Associate, Signatory Relations
Principles for Responsible Investment
- Closing: 9:00am, 11th Nov 2019 GMT
Job Description
Location: London
Basis: Full-time
Level: Associate
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 acts in the long-term interests of its signatories, of the financial markets and economies in which they operate and ultimately of the environment and society as a whole. The PRI is truly independent. It encourages investors to use responsible investment to enhance returns and better manage risks but does not operate for its own profit; it engages with global policymakers but is not associated with any government; it is supported by, but not part of, the United Nations.
Working at the PRI provides an opportunity to engage with highly motivated, culturally diverse professionals on a wide range of cutting edge issues, such as income inequality through the lens of sustainable finance. The PRI provides scope for development at all levels with opportunities for project leadership and management working alongside some of the most influential signatories and leaders across financial markets and economies. In combination with a supportive culture that encourages continuous learning and flexible working policies, PRI is a highly engaging place to work on truly transformative issues.
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Graphic Designer with a broad range of skills to join our in-house design and communications team. The Graphic Designer will work closely with the Senior Communications Specialist to develop and maintain a library of collateral for use by all PRI staff. The Graphic Designer will also develop collateral for the CEO’s meetings and events, design the quarterly Signatory Relations update and assist in the creation of ‘launch toolkits’ for new projects. This role will report into PRI’s Senior Communications Specialist but will also work closely with the Head of Press, Head of Design and the wider communications team on ad hoc design projects, including document layouts, social media assets, etc.
Core Responsibilities:
■ Work jointly with of the Senior Communications Specialist and a range of other internal stakeholders to build and maintain a library of collateral which captures PRI’s core work and messaging
■ Design PowerPoint slides to support the launch of new projects, working with PRI’s content and communications teams to capture key messaging
■ Develop presentation decks and social media collateral for the PRI’s senior management team, including Board and strategy presentations and materials for external conferences and events
■ Contribute to the design and production of key materials such as the quarterly Signatory Relations Meeting book
■ Respond to ad hoc design requests
■ Ensure that all design collateral is consistent with the PRI brand guidelines
Core Competencies:
PRI expects roles at a ‘Associate level’ within the organisation to demonstrate skills across the following core competencies:
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 acts in the long-term interests of its signatories, of the financial markets and economies in which they operate and ultimately of the environment and society as a whole. The PRI is truly independent. It encourages investors to use responsible investment to enhance returns and better manage risks but does not operate for its own profit; it engages with global policymakers but is not associated with any government; it is supported by, but not part of, the United Nations.
About the PRI Academy
The PRI Academy (a subsidiary of the Principles for Responsible Investment) was developed to provide industry-leading training for financial services, investors and other professionals needing to understand how environmental, social and governance issues (ESG) are impacting company performance, shareholder value and investment decision making. The training is completely web-based with a global curriculum designed to upskill teams and professionals across investment and capital markets. The Academy is the global leader in responsible investment training having enrolled over 7,000 professionals from over 65 countries.
Working at the PRI Academy provides an opportunity to engage with highly motivated, culturally diverse professionals in a highly successful social enterprise. The PRI Academy has hit a milestone and is counted among the 8-10% of all social enterprises that has thrived after 5 years in operation. The Associate will have the rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor and scale up a proven small business into a globally recognized organisation.
Job description
The PRI Academy associate will support both the operations and sales team. In a sales capacity, the associate will be responsible for inside sales activities through lead generation and sales support for senior staff. In an operations capacity, the associate will be the first point of customer service contact externally and internally will support reporting, invoicing and collateral production. This is a high growth role where the new associate will develop a well-rounded skillset applicable to any successful social enterprise or and/or start-up.
Core Responsibilities:
■ Provide the highest levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service, assessing customers’ needs and provide assistance and information on product features
■ Undertake sales support activities, including, maintaining commercial details and reports on clients or potential clients, developing business opportunities and researching and analysing sales options
■ Responsible for individual and small group sales
■ Undertake direct and indirect sales outreach
■ Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and benchmarking
■ Produce PRI Academy collateral and marketing materials, including, proofreading and copy-editing communications
■ Provide research for business and strategy planning to include topics such as pricing analysis, competitor analysis, business model research, board papers, etc.
■ Oversee the automation of the customer journey from registration through to issuing certificates, KPI tracking on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis, maintaining
■ Responsible for Academy administration, including, managing the PRI Academy inbox, invoices and sales contracts, customer reminders, financial reporting
■ Responsible for maintaining the CRM
■ Liaise with the PRI communications team regarding events, courses and announcements
Core Competencies:
PRI expects roles at a ‘Associate level’ within the organisation to demonstrate skills across the following core competencies:
Analytical
Incorporates the fullest range of information available into analysis and decision making
Uses appropriate technical processes/systems to develop and evaluate options in an effective and time-efficient manner
Assimilates data to draws out relevant insights and findings from analyses
Identifies opportunities and risks to feed into decision making
Presents analyses in an appropriate format providing clear and concise recommendations
Business Awareness
Understands, and always works towards, the mission and the aims of the PRI
Is curious about what is happening in other parts of the PRI
Is Signatory centric – seeks to understand, listen and respond to Signatory needs
Understands own teams’ objectives and seeks to internalise them in own activities
Understands who does what at the PRI and uses the knowledge to complete activities
Collaborative
Approachable, credible and willing whenever engaging with colleagues
Actively and appropriately seeks input from others
Focuses on interacting with colleagues in an positive and open manner
Listens to what colleagues are saying, considers from different perspectives and tailor’s responses accordingly
Communicative
Writes succinctly and clearly tailoring level of detail to the requirements of the end user
Communicates clearly and precisely and able to convey thinking comprehensively
Provides regular, clear and concise communications to manager, colleagues or other relevant people to keep updated on activities
Structures and prepares well-written, logical outputs with limited guidance and editing
Developmental
Demonstrates self-awareness: actively seeks feedback from others and acts upon it
Explores new ideas with an inquisitive mind
Questions the status quo and suggests new ideas
Seeks out opportunities to drive continuous improvements in ways of working
Open-minded attitude which welcomes change and new ideas
Structured
Prioritises and organises time effectively, focussing on the key organisational priorities
Develops ways of working and processes to execute and improve efficiency across the PRI
Methodically tackles problems, working with colleagues where necessary
Takes account of the needs of other colleagues and/or Signatories when considering how to execute a piece of work
Promotes and utilises effective project management skills
Technical Competencies & Experience:
■ Experience editing and designing presentations in PowerPoint and building collateral for social media
■ Experience of contributing creative and novel assets while working within branding guidelines and established templates
■ Experience working in a collaborative environment and managing multiple stakeholders
■ Good proficiency in Microsoft Office products with a focus on Word and PowerPoint
■ Excellent written communication and verbal presentation skills
■ A collaborative and consultative approach to working with others
■ A “can-do” attitude with the ability to accurately interpret instructions, understand what is needed and deliver products to expectations
■ Knowledge of HTML and web design are desirable but not essential
■ Must be eligible to work in the UK
Removing bias from the hiring process
Applications closed Mon 11th Nov 2019
Removing bias from the hiring process
- Your application will be anonymously reviewed by our hiring team to ensure fairness
- You’ll need a CV/résumé, but it’ll only be considered if you score well on the anonymous review
Applications closed Mon 11th Nov 2019