Esg Manager Climate Change - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

At M&G our purpose is
to help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly.

As a business, we are continuing to take steps towards a sustainable future, delivering better long-term solutions for our customers and clientsand identifying new opportunities to make a positive impact for our environment and communities.
To help us achieve our vision we're looking for exceptional people who live our values of care and integrity and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliverresults and keep it simple.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

The Role:

Key Responsibilities for this role:

The main role will be to engage with companies, alongside the investment teams in the UK, Europe and globally on a variety of sustainability thematic issues concentrating on climate, advise on voting for climate related resolutions and developing the metricsto measure the progress of engagements.
Building M&G's capability, resources, articulation and credentials of Stewardship
Assisting in the implementation of agreed standards for Sustainable Investment across all M&G investment teams
Assisting in the oversight processes for integrating ESG considerations into all M&G funds
Raise the profile of M&G externally by attending and in time speaking at conferences and events and represent M&G at appropriate bodies such as CA100+.
Improve M&G's marketing materials
Add to the team's knowledge of Stewardship & Sustainable Investment issues and the practice of integration into the investment process
To work collaboratively with colleagues and take personal accountability to maintain and enhance controls you are responsible for to support improvement of the overall control environment, customers outcomes and a reduction in M&G's operational risk.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Ideally CFA ESG qualifications or intention to complete
Familiarity with engagement with Boards and senior company management at listed corporates in relation to climate change.
Familiarity with the legal and regulatory framework surrounding shareholder engagement and intervention with Boards and with investee companies.
Excellent attention to detail
Good communication skills
A flexible and adaptable approach
Build good relationships internally and externally
Ability to work within a team environment
Effective analytical skills
Client and delivery focussed
Good planning and organisational skills
Effective problemsolving skills
Be a role model for good business practises
Identify and fulfil regulatory requirements applicable to their role
Maintain own professional competence
To have an understanding and commitment to the principles of Treating Customers Fairly in order to deliver the best results to customers.
A sound knowledge of both asset manager and asset owner business model and how to navigate potential conflicts
A sound knowledge of unit linked and with profits business
A good grasp of all asset classes and their roles in multiasset and annuity portfolios
A sound knowledge of
Ability to translate both complex/strategic concepts into tangible and measurable actions by creating structure and framework

Key Work Level Accountabilities - Manager or Expert**:

For people managers, accountable for managing and motivating others to ensure quality of delivery to customers and stakeholders
Applies judgement to deliver outcomes, evaluating a range of potential solutions, considering the impact for customers, cost and risk
Manages conflicts that may impact delivery
Challenges upwards given knowledge of delivery and awareness of complex systems and the broader picture
Identifies and anticipates need for changes to continuously improve quality and efficiency of output
Manages resources and risks using expert judgment, knowhow and experience

Work Level:
Manager / Expert

Recruiter Name:
Suzie Threlfall

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent.

Regardless of gender, ethnicity,age, sexual orientation, nationality or disability we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.