ESG Data Analyst (7 month fixed term) (BJ-12709)

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Are you passionate about Sustainable Finance and Regulatory Compliance? Do you have experience working with sustainability data and familiarity with frameworks and industry initiatives on sustainability issues? Do you want to enhance processes that support reporting on progress against sustainability initiatives?

Role Context:

We are looking for an ESG Data Analyst to join us to help collate and analyse sustainability data from across the group, enabling efficient delivery against evolving reporting requirements. This role in the Group Sustainability Reporting team will support the data management and reporting for the Group's external sustainability disclosures, and reports to the Group ESG Reporting Manager.

It's an exciting time to be involved in this fast-moving space, with companies coming under growing pressure to disclose more information on their sustainability efforts, and with regulations and disclosure frameworks evolving to allow for reporting in more standardised and comprehensive formats.

The role will play a key part in contributing to the processes that underpin the overall preparation and delivery of the Group's sustainability reporting, providing a great overview of the ESG activity being undertaken across the group. If you're inspired to join us, and if you have the necessary qualities, then this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• Supporting the Group ESG Reporting Manager in the overall production of the Group's external sustainability reporting
• Working with internal team members across the M&G group to collate and consolidate data on material sustainability themes
• Working collaboratively with various subject matter experts to design appropriate metrics for inclusion in external reporting
• Maintaining, updating and running Python scripts to produce key sustainability metrics for external reporting
• Analyzing data to provide key trends and insights in clear and succinct reports
• Working with our assurance providers to ensure that their review of our sustainability metrics runs smoothly
• Keeping abreast of developments in the ESG disclosure space to ensure disclosures are in line with latest requirements of various regulatory bodies and emerging best practice

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Knowledge

To ensure your success in this role you will have:

• Strong knowledge of sustainability matters in financial services, including sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g. TCFD, PCAF etc) and sustainability metrics
• Knowledge of savings & investment products, markets and competitors
• Working knowledge data management frameworks and database systems
• Some knowledge of industry trends, best practice and developments in ESG

• Good networks / links with external bodies and individuals in the same field

Skills:

• Proficiency in data analysis, statistical modelling and data visualisation
• Advanced Python proficiency necessary and advanced Excel proficiency desired
• Ability to effectively communicate on activities and outcomes on material ESG issues
• Detail-oriented and ability to think critically
• Ability to work collaboratively with inter-disciplinary teams
• Proactive self-starter who takes ownership, and has a strong track record for delivery
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and identify trends and areas of priority focus

Experience:

Previous experience working in regulated financial services environment, with a sustainable data management background, including:

• Experience in analysing sustainability data
• Experience of ensuring business alignment with key sustainability measurement frameworks
• Experience of reporting against regulatory and voluntary frameworks
• Experience of identifying areas for improvement in data management processes

Work Level: Experienced Colleague

Close Date: 4th September 2024

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.