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OVERVIEW

We are immediately seeking an Sustainability Engagement Manager in Stockholm or London to join our global team.

ISS ESG provides a variety of stewardship and engagement solutions, including two Collaborative Engagement solutions, where ISS ESG facilitates dialogue with companies on behalf of investors: Norm-Based Engagement and Thematic Engagement. These solutions support signatories of the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in fulfilling their commitment to active ownership; to incorporating ESG principles into ownership policies and practices; to seeking disclosure on ESG issues from companies they invest in; and to reporting on activities and progress. The solutions also support clients’ efforts to meet expectations and responsibilities set out in Stewardship Codes.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience within the field of Responsible Investment and/or CSR/Sustainability, and a good understanding of material ESG issues and best practice in corporate sustainability management. They will have strong communication and analytical skills. They will also have strong organisational skills and will be able to review and prioritise effectively to deadlines, while maintaining a high level of quality. The successful candidate will be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with a global team to develop and facilitate engagement activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Undertake engagement dialogue with with companies, through written correspondence and (virtual) meetings
Analyse and assess responses from companies, producing commentary, engagement metrics and quarterly and annual reports to investor clients
Coordinate engagement activities and key deliverables by established deadlines
Contribute to internal quality management processes
Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Research and Methodology teams
Contribute to the coordination of responses to internal and external enquiries in a timely manner
Support the Sales and Client Success Teams with product presentations to prospects and clients
Monitor industry and market developments and initiatives to review alignment of product against market expectations
Contribute to the development of new engagement services and processes in close collaboration with colleagues across the globe
Collaborate with Marketing and Communications on the promotion of our engagement products and services
Contribute to the production of thought leadership pieces in the area of stewardship and engagement

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional skills and qualifications:

3-5 years of relevant working experience
Excellent knowledge of ESG, sustainability and responsible investment
Previous experience in a stewardship/engagement related role would be a plus
Excellent project management and administrative skills
Excellent communication skills: The individual must be able to engage professionally with companies, clients, colleagues and external stakeholders
Strong academic qualifications (Masters in relevant field, such as international relations/law/politics/economics desirable but not required)
Proficient user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Excellent language skills, both written and oral (Required fluency in English; fluency in another European language is a plus)

Personal skills:

A desire to show initiative
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Well-organised, good at juggling tasks and prioritising
Methodical and thorough approach to work
Ability to work towards deadlines and under pressure
Strong communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team across cultures
Ability to think strategically and to be creative

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What you can expect from us

Our people are the moving force behind ISS. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being.

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire one another.

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS

ISS empowers investors and companies to build for long-term and sustainable growth by providing high-quality data, analytics, and insight. We are committed to positively impacting the environment and society through our market-leading solutions and leading by example.

Specifically, the ISS ESG solutions enable investors to develop and integrate responsible investing policies and practices, engage on responsible investment issues, and monitor portfolio company practices through screening solutions. It provides climate data, analytics, and advisory services to help financial market participants understand, measure, and act on climate-related risks across all asset classes. In addition, ISS ESG solutions cover corporate and country ESG research and ratings, enabling its clients to identify material social and environmental risks and opportunities.

Visit our website: https://www.issgovernance.com

View additional open roles: https://www.issgovernance.com/join-the-iss-team/

The Swedish Confederation of Professional Associations (SACO) is a politically independent central organization for 22 unions comprising university graduates in Sweden. You are welcome to contact the local representatives of SACO at ISS-Ethix on SACO@iss-esg.com. However, note that no applications sent to this e-mail address will be accepted.

Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination or harassment against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

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