State Street Global Advisors - Sustainability Stewardship Analyst, Assistant Vice President

We have seen a maturing of certain of our clients’ positioning in relation to sustainability over the last couple of years. This has resulted in varying expectations from different clients in relation to the expectations of their asset managers’ stewardship offerings. While some clients do not prioritize sustainability outcomes in stewardship, others have expressed the view to us that driving sustainability outcomes is a priority for them and inquired if we could develop a solution for them. Based on feedback received from these clients and building on our commitment to investor choice, we are creating a new Sustainability Stewardship Service, to support those clients who wish for more active engagement with portfolio companies on sustainability topics. This new service will be available for institutional clients to opt in globally and will include a greater focus on climate and other sustainability related topics. The individual in this role will support a team responsible for: (1) developing and implementing the client proxy voting policy that will be aligned with the new Sustainability Stewardship Service, (2) conducting company engagements that reflect participating client views, and (3) representing the perspectives of this effort in broader sustainability research and product offerings.

This role is based in London and will report to the Head of Sustainability Stewardship.

Responsibilities

In this role you will:

Support the development and implementation of a client proxy voting policy that will be aligned with the new Sustainability Stewardship Service
Support company engagements that reflect participating client views on sustainability priority topics and represent the opt-in assets
Support the integration of broader sustainability research and insights into policy development and industry efforts
Provide reporting and related content to participating clients to ensure transparency on the activities of the service
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand the emerging sustainability landscape to ensure that service is aligned with client expectation and industry best practices.
Support the Head of Sustainability Stewardship to ensure the success of the service

Job Requirements

5+ years of experience in asset stewardship, including company engagement
Strong understanding of sustainability related topics including climate risks
Proven ability to effectively navigate an increasingly complex environment
Exceptionally strong written and verbal communications skills with an engaging personality
Ability to present information in an organized and clear fashion
Strong interpersonal skills with comfort working independently and within a team setting
Ability to work in a dynamic environment, demonstrating initiative and the ability to prioritize workloads
Highly effective relationship-building and collaborative working style with an ability to balance various stakeholders
Candidates must be detail oriented
Graduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. business, economics or finance) and/or CFA designation (or willingness to pursue these designations) would be beneficial

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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