Investment Director, Sustainable Investment

Company Overview

As a global investment manager, we help institutions, intermediaries and individuals meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. But as the world changes, so do our clients’ needs. That’s why we have a long history of adapting to suit the times and keeping our focus on what matters most to our clients.

Doing this takes experience and expertise. We bring together people and data to spot the trends that will shape the future. This provides a unique perspective which allows us to always invest with conviction. We are responsible for $978.1 billion (£773.7 billion / €912.6 billion)* of assets for our clients who trust us to deliver sustainable returns. We remain determined to build future prosperity for them, and for all of society. Today, we have 6,000+ people across six continents who focus on doing just this.

We are a global business that’s managed locally. This allows us to always keep our clients’ needs at the heart of everything we do. For over 200 years and more than seven generations we’ve grown and developed our expertise in tandem with our clients’ needs and interests.

*as at 30 June 2024

Overview of role

The primary objective of the role is to establish and enhance Schroders’ sustainable investment proposition with clients and build Schroders’ credentials across Asia Pacific. Ultimately this will lead to a growth in AUM in sustainable investment products, longevity in client relationships and strong brand recognition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be an ambassador for Sustainability at Schroders in Asia through presenting to clients and other external stakeholders such as regulators and the media, and participation in regional industry and policy groups.
• Collaborate with client group colleagues in Asia to build and enhance Schroders sustainability credentials with clients through:

1. Delivering client presentations on sustainability
2. Engaging with Client Group teams to build the overall sustainability brand
3. Support the Head of Sustainability, APAC, to develop Schroders regional sustainable client engagement strategy and initiatives
4. Supporting sales & RFP teams to enable them to produce high quality and effectively written RFPs, RFIs etc.

• Collaborate with investment colleagues in Asia to support their sustainability knowledge:

1. Ensure investment teams make effective use of sustainability resources, including tools, central RFP materials and other educational materials
2. Support product development of a suite of sustainability products, particularly those that meet regional needs
3. Collaborate with the stakeholders globally, including the sustainable investment team, to strengthen the firm’s global sustainability strategy.

• Act as the voice of Asia for sustainable investing and contribute to increasing the regional expertise to the global team.
• Support the production of regionally-focused sustainability research, identifying emerging regional ESG issues and assessing their implications for industries, businesses and investment decisions.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors/Master’s Degree holder preferably in Finance, Environmental Science, Risk Management or other equivalently appropriate disciplines
• At least 5 years’ experience in product or investment management with exposure to sustainable investing or environmental, social and governance (ESG) analysis.
• Experience with approaches to integrating sustainability factors into investment decision-making processes.
• Experience in sustainable investing practices, ESG framework and industry standards.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey sustainable strategies to clients, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Passionate about sustainability and keeping up-to-date with relevant regulations and guidelines related to sustainable investing.

We recognise potential, whoever you are

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics.

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