At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dedicated ESG research team and support impactful investment strategies.
- Company: PGIM Credit, a global leader in asset management with a diverse culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy private medical insurance, generous annual leave, and a strong retirement plan.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in sustainable investing while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Passion for ESG topics, analytical skills, and some coding experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ 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.
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:
- The credit research team within PGIM Credit Fixed Income has an opening for an ESG Investment Analyst. This role is on a dedicated ESG research team within the broader credit team.
- The firm aims to integrate ESG factors likely to influence the financial value of its investments into its fundamental credit analyses.
- ESG assessments of individual issuers are largely the responsibility of credit research analysts and economists.
- As a member of the ESG Research team, you would support the development and maintenance of the ESG frameworks and tools used for issuer-level analysis.
- Assist credit research analysts in applying those frameworks and tools, contribute to higher-level, thematic ESG research, assist in the firm’s ESG engagement activities, and generally act as a source of expertise on ESG topics.
What you can expect:
- Supporting senior analysts on the ESG team to cover specific sectors and countries, which will also involve partnering with PGIM FI’s credit research analysts and economists.
- Maintaining and enhancing PGIM FI’s approach to analyzing ESG risks and opportunities as well as the proprietary framework for applying its ESG impact ratings.
- Undertaking sector, thematic, and issuer-level ESG research across all fixed income asset classes and regions.
- Participating in ESG engagement efforts in close partnership with credit research analysts and economists.
- Contributing to ESG-related thought leadership for use by PGIM Fixed Income and its clients.
- Recommending and developing new analytical tools, and working with the firm’s technology solutions group to implement these where needed.
- Supporting the client advisory group to communicate the firm’s ESG approach to clients.
What you will bring:
- A strong interest in ESG-related topics and research.
- Excellent analytical skills, as well as creativity and a proven capacity for critical thinking.
- Intellectual curiosity and a strong personal interest in ESG subject matter; ability to learn new concepts quickly.
- Competency in moderate data analysis; strong Excel skills and at least some meaningful experience with / knowledge of coding.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships, both internally and externally.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and concepts.
- Clear capacity to maintain focus and deliver required outputs on time.
- Self-motivation, self-reliance and good organizational skills.
- Strong written and spoken English language skills.
What will set you apart?
- Worked in a position with some ESG/sustainability-related responsibilities.
- A relevant advanced degree and/or CFA.
- Proficiency with Bloomberg, MSCI and ISS, and/or Aladdin.
- 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 1.8 million.
PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.
PGIM Credit | ESG Investment Associate employer: Prudential Financial
Prudential Financial is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where employees can thrive. With competitive benefits such as private medical insurance and generous annual leave, the company fosters a supportive culture that prioritises employee well-being and growth. Join us to be part of a team that values proactive individuals and provides opportunities for professional development in a vibrant city.
