Responsible Investment & Stewardship Analyst

Are you passionate about responsible investing and eager to make a real impact?We’re looking for an experienced Responsible Investment Analyst to help strengthen how ESG factors are embedded across our investment approach and partner fund services.This role is a brilliant opportunity to support LGPS Central’s responsible investment ambitions, helping deliver meaningful analysis, reporting and insight on sustainability, climate and stewardship across public and private markets.If you are passionate about responsible investment, climate risk and helping long term investors make better decisions, this could be the next step in your career.#ResponsibleInvestment #ESG #Sustainability #ClimateRisk #AssetManagement #Pensions #InvestmentCareersWhat you’ll do:As a Responsible Investment Analyst, here’s a flavour of what you’ll get involved in:Work closely with investment teams to support ESG integration and responsible investment activity across portfoliosAnalyse quantitative and qualitative data to produce ESG, climate and sustainability reports that support investment decision making and risk managementSupport the delivery of sustainability, climate change and TCFD reports to Partner Funds and present findings where requiredConduct due diligence on new external manager appointments across equities, fixed income and private marketsMonitor external managers’ responsible investment integration and stewardship performance across asset classesSupport internal investment teams with analysis of ESG risks and related investment considerationsSupport the Head of Stewardship with voting and engagement activityRespond to ad hoc requests from Partner Funds on responsible investment and reporting mattersSupport the RI&E Manager (Net Zero) with the implementation of LGPS Central’s Net Zero strategyContribute to LGPS Central’s own TCFD reporting, Stewardship Code submissions and UNPRI reportingSupport Partner Funds with their evolving responsible investment and sustainability reporting requirementsContribute to investment team meetings and build strong working relationships across the businessDevelop a broad understanding of how an asset manager operates through exposure to portfolio management, compliance, legal, operations, finance and client relationsPromote LGPS Central positively within the industry and contribute to the continued development of our responsible investment capabilityAbout us:LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for eight local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Funds, and it is responsible for managing £45bn+ of their assets. It is one of eight Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK.LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are:Cheshire Pension FundDerbyshire Pension FundLeicestershire Pension FundNottinghamshire Pension FundShropshire Pension FundStaffordshire Pension FundWest Midlands Pension FundWorcestershire Pension FundThe Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class.LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybridworking environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links.Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds.Requirements:The successful candidate will have a genuine interest in responsible investment and a strong desire to build a career in ESG and sustainability within asset management. The successful candidate will demonstrate:Demonstrable interest in ESG and responsible investment through academic study, work experience or bothAwareness of the interaction between ESG factors, including climate change, and investment outcomesUnderstanding of climate related risks, including carbon risk metricsStrong analytical capability and confidence working with both quantitative and qualitative informationStrong report writing and presentation skillsMotivation to support long term investors in managing ESG and climate related risksAbility to use initiative and take ownership of workflow when requiredA proactive and self starting approach to workStrong relationship building skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholdersIntermediate to advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint and WordPower BI and Bloomberg knowledge would be advantageous, although training will be providedQualifications:Relevant degreePostgraduate qualification in a related subject would be an advantageA Level Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or Business Studies would be an advantageInvestment Management Certificate preferredWillingness to study for the CFA ESG CertificateWhat do we Offer?We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy:Competitive salaryAn enhanced and generous Pension Scheme30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays2 days paid volunteering daysAn extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidaysExcellent Learning & Development OpportunitiesWelfare and Family-friendly policiesEnhanced pay for new parentsAccess to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing SupportVitality Private Medical InsuranceHybrid WorkingCompany Service AwardsCycle to Work SchemeCompany Electric Vehicle Scheme