Sustainability & ESG Engagement Manager

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Our client, a global institutional asset manager, is looking to hire a 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 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 meaningful engagement opportunities.
• Directly engage with companies (board and/or senior management level) to deliver positive outcomes in line with engagement objectives.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and provide input into investment appraisals by advising on ESG aspects.
• Conduct ESG analysis on stocks across global equity strategies.
• Engage in industry consultations on ESG issues to improve the process.
• Build important working relationships with the 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 communications 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 the 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.