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ESG Manager Climate Change

Employer
M&G plc.
Location
London, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jan 4, 2023

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Job Function
Accounting/Audit/Tax
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
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 clients and 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; deliver results 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:
M&G are looking for an ESG Manager to focus on the Climate engagements in M&G's Stewardship & Sustainability team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to develop in ownership of an engagement programme whilst gaining exposure to other areas of ESG when supporting with additional team activities. The main responsibility for this role is 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. Someone with at least 3 years of related experience, a collaborative working style and great presentation and stakeholder management skills would be a suitable candidate for this 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 metrics to 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 problem-solving 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 multi-asset and annuity portfolios
  • 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
  • For technical specialists, accountable for delivering expert advice or service, using specialist knowledge and subject matter expertise
  • 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, know-how 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.

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