ESG Engagement Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ESG Engagement Manager to enhance their engagement offerings. In this hybrid role, you will contribute to the development of research frameworks and manage client relationships, ensuring quality deliverables align with client goals. Your expertise in ESG topics, particularly in climate risk and natural capital, will be crucial as you lead engagement meetings and support the professional growth of your team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape commercial success while working in a collaborative environment that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in ESG research and engagement.
• Strong research background with expertise in ESG topics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand institutional investor client relationships.
• Lead key engagement meetings with corporate issuers.

Skills

ESG research

client management

stakeholder management

data management

analytical skills

interpersonal skills

Job description

As ESG Engagement Manager, you will enhance Glass Lewis' engagement offering, contributing to the development of research frameworks and methodologies for thematic ESG engagements. You will manage client relationships, oversee client deliverables, and play a critical role in shaping our commercial success. This position will report to the Senior Director in charge of the Stewardship team.

This is a hybrid role; attendance at our London office will be required.

Responsibilities

• Client management: maintain and expand institutional investor client relationships, ensuring quality of deliverables and alignment with their goals
• Research leadership: create and refine frameworks for analyzing material ESG topics for thematic engagements
• Engagement leadership: lead key engagement meetings with corporate issuers on behalf of investor clients
• Active Stewardship Engagement: support the development of our ASE program
• Team development: support the professional growth of Stewardship team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in ESG research and engagement, or related fields
• Strong research background, with proven expertise in ESG topics
• Expertise in climate risk and natural capital, as well as other material ESG themes, in an investment context
• Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Strong data management and analytical skills
• Ability to identify emerging ESG engagement trends in alignment with client demand
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment