Director Corporate Finance

Job Description

At M&G our purpose is to help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly. As a business, we are continuing to take steps towards a sustainable future, delivering better long-term solutions for our customers and clientsand identifying new opportunities to make a positive impact for our environment and communities . To help us achieve our vision were looking for exceptional people who live our values of care and integrity and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliverresults and keep it simple. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role. The Role:M&G Investments are looking for a Director of Corporate Finance and Stewardship (CF&S) to join the CF&S team. The CF&S teams main role is to provide the investment teams with corporate financial advice and support for engagements and voting as part of theinvestment teams wider stewardship responsibilities. The CF&S team is part of M&Gs Stewardship & Sustainability team that supports both the plc and all asset classes in M&G Investments in terms of Stewardship. The main responsibilities for this role are to maintain contact with company management on a variety of sustainability issues including climate, diversity, corporate governance, strategy and capital allocation. This includes monitoring company performance,advising Fund Managers on corporate transactions and managing the wall crossing process when required and proxy voting. This is a great opportunity for an experienced (10+ years) professional in the Asset Management industry who has worked in the UK Capital Markets directly to represent M&G and the team internally and externally. Key Responsibilities for this role:

• Engaging with companies, alongside the investment teams in the UK, Europe and globally on a variety of sustainability issues including climate, diversity and inclusion, corporate governance (including Board composition & remuneration), strategy and capitalallocation.
• Review company performance on an on-going basis
• Effective management of price sensitive information and active involvement in capital raisings and corporate activity
• Responsibility for execution of votes in a timely and considered manner
• Liaising with shareholder bodies, including the Investment Association, on proposals such as remuneration, IIGCC, Climate Action 100+ on climate and ICGN and ACGA on international corporate governance matters.
• Contribute to the wider Corporate Finance & Stewardship agenda on all areas including share ownership policies, responsible investment, regulatory developments, engagement with external parties and developing voting polices and guidelines.
• To work collaboratively with colleagues and take personal accountability to maintain and enhance controls you are responsible for to support improvement of the overall control environment, customers outcomes and a reduction in M&Gs operational risk.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• A sound knowledge of listed corporates in the UK, Europe and globally.
• Familiarity with engagement with Boards and senior company management at listed corporates.
• Familiarity with capital raisings and corporate activity.
• Familiarity with the legal and regulatory framework surrounding shareholder engagement and intervention with Boards and with investee companies.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• A flexible and adaptable approach
• Build good relationships internally and externally
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Effective analytical skills
• Client and delivery focussed
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Be a role model for good business practises
• Identify and fulfil regulatory requirements applicable to their role

Key Work Level Accountabilities - Manager or Expert

• For people managers, accountable for managing and motivating others to ensure quality of delivery to customers and stakeholders
• For technical specialists, accountable for delivering expert advice or service, using specialist knowledge and subject matter expertise
• Applies judgement to deliver outcomes, evaluating a range of potential solutions, considering the impact for customers, cost and risk
• Manages conflicts that may impact delivery
• Challenges upwards given knowledge of delivery and awareness of complex systems and the broader picture
• Identifies and anticipates need for changes to continuously improve quality and efficiency of output
• Manages resources and risks using expert judgment, know-how and experience

Work Level: Manager / Expert Recruiter Name: Suzie Threlfall We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity,age, sexual orientation, nationality or disability we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.