Sustainability Analyst - Risk / Framework

M&G; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join M&G as a Sustainability Analyst, where you'll be instrumental in integrating sustainability into financial practice. Engage with asset management to ensure compliance with regulations and promote best practices in risk management. Your expertise will contribute to innovative approaches in sustainable investment, making a significant impact within a renowned organization focused on inclusive culture and diversity.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion support

Disability Confident Leader program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience within sustainability, preferably in financial services.
• Strong technical knowledge of ESG and sustainability risk.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and summarize ESG regulatory trends.
• Assist in the development of sustainability risk training materials.

Skills

Sustainability knowledge

Risk management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

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 Team:

The Central Sustainability Office (CSO) of M&G plc works closely with asset management, asset owner, and corporate sustainability teams to deliver targeted Sustainability outcomes for the Group. This role reports to the Head of Risk and Regulatory Advisory within the Central Sustainability Office and supports the delivery of Group sustainability risk management activities. This is a unique opportunity for an aspiring sustainability professional to play a key part in supporting M&G achieve its ambitious sustainability vision and work closely with, and learn from, senior subject-matter experts.

The Role:

The Sustainability Analyst will have a particular focus on corporate and investment risk management as well as investment research and analysis. This role supports the identification and implementation of actions in key areas such as sustainability risk management, regulatory advice, and investment research, providing guidance on regulatory trends, peer best practices, and industry initiatives related to sustainability topics.

Key Responsibilities for this role:

• Assist the Head of Risk and Regulatory Advisory in risk management activities by identifying risks, conducting risk and control assessments, and preparing reports
• Support regulatory advisory activities by reviewing emerging sustainability risks, performing ongoing ESG regulatory horizon scanning, and providing feedback for regulatory consultations.
• Conduct and effectively summarize research on sustainability risk and regulatory themes, including relevant frameworks, regulation, industry initiatives and peer best practices related to financial services
• Review and update sustainability risks and controls register, risk appetite statements, Key Risk Indicators and risk guidance and other related documents
• Support the Head of Risk and Regulatory Advisory in chairing or attending risk/ sustainability working groups or forums by preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking actions to completion
• Develop sustainability-related risk training materials
• Support the Head of Risk and Regulatory Advisory on the provision of high quality proactive and reactive advice to the CSO office on sustainability risk and regulatory matters
• Undertake investment thematic analysis on M&G’s sustainable and impact products and portfolios and advise the CSO team on sustainable product characteristics, impact measurement & management methodologies
• Contribute with content creation to showcase ‘Thought Leadership’ on specific sustainable investment topics
• Perform risk, regulatory or investment analysis for sustainability related reports, sustainability MI dashboards and ad hoc thought pieces
• Act as a centre of expertise to develop and implement proprietary tools for the analysis, evaluation of sustainable investments across asset classes

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience within sustainability and preferably at a financial institution.
• Strong technical knowledge of sustainability in financial services and ability to engage on environmental, social and governance topics with a risk perspective
• Working knowledge of risk and controls frameworks used in financial services

• Familiarity with financial services regulations, including key initiatives and regulation affecting the sector in the UK and the EU (e.g, SFDR, SDR, ISSB, CSRD and the EU Taxonomy)
• Knowledge of life & pensions and savings & investment products, markets and competitors
• Good project management skills and ability to navigate a fast-paced environment, work independently, and juggle multiple tasks
• Self-starter with a proactive and collaborative approach, who is able to effectively engage with key stakeholders across the group
• Organised and thorough with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent office skills and practical experience of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Degree in a relevant subject would be an advantage
  

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, disability or long term condition, 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.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader , and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. Being a Disability Confident Leader means that candidates who meet the minimum criteria of a job, will be offered an interview if they 'opt in' to the scheme when applying.

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