Sustainability Risk Integration Manager

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. Context for the role:The post holder will sit within the second line of defense (2LoD) risk function in the Organisational Risk team. This team i s tasked with identifying and managing sustainability (ESG), behavioural and reputational risks arising from process and procedures,behaviours and communication approaches that could impact M&G plc. As well as supporting M&G plc to manage ESG risks, the team is also an active participant in industry collaborations and initiatives. The Sustainability Risk Integration manager will lead the risk management approach at M&G Plc on ESG integration. This role covers ESG integration in the asset manager and asset owner, ESG product governance and controls and ESG client reporting. As an investment business, successful ESG integration is critical to meeting stakeholder demands, including but not limited to customers, regulators and investors. This requires changes to investment process, investment controls, ESG data availability and ESGproduct reporting, as well as the development of a number of ESG tools and frameworks that have been developed, such as our ESG scorecard and sustainable investment test methodology . Reporting to the Head of Sustainability Risk, the Sustainability Risk Integration Manager will be a key member of a multi-faceted team working flexibly and collaboratively to deliver M&Gs goals. Key accountabilities for this role:

• 2LOD lead - Investment integration oversight
• Lead ESG tools review and oversight
• Lead Stewardship activity oversight
• Lead Greenwashing controls oversight
• Lead ESG investment oversight
• Lead relevant thematic reviews around investment process, ESG tools, ESG product reporting and/or stewardship (excluding climate methodologies)
• Draft/review relevant content for ESG commitments reporting

Key knowledge, skills and experience:• Knowledge

• Knowledge of sustainability matters in financial services, preferably including experience of working with investment businesses on ESG integration, covering topics such as investment process, ESG data, ESG product governance and controls, ESG tools.
• Background knowledge of ESG matters across E, S and G including climate change, biodiversity, social matters and governance.
• Working knowledge of financial services ESG regulatory and legislative frameworks
• Working knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks
• Knowledge of life & pensions and savings & investment products, markets and competitors

• Skills

• Strong team player, with proven ability to effectively collaborate within team and wider business, as well as coaching and delegating appropriately
• Growth mindset, continuously developing self and challenging business to improve
• Excellent communicator, written and oral - with proven ability to produce structured documents in Word, PPT and Excel
• Ability to review control environment around internally developed ESG tools, covering control design, use of data, methodology and results review.
• Self-starter, with strong time management skills, ability to deliver under pressure, prioritise to produce results and communicate challenges

• Experience

• Understanding of the wider business, economic, regulatory and market environment in which M&G plc operates, with experience of ESG development in financial services
• Experience of ESG reporting, risk management, developing frameworks, process and controls reviews and development, providing risk guidance and developing policy/position statements
• At least 5 years of experience working in regulated financial services environment, understanding importance of clear audit trails and communication of risks, options, decisions and recommendations

Experience Level: Manager / Expert Recruiter: Helen Simons 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.