At a Glance
- Tasks: Support sustainable investment initiatives and collaborate with diverse teams on ESG projects.
- Company: Join PGIM, a global leader in asset management with a focus on inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, private medical insurance, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in sustainable finance while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong interest in ESG and excellent communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
A GLOBAL LEADING ASSET MANAGER WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE. As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.
What you will do:
- Support the senior sustainable investment portfolio specialist with client-facing and external communication aspects of the sustainable investment team’s responsibilities and objectives.
- Contribute to the preparation, review and ongoing maintenance of SFDR (EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation) related documentation and disclosures, working closely with sustainable investment, product, legal and compliance stakeholders to ensure these are accurate, consistent and aligned with regulatory and client requirements.
- Assist with the creation and review of sustainability-related reports, product documentation, stewardship reporting and sustainable investment policy materials.
- Review and draft ESG-related responses in client / prospect due diligence questionnaires (DDQs), requests for proposals (RFPs), consultant databases and other queries or requests.
- Support the senior sustainable investment portfolio specialist in reviewing, enhancing and maintaining written ESG and sustainable investment narratives used in client and prospect communications and marketing materials.
- Conduct ESG and sustainable investment competitive analysis and industry research, and make recommendations based on this research.
- Recommend and contribute to ESG thought leadership ideas.
- Develop and maintain systems, tools and processes relating to responsibilities above.
- Review client meeting notes and summarize key points of feedback for the ESG team.
What you will bring:
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Good judgement, professional maturity, and a sense of when to elevate questions.
- Excellent writing, editing and communication skills.
- A clear capacity to maintain focus, manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously and deliver required outputs on time.
- Self-motivation, self-reliance and good organizational skills; many aspects of the role are open-ended.
- Intellectual curiosity and creativity, and the ability to learn new concepts quickly.
- Proven ability to work across functional groups, and to build and maintain strong relationships.
- A strong interest in ESG, sustainability and responsible investment topics.
- Strong written and spoken English language skills.
What will set you apart?
- Direct experience supporting sustainability-related reporting, regulatory disclosures, client communications or stewardship activities.
- Familiarity with major sustainable finance regulations and frameworks, such as SFDR, the EU Taxonomy, TCFD, SDR, the UK Stewardship Code, etc.
- A relevant advanced degree.
- Experience in fixed income and/or asset management.
What we offer you:
- Private Medical Insurance: PGIM offers private medical insurance and pays the full premium on behalf of all employees.
- Annual Leave of 25 to 28 days, based on years of service, at full pay.
- Retirement Savings Plan: Employees receive a company contribution of 10% basic annual salary and a maximum employer-matching contribution of 5% of basic annual salary.
- Life Assurance & Income Protection: Life Assurance for 8 times your basic annual salary, up to a max benefit of £1.8million. 60% of your basic annual salary for a limited payment terms of 5 years, at the end of which a capital sum of 2x your basic annual salary is payable.
About PGIM Credit: PGIM Credit Income is a global asset manager offering active solutions across all fixed income markets. Our business climate is a safe inclusive environment, centered around mutual respect, intellectual honesty, transparency, and teamwork.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: PGIM has a long‑held commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, rooted in the belief that this is a prerequisite for PGIM's success and sustainability.
PGIM Credit | ESG Investment Associate employer: Prudential Annuities Distributors (PAD)
Prudential Annuities Distributors (PAD) is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and proactive engagement. Located in the vibrant city of London, employees benefit from comprehensive perks such as private medical insurance, generous annual leave, and a robust retirement savings plan, all while being part of a dynamic team dedicated to professional growth and development.
Contact Details:
Prudential Annuities Distributors (PAD) Recruitment Team
