LGBT Great
RI Specialist
LGBT Great, Providence, Rhode Island, United States,
The team Man Group’s Responsible Investment (RI) team drives actions to integrate RI in Man’s investment teams. Our RI mission focuses on five key areas: incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) concepts in our strategies; adopting a data-driven approach; in-depth, proprietary RI research; stewardship of our client assets; and education and advocacy to advance the science of Responsible Investing. The RI team is responsible for managing ESG risks and capitalising on ESG opportunities as guided by the RI Leadership.Purpose of the Responsible Investment Specialist
The RI Specialist will be central to advancing the mission of the RI team. The primary responsibilities are to act as an RI advisor and advocate to three key constituencies: our portfolio managers; our clients and consultants; and our sales professionals. The RI Specialist will collaborate with portfolio teams to drive further ESG integration into their investment process (aligned to our clients’ goals) and analyze the competitive landscape to help inform and shape product development and positioning. They will interact with clients, consultants and prospects to help explain our approaches to responsible investment—from Man’s regulatory frameworks to fund-specific RI/ESG integration—across our diverse set of investment strategies. The RI Specialist will also liaise with our Sales staff to increase awareness of our RI strategies, refine product strategy and drive growth in those assets, in line with our client’s needs.Specific Responsibilities
Act as an adviser to cross-asset investment teams (quant and discretionary) on RI-related matters.Identify material strategy-specific RI factors and advise on product positioning, industry developments and client preferences.Work with Sales staff to identify sales opportunities, drive RI strategy growth and AUM growth across the firm, in line with our clients’ goals.Act as the RI expert/advisor in client presentations to add ESG credibility to increase Sales’ effectiveness.Build a deep understanding of clients’ ESG preferences and work alongside Sales/investment teams to develop customised RI solutions to help clients meet their specific sustainability and financial goals.Understand developments in the RI market such as asset flows and performance trends.Produce monthly performance commentaries on Man Group’s core RI product offering.Work with the Investment Services teams to respond to client-related RI queries and produce external RI materials.Act as a thought leader internally and externally, including presenting at client conferences and external conferences/panels.Key Competencies
Strong interest in environmental and social issues and how they relate to RI.Interest and knowledge in financial markets more broadly.Possess subject matter expertise in the RI field, including detailed understanding of key ESG themes that affect asset prices and the regulatory/reporting frameworks in various jurisdictions.Team-oriented and the ability to navigate a complex environment with multiple stakeholders.Technical skills to leverage low-code / no-code tools such as Excel, PowerBI or JupyterHub.Demonstrated problem-solving ability and intellectual curiosity.Strong oral and written communication skills.Dynamic presentation skills.Proven project management and organizational skills.Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines.Qualifications
Degree in Finance/Economics/Business (or similar); Masters, MBA, CFA preferred. 5+ years investment experience with at least 3 years in responsible investing.Location
LondonOur Culture, Values and Benefits at Man
Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry.Man Group supports many charities and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme. We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.
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The RI Specialist will be central to advancing the mission of the RI team. The primary responsibilities are to act as an RI advisor and advocate to three key constituencies: our portfolio managers; our clients and consultants; and our sales professionals. The RI Specialist will collaborate with portfolio teams to drive further ESG integration into their investment process (aligned to our clients’ goals) and analyze the competitive landscape to help inform and shape product development and positioning. They will interact with clients, consultants and prospects to help explain our approaches to responsible investment—from Man’s regulatory frameworks to fund-specific RI/ESG integration—across our diverse set of investment strategies. The RI Specialist will also liaise with our Sales staff to increase awareness of our RI strategies, refine product strategy and drive growth in those assets, in line with our client’s needs.Specific Responsibilities
Act as an adviser to cross-asset investment teams (quant and discretionary) on RI-related matters.Identify material strategy-specific RI factors and advise on product positioning, industry developments and client preferences.Work with Sales staff to identify sales opportunities, drive RI strategy growth and AUM growth across the firm, in line with our clients’ goals.Act as the RI expert/advisor in client presentations to add ESG credibility to increase Sales’ effectiveness.Build a deep understanding of clients’ ESG preferences and work alongside Sales/investment teams to develop customised RI solutions to help clients meet their specific sustainability and financial goals.Understand developments in the RI market such as asset flows and performance trends.Produce monthly performance commentaries on Man Group’s core RI product offering.Work with the Investment Services teams to respond to client-related RI queries and produce external RI materials.Act as a thought leader internally and externally, including presenting at client conferences and external conferences/panels.Key Competencies
Strong interest in environmental and social issues and how they relate to RI.Interest and knowledge in financial markets more broadly.Possess subject matter expertise in the RI field, including detailed understanding of key ESG themes that affect asset prices and the regulatory/reporting frameworks in various jurisdictions.Team-oriented and the ability to navigate a complex environment with multiple stakeholders.Technical skills to leverage low-code / no-code tools such as Excel, PowerBI or JupyterHub.Demonstrated problem-solving ability and intellectual curiosity.Strong oral and written communication skills.Dynamic presentation skills.Proven project management and organizational skills.Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines.Qualifications
Degree in Finance/Economics/Business (or similar); Masters, MBA, CFA preferred. 5+ years investment experience with at least 3 years in responsible investing.Location
LondonOur Culture, Values and Benefits at Man
Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry.Man Group supports many charities and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme. We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.
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