Responsible Investment Analyst
Please Note: The application deadline for this post has now passed.
Post Introduction
The purpose of the Responsible Investment Analyst role is to support and deliver key responsible investment functions within the Pensions Board, enabling the Board to maintain a position as a recognised leader in responsible investment. With a particular focus on climate and environmental issues, the role holder will be expected to deliver the key responsibilities outlined below: including supporting reporting, engagement, proxy voting, monitoring and screening, project management, and supporting the presentation of the Board’s work to internal and external audiences.
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We believe our commitment to belonging and inclusion fuels our progress and drives us forward. The NCIs are a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We welcome applications from people of all faiths and of no faith. We want to encourage applications from a diverse group of people who share our values. Even if you have never thought about working for us before, if you have the skills and experience we’re looking for then we would like to hear from you.
About the Department
The Church of England Pensions Board (“the Board”) is a statutory body which is a corporate trustee and administrator of four pension schemes, including both defined benefit (final salary, hybrid and CARE) and defined contribution arrangements. The investment team is responsible for the administration of approximately £3.2 billion, in a diversified portfolio. There are 41,000+ members, pensioners and other beneficiaries.
What you'll be doing
This role will involve:
- Research: Preparing analytical research on responsible investment topics relevant to climate and environment issues, in close collaboration with the investment team (in particular responsible investment specialists), and in support of the Board’s stewardship strategy.
- Engagement and communication: Supporting the Board’s climate and environment engagement activities and programmes, including thematic and company specific analysis and engagement, and preparation of communication materials.
- Proxy voting and screening: Supporting the delivery of the Board’s proxy voting processes, recording vote rationales where we vote against management, and supporting the reporting of our voting patterns to internal and external audiences.
- Reporting: Monitoring and reporting of the Board’s stewardship activities, to meet regulations, internal expectations and the Board’s various external commitments (including the UK Stewardship Code, UNPRI, NZIF and TCFD)
- Project management: Coordinating climate and the responsible investment team’s planning and project management capacity.
About You
The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole country. Therefore, while of course we welcome all applications from interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to recruiting disabled people. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven ability to undertake research, company analysis, and administrative duties in order to support responsible investment or climate change and environment projects and activities.
- Demonstrable ability to produce high quality outputs such as letters, briefings and presentations, within a defined timeframe.
- Strong organisational skills and competence in using standard computer software to facilitate effective communication and data analysis and management.
- Collaborative approach to working effectively as a team and problem solving.
- Interest in climate change and environmental (nature, biodiversity) issues.
- Knowledge of the topics relevant to the focus of this role, as highlighted by the Board’s stewardship strategy, ethical investment policies, and climate action plan.
For a detailed person specification, please see attached job description.
Closing date: 31st August 2024
Interviews will take place at the start of September 2024.
What we offer
Our benefits include:
- A salary of £55,000 plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus three additional days
- Flexible working hours and location, with an expectation of just 1 day per week in our office in Westminster
- Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies
We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
