Bender is based in New York.