About the PRI

The PRI is the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment. It works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and to support its international network of investor signatories in incorporating these factors into their investment and ownership decisions.

The PRI’s three distinct capabilities relate to the core elements of the PRI’s approach to achieving a sustainable financial system.

• Translate RI (Responsible Investment) thought leadership into insights and practical support that is tailored to what signatories need to progress their RI practice

• Convene our vast network to create opportunities for collaborative action

• Harness our global scale to influence policymakers and regulators to effect system change

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join PRI’s Climate and Environment team working on priority themes including climate mitigation, adaptation, nature and circular economy.  The team is part of the broader ESG Issues team within the Sustainable Systems group and works to develop PRI’s strategy and positions of Climate and Environment issues, as well as support their implementation. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting PRI’s nature strategy and implementation. This includes undertaking research to support PRI’s thought leadership and house positions; providing technical expertise and project management capabilities to support the delivery of PRI activities across RI Solutions, Initiatives, Policy and Ecosystems; and engaging with PRI’s signatory base and wider financial system participants.  A key focus of this role is building signatory capacity on nature related issues and how to address these through their investment practices and collaborative action.

This role will report to the Head of Climate and Environment and also work closely with the Senior Specialist, Nature.  It will require close co-ordination and collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally and work with signatories in a range of regional contexts.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Climate and Environment in delivering against the team’s business plan and budget on nature issues

• Support the Senior Specialist, Nature to build investor capacity on nature issues (with a key focus on investment practices) as part of signatory meetings, workshops, webinars and other events in close collaboration with PRI’s Guidance team

• Undertake independent research on nature (and nature-related) issues to support team strategy and house positions in close collaboration with the Senior Specialist, Nature

• Work collaboratively as part of the wider Climate and Environment team and wider PRI teams (e.g. Responsible Investment Solutions, Initiatives and Stewardship, Policy and Ecosystems) to support the delivery of Climate and Environmental issues workstreams and Single Systems Change Plan as required

• Support the team to build and manage a wide and diverse network of stakeholders, including institutional investors, policymakers, NGOs and corporates

Person Specification

• Specialist knowledge of nature issues, the material financial risks and opportunities they pose for institutional investors, and how investors can take action

• Technical knowledge of the necessary actions from asset owners and investment managers needed to address biodiversity (e.g. the incorporation of biodiversity into investment policies, investment processes and stewardship practices) across a range of asset classes and markets

• Proven capabilities in independent research (qualitative and quantitative methods), project management and holistic knowledge of nature issues

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and facilitation skills with an ability to simplify the complex and provide clear research briefings

• Strong project management skills, with experience in delivering complex projects successfully

• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple timelines and stakeholders effectively

• A collaborative and consultative approach to working with others, the ability to foster an inclusive working environment as part of a global, cross-functional organisational structure

• Good networking, relationship management and interpersonal skills, and ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders

• Highly proactive, organised and motivated to advance responsible investment

We particularly welcome candidates from under-represented groups, including Black, Asian, and other People of Colour, those with visible or non-visible disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates and those who are neurodivergent.

The PRI is committed to offering flexibility to our employees, both formal (e.g. part-time work) and informal (e.g. a shift in hours to accommodate caring responsibilities). Please talk to us about how we could make this role flexible for you.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.