Head of Sustainability - Maternity Cover
Profile & Experience
* 8–10+ years' relevant ESG experience in investment management or client advisory roles
* Strong understanding of real assets, preferably infrastructure
* Familiarity with investment management operations, back-office systems, and regulatory environment
* Experience with senior leadership and institutional clients
* Sustainability reporting, disclosure, and client communication expertise
* Advanced subject matter knowledge and project management skills
* Additional accreditations (e.g. CFA, ESG CFA, CAIA, MBA, CPA) beneficial, but not essential
Skills
* Confident verbal and written communicator with diverse stakeholders
* Strong organisational and time management capabilities
* Results-oriented and collaborative; able to represent the firm professionally
* Resourceful and effective in relationship-building, both internally and externally
* Able to work well independently and as part of a team
Committee Involvement
* ESG Committee – agenda setting and leadership (Chair: James Samworth)
* Member of Schroders Capital S&I Committee, representing Schroders Greencoat/Infrastructure Equity
Main Responsibilities
* Develop, implement, and report on ESG best practices across Schroders Greencoat and related entities
* Support ESG due diligence for investment processes and committee papers
* Manage ESG reporting, disclosure, and compliance with standards (TCFD, SFDR, SDR, UNPRI, GRESB, NZAMI)
* Liaise with external advisors and internal stakeholders on ESG matters
* Oversee production and quality of ESG reports and data collection
* Advise on ESG-related standards, regulatory changes, and client queries
* Set agendas and drive progress for ESG Committee workstreams
* Collaborate with Sustainability & Impact teams to deliver on S&I objectives
* Review and sign off on Impact Assessments for impact funds
* Lead ongoing sustainability projects (e.g. ESG data solutions, climate risk assessments, updating asset management sustainability priorities)