PGIM Credit | Investment Associate, Sustainable Investment Portfolio Specialist in London

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.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers!

What you will do:

• Support PGIM Credit’s sustainable investment team 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.
• 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.
• 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 escalate 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.

PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

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.

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.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.