Director of ESG Research and Engagement
This position will be a dual location between our EMEA Headquarters in Henley-on-Thames and our London offices in the West End. This position is a senior role required to lead the global ESG research and engagement agenda, produce ESG analysis at company, sector and thematic level globally and engage at company and collaborative level.
The Director of ESG research and engagement will report to the Global Head of ESG. This role will work closely with investment teams globally to deliver ESG research and to engage in dialogue on ESG issues globally across asset classes. This position will lead a team of ESG analysts. This is an opportunity to join a growing team at an exciting time in the Invesco ESG journey.
Key Responsibilities
ESG research frameworks and tools
• Build industry leading ESG research capabilities
• Co-ordinate and set up tools and systems for high impact research and engagement with focus on outcomes
• Interface with the technology teams and tools and systems
• Evaluate and assess research providers
• Assess suitability of research tools and systems for all asset classes including equities, fixed income, quantitative and real assets
Producing research
• Produce proprietary ESG company level research with emphasis on investment relevance.
• Leveraging internal and external tools to produce research.
• Generalist research coverage globally and across equities and fixed interest.
• Producing sector level ESG analysis on specific areas of interest across investment teams
• Monitoring company activities on an on-going basis and keeping abreast of event risks
• Ability to produce research of relevance to sustainability product
Collaborative and individual engagement
• Engaging in dialogue with companies on specific ESG related agenda items
• Engaging with companies both at senior executive and non-executive board levels
• Collaborating with other investors on thematic areas of interest via networks and forums
• Analysing environmental and socially related shareholder resolutions
• Effective internal dialogue with investment teams on ESG company and sector research as well as portfolio level view of ESG performance
Leadership and team contribution
• Leading ESG research team
• Representation at industry forums and events
• Contribution to thought leadership pieces periodically
• Contributing to special projects and other team activities
• Data governance
• Provide any other assistance relating to the above or as reasonably required by the role.
• Ensure all activities are in line with Invesco’s Conduct principles
Key Requirements
Experience
• At least 10 years previous experience of ESG research and engagement within investment management across asset classes
• Previous experience in driving ESG research frameworks as well as ESG engagement both individually and collectively
• Knowledge and prior use of ESG research tools and technology
Personal Attributes Required
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal and people management skills
• Independence of thought
• Results focused
• Prioritisation and task management
• Accepts responsibility
• Demonstrated interest in ESG matters
Qualifications Required
• Minimum BSc
• Investment Management Certificate is desirable.
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