ESG Policy & Disclosure Manager

Job Description

At M&G our vision is: to become the best loved and most successful savings and investment business and were looking for people who are excited about joining us on our journey. Were digitally transforming and investing heavily in technology and innovationto develop new and improved customer propositions that really raise the bar for our customers. To help us achieve our vision were looking for exceptional people who live our values and behaviours and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver resultsand keep it simple. We know that an inclusive environment makes us more accessible and ensures we attract, engage, promote and retain exceptional people. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation,ethnicity/nationality, disability, or military service and welcome those who have taken career breaks. We will consider flexible working arrangements or home working arrangements for any of our roles. What you can expect from us: We are committed to creatingan environment where you can be exceptional at all you do. To help us deliver this, we promise to: Challenge Your Limits by creating a stimulating working environment and providing opportunities for you to be involved in meaningful and challenging work SupportYour Aspirations with a commitment to learning and development that helps you achieve and build your experience with people who want you to succeed Value Your Input whereby leaders and managers will involve you in key decisions, listen to your thoughts andrecognise the important contribution you make Balance Your Life through a work life partnership that focuses on making this an inclusive, diverse and friendly place to work and offers the flexibility and support that enables everyone to be at their best Howdo we support our employees: All M&G plc employees will be supported in the workplace through our M&G Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). If you need counselling, confidential financial or legal advice. The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days ayear and offers access to qualified professionals who can provide specialist information, advice and support on many issues. It offers a broad range of services, including help with family issues, maintaining work/life balance and mental health support. JobDescription ESG Manager - Stewardship & Sustainability, Policy and Disclosure. The Role: The purpose of this role is to support the Head of Policy & Disclosure in delivering the policy and disclosure components of the groups firm-wide environmental, social& governance "ESG" Programme and BAU. The position is within the Stewardship & Sustainability team within the asset manager (AM), but covers sustainability matters across the group spanning the asset owner (AO) and corporate (plc) functions. This is a permanentfull time position. Key Work Level Accountabilities: Experienced Colleague: Accountable for providing a quality service or product to stakeholders, using skills/experience built through significant practical experience or training Works within establishedframeworks and procedures, with the freedom to interpret them to solve a range of problems Delivers outputs that are clearly defined, using discretion over how to achieve them Makes suggestions for improvements to the work of the team, based on previous experienceand knowledge of similar situations Key Responsibilities for this role: Define and develop thematic investment policies. Define ESG disclosures necessary to meet the firms stakeholders expectations, regulatory requirements and optimise the firms ESG ratings.Preparation of the groups mandatory and voluntary sustainability disclosures for inclusion within the groups formal annual report and accounts, Sustainability Report, and website disclosures. Preparation of ESG content for external communications including:investors, customers, regulators and NGOs Preparation of ESG content for internal communications including: Board and colleague training. Develop and maintain databank of ESG content and messaging on ESG themes and issues, Monitor ESG and sustainability-relatedpolicy and regulatory developments applicable to our markets, determine implications for the group (plc, AO and AM), engaging with internal stakeholders to mobilise necessary actions, and external stakeholders to respond on behalf of the group. Undertake continualanalysis of peer companies and other corporates to assess benchmark ESG positioning and disclosures, whilst identifying best practice Liaise with all relevant internal functions and help co-ordinate responses to regulatory and other ESG developments and initiativesSupport M&G plcs relationships with relevant NGOs and sustainability institutions, external ESG data and ratings providers, preparing the groups submissions to key ESG rating and surveys (eg CSA, CDP etc) and review and manage ratings from providers (MSCI,ISS ESG etc) to ensure scores are appropriate. Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Technical knowledge of ESG issues particularly climate risk. Knowledge of policy and regulatory developments and disclosure requirements and best practice. Knowledge of financialservices and ideally life insurance and asset management sectors. Take proactive ownership and responsibility of issues and manage effectively through to resolution Excellent stakeholder skills - is able to effectively listen, communicate, challenge and influencecolleagues from multiple business areas Strong and effective communicator, able to present M&G plc capabilities to external data and ratings providers and use persuasion skills to optimise outcomes Organised and thorough in approach with high attention todetail and accuracy Demonstrates discretion and integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information. Adaptable and flexible in approach and working patterns Excellent knowledge and practical experience of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Documentpreparation and document management experience We live by four behaviours at M&G and we ask all our employees to: Inspire Others - Support and encourage each other, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed Embrace Change - Be opento change, willing to be challenged and able to adapt quickly and imaginatively to new ideas Deliver Results - Focus on outcomes, set high standards and deliver with energy and determination Keep it Simple - Cut through complexity and bureaucracy, be clearand decisive and never overcomplicate things