Dei (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Lead - London, United Kingdom - Intermediate Capital Group

Intermediate Capital Group

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:
DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Lead

Contract Type:
Permanent, full-time

Location:
London, St Pauls

Work pattern:
Hybrid, 3 days in office, 2 working from home

Department:
Human Resources

Summary of our opportunity

In this new role, you'll lead the implementation of ICG's global DEI strategy across our growing FTSE 100 alternative asset management business.

You'll be able to build on our existing DEI foundations to ensure we can meet our business ambitions, be an employer of choice and fulfil our purpose.

This is a terrific opportunity for an enthusiastic DEI practitioner with a proven track record of designing and delivering change to make their mark.

Primary Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities for this role:

Progress implementation of ICG's multiyear global DEI strategy, targets and objectives.
Coordinate/oversee activity across key stakeholders/diversity strands, including collaboration across teams supporting delivery of strategic DEI activity where required, e.

Provide HR specialists with DEI best practice guidance for their activities and processes.
Engage with Communications on DEI content plans across platforms to reinforce a consistent DEI narrative internally and externally.
Interface with ESG and Marketing & Client Relations teams on requirements and best practices.
Support senior leaders with business area specific plans.
Drive enhancements in DEI data collection and analysis to achieve quantifiable outcomes for ICG.
Inform and coordinate internal and external DEIrelated reporting and disclosures, and provide further recommendations based on the data.
Oversee activity with ICG's DEI Champions group and employee networks.
Grow relationships with external DEI partners and other DEI best practice organisations.
Manage DEI governance requirements, including content for DEI Champions, ExCo and Board meetings.
Manage the DEI budget.
Be a trusted ambassador and role model for DEI across ICG and in our industry.

Key Requirements/ Qualifications

You will have demonstrable experience of:

Essential- Developing and implementing DEI strategies across markets.- Strong awareness of DEI issues, opportunities and structural barriers for people from different backgrounds and in different markets.- A data-driven and evidence-based approach to driving DEI progress and measuring results.- Good working knowledge of enterprise HR systems like Workday and evolving DEI data capture and reporting considerations.- Change management and business transformation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, engage with governance forums, and build effective working relationships through positive engagement with key stakeholders and delivery of high-quality work on a timely basis.- Identifying and influencing internal and external stakeholders to drive change and learn from/share research, evidence and experiences.- Addressing issues and opportunities around DEI-related legislation, regulation and reporting in the UK and other markets.- Working with employee networks to enhance their impact in alignment with DEI strategies.- Coaching senior leaders, network leaders, policy or process owners at different levels to build their DEI understanding and capability to change.- Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills and good working knowledge of MS Office.- Budget management skills.

Desirable- Financial services background, particularly in private equity/alternative investments. A good network across DEI practitioners and key organisations for awareness of best practices and market activity.

Personal Attributes

Personal attributes that will make you successful in this role:

You are a collaborator and connector by default, with strong interpersonal and communication skills that can get people together to achieve strategically aligned results.
You're comfortable with continuous change and ambiguity
it's a normal way of working for you. You bring a problem-solving mindset, resilience, and the ability to navigate effectively across all levels of organisations.
You care about data, and you enjoy using your research, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
You pay attention to detail and proactively focus on legislative/regulatory matters and key risks.
You're confident to coach people with different levels of awareness of key DEI topics.
You've got a thirst for learning about new issues and opportunities for DEI and organisational culture.
You foster innovative and diverse thinking with the teams and people you work with.
You encourage others to share the spotlight and support/celebrate successes.

What the Hiring Manager says.

"We're looking for an experienced professional and evidence-based DEI lead who is excited about an opportunity to take ownership of a strategic DEI agenda in a fast-paced global FTSE 100 firm.

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