Environmental & Social Esg Manager - Georgeson - London, United Kingdom - Careers In Group

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Location:
London (hybrid model)

We give you a world of potential

The Georgeson team (as part of Computershare) is searching for a talented and motivated senior ESG professional to join our dynamic 11-member European Corporate Governance and ESG Advisory practice on a permanent basis.

We are looking for you to have experience in ESG or related fields, with a preference for those with a background in ESG investing, ESG research or in-house ESG strategy development, and possess a strong interest in how these issues affect companies and investors.

Our main geographical focus for this role is on the main European markets so some international exposure would be an advantage in this role.


About Georgeson
Georgeson is the world's foremost provider of strategic shareholder consulting services.

Our mission is to analyze and mitigate the risk associated with corporate actions (including AGMs, EGMs, M&A and activist situations).

Our core proxy solicitation expertiseis enhanced with and complemented by our strategic consulting services. Georgeson was originally founded in 1935 by Lloyd Georgeson.

In 2003 Georgeson was acquired by Computershare Limited, an Australian listed company employing over 12,000 people across the globe, providing services in over 21 countries to more than 25,000 clients.

A global market leader in transfer agency and share registration,employee equity plans, proxy solicitation, mortgage/loans services and communications, Computershare also specialises in a range of other diversified financial and governance services and are a trusted partner of the UK

A role you will love

Reporting to our Head of ESG (UK & Europe), the Environmental & Social Manager will be a key member of a Corporate Governance and ESG team which advises clients across the UK, Europe and parts of Asia.


Key Responsibilities:


  • A senior member of Georgeson's expanding ESG advisory services team, leading and supporting ESG advisory projects, strategy development and/or investor engagement campaigns;
  • Meeting with clients and prospective clients to deliver and discuss Georgeson's ESG advisory services;
  • Monitor ESG developments, both within issuer reporting and investor policies and practices;
  • Stay abreast of competitor practices and collaborate with the ESG advisory team to develop and execute on ESG products and services;
  • Working with Communications colleagues to develop ESG reporting and communication materials for clients;
  • Participate internally in work streams and projects to deepen Georgeson's role and reputation within the ESG landscape;
  • Serve as a key internal and external resource on ESG matters;
  • Willingness to represent Georgeson in key internal and external presentation and speaking opportunities;
  • Manage a team of E&S experts;
  • Some travel required, 20% when safe business travel resumes;

What will you bring to the role?

  • 5 to 10 years work experience in ESG or related fields, with a preference for those with a background in ESG investing, ESG research or inhouse ESG strategy development;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of ESG concepts and prior experience with one or more of the following: reporting frameworks, particularly SASB and TCFD; investor initiatives such as CERES, Climate Action 100+, the Human Capital Management Coalition; engagementwith ESG rating and data organizations such as MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS, CDP; Sustainable financing matters such as ESG portfolio construction or issuance of green or rainbow bonds;
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively while pursuing organizational and team goals;
  • Strong project management skills;
  • Advanced degree helpful but not required;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated experience presenting to large, highprofile audiences;
  • Attention to detail, demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness;
  • Ability to synthesize, process and communicate a large volume of information on a range of ESG issues;
  • Other native/fluent European language skills (ideally German or French)
  • Experience working in a client facing environment

A company to be proud of
Georgeson is a Computershare company (


ASX:
CPU), a world leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across 21 different countries delivering expertise to over 25,000 clients.

At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusiveculture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of the world of opportunities we have available.

With infinite possibilities, we could take you anywhere. #worldofpotential

Rewards designed for you

Employee Share Plan. Set aside salary to purchase shares in our company and you'll increase your investment when you receive a generous company contribution towards additional shares.

Health and Wellbeing. Our health and wellbeing rewards can be tailored to support you and your family.

Save for Your Future. We will support you along your retirement savings journey.

Paid time away from work. Our employees enjoy a competitive paid time off package, including a day each year to volunteer time for a good cause that is important to
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