Senior Investment Stewardship Analyst

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institutional asset manager is seeking an experienced policy or stewardship professional in London. This newly created role involves driving corporate engagement activities, shaping the firm's response to climate challenges, and developing internal stewardship processes. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of sustainability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in sustainability or public policy.
• Deep knowledge of climate change and low carbon transitions.
• Strong presentation and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive corporate engagement activities for the firm.
• Research themes for engagement and collaborate with teams.
• Engage with industry consultations on ESG issues.

Skills

Sustainability expertise

Public policy understanding

Strong communication skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship management

Job description

Our client, a highly regarded institutional asset manager, is looking to hire an experienced policy or stewardship professional to lead on corporate engagement activity.

This is a newly created position to represent the firm on some of the most important issues facing society and the investments they make. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping the firm's response to the climate challenge and the firm's Net Zero commitment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Drive corporate engagement activities and develop an engagement agenda
2. Research themes for engagement and collaborate with portfolio managers and analysts to prioritise objectives
3. Engage with industry consultations on ESG issues
4. Develop and take ownership of internal stewardship process, including company responses and inquiries
5. Build important working relationships with the Investment team and assist with investment-related projects
6. Contribute to presentations for existing and prospective clients

Candidate Profile:

1. Relevant work experience in sustainability, public policy, investor relations or related field
2. Deep knowledge of climate change and the transition to a low carbon economy
3. Understanding of institutional investors and financial markets
4. Proven presentation, communication and influencing skills
5. Driven, strategic thinking and ability to manage and strengthen working relationships
6. Ability to engage with clients, corporates and industry bodies at a high level

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