Sustainability Engagement Manager
Sustainability Engagement Manager
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Job Description
Lets be #BrilliantTogether
OVERVIEW:
We are immediately seeking aSustainability Engagement Manager in Stockholmto join our global Sustainability Engagement team.
ISS ESG provides a variety of stewardship and engagement solutions including two Collaborative Engagement solutions where ISS ESG facilitates dialogue with companies on behalf of investors: NormBased Engagement and Thematic Engagement.
These solutions support responsible investors in fulfilling their commitment to active ownership; to incorporating ESG principles into ownership policies and practices; to seeking disclosure on ESG issues from companies they invest in; and to reporting on activities and progress. The solutions also support clients efforts to meet expectations and responsibilities set out in Stewardship Codes.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience of engagement with companies and/or good understanding of international standards and guidelines as recognized in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. They will have strong communication and analytical skills. They will also have strong organisational skills and will be able to review and prioritise effectively to deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality. The successful candidate will be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with a global team based in London (UK) Mumbai (India) Paris (France) and Stockholm (Sweden).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Undertake engagement dialogue with companies through written correspondence and (virtual) meetings
Analyse and assess responses from companies producing commentary engagement metrics and quarterly and annual reports to investor clients
Coordinate engagement activities and key deliverables by established deadlines
Contribute to internal quality management processes
Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Research and Methodology teams
Contribute to the coordination of responses to internal and external enquiries in a timely manner
Support the Sales and Client Success Teams with product presentations to prospects and clients
Monitor industry and market developments and initiatives to review alignment of product against market expectations
Contribute to the development of new engagement services and processes in close collaboration with colleagues across the globe
Collaborate with Marketing and Communications on the promotion of our engagement products and services
Contribute to the production of thought leadership pieces in the area of stewardship and engagement
QUALIFICATIONS:
515 years of relevant working experience
Excellent knowledge of ESG sustainability and responsible investment
Previous experience in a stewardship/engagement related role would be a plus
An interest in corporate controversies concerning global norms on business malpractice human rights environmental protection and/or labour standards
Excellent project management and administrative skills
Excellent communication skills: The individual must be able to engage professionally with companies clients colleagues and external stakeholders
Strong academic qualifications (Masters in relevant field desirable but not required)
Proficient user of Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint)
Excellent language skills both written and oral (Requiredfluency in English; fluency in anotherlanguage is a plus)
Personal skills:
A desire to show initiative
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Wellorganised good at juggling tasks and prioritising
Methodical and thorough approach to work
Ability to work towards deadlines and under pressure
Strong communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team across cultures
Ability to think strategically and to be creative
#LIJO1 #MIDSENIOR #ESG
What You Can Expect from Us
At ISS STOXX our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills perspectives and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources support and opportunities to growprofessionally and personally.
Together we foster an environment that fuels creativity drives innovation and shapes our future success.
Lets empower collaborate and inspire.
Lets be #BrilliantTogether.
About ISS STOXX
ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985 we offer topnotch benchmark and custom indices globally helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance sustainability cyber risk and fund intelligence. Majorityowned by Deutsche Brse Group ISS STOXX has over 3400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide serving around 6400 clients including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG cyber and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders benefit.
ISS ESG solutions enable investors to develop and integrate sustainable investing policies and practices engage on responsible investment issues and monitor portfolio company practices through screening solutions. ISS ESG also provides climate data analytics and advisory services to help financial market participants understand measure and act on climaterelated risks across all asset classes. In addition ESG solutions cover corporate and country ESG research and ratings enabling its clients to identify material social and environmental risks and opportunities.
The Swedish Confederation of Professional Associations (SACO) is a politically independent central organization for 22 unions comprising university graduates in Sweden. You are welcome to contact the local representatives of SACO at ISSEthix on . However note that no applications sent to this email address will be accepted.
Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) is committed to fostering cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination or harassment against any applicant or employee on the basis of race color ethnicity creed religion sex age height weight citizenship status national origin social origin sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression pregnancy status marital status familial status mental or physical disability veteran status military service or status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as protected status). All activities including but not limited to recruiting and hiring recruitment advertising promotions performance appraisals training job assignments compensation demotions transfers terminations (including layoffs) benefits and other terms conditions and privileges of employment are and will be administered on a nondiscriminatory basis consistent with all applicable federal state and local requirements.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
