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About Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) is the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment. It works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors and to support a network of international investor signatories in incorporating these factors into their investment and ownership decisions. PRI acts in the long-term interests of its signatories, of the financial markets and economies in which they operate, and ultimately of the environment and society as a whole. Founded in 2006, the PRI has grown into an independent organization that signatories from over 3000 organizations rely on for guidance and collaboration. It is headquartered in London, with offices in various locations around the world to facilitate its global operations. The PRI provides practical ESG resources, including guidance documents, webinars, events, and reporting frameworks to help investors integrate ESG issues into their processes. The organization’s mission aligns with advancing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by advocating for sustainable and ethical investment practices. This global initiative supports its signatories through comprehensive research, policy advocacy, and collaborative engagements aimed at mitigating ESG-related risks and harnessing the potential for positive social impact.
About this Role
The Senior Responsible Investment Ecosystem Manager for the UK & Ireland will play a crucial role within the Responsible Investment Ecosystems (RIE) team. This team includes colleagues focused on the UK and Ireland and aims to enhance local responsible investment practices and promote investor engagement. This role will involve close collaboration with an existing UK & Ireland Senior Responsible Investment Manager and will report directly to the Head of UK & Ireland. The position entails working with the PRI’s signatory base to enhance their experience, aid local implementation of global PRI programs, and convene investors for peer learning and exchange. A significant part of this role involves working with the Head of UK & Ireland on executing the PRI’s strategy for the region, supporting a conducive regulatory environment, and engaging with investors and stakeholders on market-led initiatives aligned with the PRI’s global priorities. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to the organization’s growth and the advancement of responsible investment practices. This position also includes the expectation of occasional domestic and international travel for signatory meetings, industry events, and internal team meetings.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to building a strong local RIE by convening local investors, policymakers, and relevant stakeholders.
- Work directly with the Head of UK & Ireland on signatory engagement, focusing on outreach, re-engagement, and retention.
- Support policy colleagues in outreach to signatories regarding key policy and regulatory developments.
- Engage UK signatories to support the progression of their Responsible Investment (RI) practices through PRI reporting, Progression Pathways, Community of Practice sessions, Investor Collaborative Initiatives, and PRI-supported events.
- Strengthen existing and develop new relationships with key stakeholders in England and Scotland to support the development of the local RI ecosystem.
- Conduct outreach to strategic targets, including public and corporate pension plans, insurers, endowments/foundations, key asset managers, and consultants.
- Assist on strategic and/or ad hoc projects consistent with overall RIE team or PRI objectives.
- Represent PRI at relevant events to raise the organization’s profile in the market and showcase recent research, initiatives, and guides.
- Contribute to overall team effectiveness by participating in EMEA team monthly and global team quarterly meetings.
- Develop strong working relationships with other PRI teams addressing UK & Ireland market-related issues.
Requirements
- Experience working in asset management or the financial sector, preferably within the Asset Owner or Investment Management community in the UK.
- Deep understanding of the UK institutional investment landscape, its trends, opportunities, and challenges related to responsible investment.
- Proven client-facing, business development, and relationship management skills, preferably within the financial sector or other service-based industries like management consulting.
- Proven stakeholder management skills and experience in executing a strategy or business plans.
- Strong interest in responsible investment, sustainability, and ESG issues, and their impact on long-term investment outcomes and society.
- Excellent written communication and verbal presentation skills.
- Very good project management skills with experience in delivering complex projects successfully.
- A collaborative and consultative approach to working with others and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.
- Commitment to developing others and a growth mindset, actively pursuing continuous professional and personal development.
- IT/Digital skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), CRM – Salesforce, social media, Zoom, and other webinar platforms.
Benefits
- Potential for flexible working arrangements, both formal and informal.
- Inclusion in a growing and inclusive team within the wider Responsible Investment Ecosystem team.
- Opportunities to travel domestically and internationally for professional engagement.
- Participation in the development and implementation of ESG practices at a strategic level.
