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The M&G plc Life Investment Office (LIO) is responsible for the management of M&G Life’s With-Profits Annuity and Unit-Linked funds with more than 150bn of funds under management. LIO works closely with the various asset management businesses within the M&G plc Group and other external managers to structure multi-asset portfolios aligned with the investment objectives of our clients. The ESG & Regulatory team devises ESG policy and investment strategy at the asset owner level and drives these into portfolio allocations, benchmarks and positions. This ESG Analyst role has a social focus and would be responsible for supporting the ESG Manager with a similar social focus.

• Carrying out ESG investment analysis at both portfolio and individual company level to inform the level of adherence to ESG investment policy and the formulation of ESG investment strategy.
• Carrying out analysis of exposures of companies and portfolios to social risks including modern slavery in supply chains, activity in conflict affected and high risk areas seeking free prior and informed consent and compliance with labour rights.
• Supporting the formulation with key stakeholders of investment policy and strategy on various ESG issues and ensuring these are governed and agreed appropriately.
• Supporting alongside other teams in LIO the implementation of agreed ESG investment strategy in Asset Owner portfolios.
• Compiling and writing ESG related reports (both regulatory and financial) on behalf of the Asset Owner entity of M&G plc including NZAOA reporting, TCFD reporting, Stewardship Code and UN Principles of Responsible Investment.
• Compiling ESG‑related management information on Asset Owner portfolios in order to improve and inform ESG reporting.
• Assist and advise functions within the Asset Owner to integrate and implement ESG in their BAU activity.

• An interest in and some knowledge of ESG topics and investment considerations.
• Ability to research potentially unfamiliar topics and translate findings into investment policies and positions in the context of insurance investments.
• Comfort in working with and presenting to stakeholders across different functions and knowledge bases.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and deliver work in a flexible manner and to deadlines.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Effective analytical skills.
• Effective problem solving skills.
• Good MS Office Suite skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI).

• Some knowledge of asset classes and their roles in multi‑asset and annuity portfolios.
• Some knowledge of social issues in sustainability and how they may impact investment strategy; examples such as human rights, modern slavery in supply chains, economic activity in conflict affected and high risk areas, and living wage compensation.

• IMC qualification desirable.
• CFA or ESG qualification an advantage.

London

Experienced Colleague

Amy Curtis

7th November 2025

At M&G we are committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:

• A valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions.
• Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services.
• 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy.
• Inspiring Families policy with comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy and paternity leave.
• Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you with family options.

To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering visit Life at M&G.

M&G has a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture underpinned by our policies and employee‑led networks. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and also welcome those who take part in military service and who are 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.

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