Sustainability Risk Lead - 1st Line, Asset Mgmt

M&G; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in Greater London is looking for a Sustainability Risk Lead to manage sustainability risk responsibilities across investment and operational areas. The candidate should have over 5 years of experience in financial services, a strong understanding of ESG principles, and skills in stakeholder interaction. This role offers comprehensive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, generous leave options, and robust health coverage, promoting both employee well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

Pension scheme of 18%

38 days annual leave

Private Healthcare

Support for families and parental leave

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in financial services risk or sustainability/ESG risk.
• Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines.
• Forward thinking and driven with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end sustainability risk management.
• Coordinate ESG risk input into product approvals.
• Manage emerging sustainability risks proactively.

Skills

Experience in Financial Services/Asset management

Knowledge of ESG integration

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Operational Risk Systems such as MetricStream

Job description

A leading asset management firm in Greater London is looking for a Sustainability Risk Lead to manage sustainability risk responsibilities across investment and operational areas. The candidate should have over 5 years of experience in financial services, a strong understanding of ESG principles, and skills in stakeholder interaction. This role offers comprehensive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, generous leave options, and robust health coverage, promoting both employee well-being and work-life balance.