Primary Responsibilities
- Engage with clients as the primary client facing ESG expert for North America and APAC
- Represent SSGA’s ESG investment capabilities with clients, across investments/research, investment strategies, and reporting/analytics\
- Guide clients as they advance along their ESG journey—ranging from the basics, such as education of ESG investment styles; to understanding evolving reporting regulations; to partnering with clients to develop bespoke ESG solutions to address their needs
- Serve as subject matter expert on ESG industry policies and regulations, staying attuned to the evolving landscape and any related implications for SSGA’s ESG efforts.
- Be conversant across all of SSGA’s ESG investment products. This includes ESG specific products, as well as the ESG philosophies of the various investment teams
- Partner with the Institutional Client Group to build and advance the ESG pipeline; identify high priority ESG opportunities and design a plan of engagement with these clients
- Collaborate with ESG partners strong relationships across the organization, including global ESG peers, investments, sales, regulatory, marketing and product teams
- Oversee ESG RFPs/DDQs process. Provide input as a subject matter expert, as well as ensure answers are accurate, up-to-date, and consistent
- Contribute to our ESG thought leadership platform and help shape the research agenda on salient ESG topics and trends
- Represent SSGA at key ESG industry events and conferences
Experience & Skills:
- 10+ years of experience in investment management, with experience in ESG investing/research and knowledge of ESG regulatory frameworks
- Significant experience in a client facing role, with strong communication and presentation skills
- Highly developed team player who works well cross-functionally, as well as understand the complexities of a large, global organization.
- Self-starter, motivated and driven to succeed; someone who will thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial team environment and is results oriented
- Significant travel may be required
Education
- Degree in Finance, Economics or similar field.
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