Sustainability & ESG Engagement Manager

Description

Our client, a global institutional asset manager is looking to hire an Sustainability & ESG engagement professional to help support the growth of the firm’s company engagement process within global equities The successful candidate will be responsible for successfully delivering engagement plans and conducting ESG analysis on stocks in global equity portfolios.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver ESG engagement activities and support the development of an engagement agenda
• Research themes for engagement and collaborate with fund managers and analysts to identify meaning engagement opportunities
• Directly engaging with companies (board and/or senior management level) to deliver positive outcomes in line with engagement objectives
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and have input into investment appraisals by advising on ESG aspects
• Conduct ESG analysis on stocks across global equity strategies
• Engage with industry consultations on ESG issues to improve the process
• Build important working relationships with Investment team and assist with investment-related projects
• Contribute to presentations for existing and prospective clients
• Produce high quality summaries of engagement activity and deliver relevant client communication on engagement work
• Assist in the delivery of fund reporting on engagement activity

Candidate Profile:

• Relevant experience in a complementary field, preferably consulting, corporate development, governance, investor relations or environmental/social expert role
• Proven experience managing projects through full lifecycle
• Understanding of institutional investors and financial markets
• Strong academic background, educated to degree level
• Proven presentation, communication and influencing skills
• Driven, strategic thinking and ability to manage and strengthen working relationships
• Ability to engage with clients, corporates and industry bodies at a high level

Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.