Head of Responsible Investment

A highly regarded asset manager is looking to hire a Head of Responsible Investment for their London office.

The purpose of this role is to lead, develop and manage the Responsible Investment function and integrate ESG factors across a wide range of asset classes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the firm's ESG strategy, working with investment teams to help shape investment strategy and inform on risks and opportunities in portfolios.
• Lead, coach and manage a team of analysts; responsible for overseeing all activities within the team and fostering a collaborative culture.
• Oversee and implement firm's voting and engagement policy based on Sustainable Investment themes and voting priorities.
• Increase awareness of ESG investing internally through engagement with senior stakeholders across the business.
• Develop the internal and external reporting on ESG activities.
• Provide thought leadership on ESG Investing for internal and external audiences.
• Build and manage external relationships.

Candidate Requirements:

• Relevant work experience in the ESG/Responsible Investment space at an asset manager, asset owner or investment consultancy.
• Proven experience at a senior level in this space with at least 4 years in a leadership capacity and a track record of training and leading effective teams.
• Demonstrable experience of successful ESG strategy development and implementation.
• Strong interpersonal and engagement skills; ability to influence and inspire internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective public speaker ideal with previous external comms experience including liaising with print and broadcast media as well as policymakers.
• Educated to degree level.