Social Impact Analyst

M&G plc.; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services seeks a Sustainability Specialist to drive initiatives supporting their Resilient Societies pillar. The role involves conducting research, collaborating with stakeholders, and creating thought leadership content to enhance the company's impact in social sustainability. Candidates should have extensive experience in sustainability, strong analytical skills, and a relevant degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of experience in sustainability within a financial institution.
• Technical knowledge of social sustainability topics.
• Experience in the financial services industry with UK regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on social themes related to financial services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop sustainability initiatives.
• Create content showcasing thought leadership on sustainability topics.

Skills

Research

Project Management

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities for this role:

1. Conduct and effectively summarize research on social themes related to financial services, including relevant frameworks, trends, regulation, industry initiatives, and peer best practices.
2. Provide subject matter expertise and input into key Group initiatives, leveraging data-driven insights, leading frameworks, thought leadership, and knowledge of financial products.
3. Collaborate with internal stakeholders across M&G, including asset owner and asset management businesses, to develop and mobilize initiatives supporting our Resilient Societies pillar.
4. Support the development of M&G capabilities in societal impact areas by sharing knowledge and expertise across the organization.
5. Translate emerging and existing external regulatory, voluntary, or obligatory industry requirements, and assess their impact on M&G's business and focus areas.
6. Assist the Group Thematic Leads in identifying collaborative opportunities and engaging with industry initiatives, NGOs, think tanks, research institutions, and policymakers.
7. Create content to showcase thought leadership on specific topics.
8. Support the Group Head of Sustainability Strategy and Resilient Societies Thematic Lead in chairing group-wide working groups and committees by preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking actions to completion.
9. Be part of a high-performing team that embraces innovation to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, agility, and pace.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

1. Over 3 years of experience in sustainability, preferably within a financial institution.
2. Technical knowledge of social sustainability topics such as financial inclusion, community resilience, affordable housing, social impacts of climate change, and just transition.
3. Experience within the financial services industry, including understanding of key initiatives and regulations affecting financial services in the UK and EU (e.g., SFDR, SDR, CSRD, CSDDD).
4. Proven ability to conduct research, generate ideas, synthesize information, and communicate effectively in writing.
5. Good project management skills, ability to work independently, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
6. Proactive, collaborative, and able to engage effectively with stakeholders across the group.
7. Organized, detail-oriented, with high accuracy.
8. Proficient in Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
9. A degree in a relevant subject is advantageous.

Additional Information:

We value diversity and inclusion at M&G plc, supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, or long-term health conditions. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and applications from candidates with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions are encouraged.

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