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

• Responsible for supporting the design & delivery of new (and existing) products to help PRI signatories fulfil their commitments to the six principles through their private equity (inc. venture capital and private credit) investment decisions and portfolios. Examples of current products include DDQs, introductory guides and case studies.

• This high-profile position will contribute to and develop thought leadership, shaping research, analysis and guidance on all aspects of responsible investment in private equity across the PRI.

• The successful candidate will be the ‘go to’ individual on private equity within PRI.

• This opportunity is within the PRI’s Products & Practices team and will report to the Director of Guidance.

Core Responsibilities

• Be recognised as a leader in the field of RI in private equity and have extensive knowledge of different approaches across private equity such as direct, indirect, secondaries and co-investments across buyouts, growth equity, venture capital and private credit.

• Build on PRI’s reputation for excellent practical guidance and tools.

• Work across the organisation to help develop and improve insights into the private equity market.

• Have experience in hosting external events, dealing with press contacts and interacting at a range of levels, including C-Suite.

• Understand, monitor, and develop relationships with other organisation such as  iCI, ILPA, InvestEurope, IIGCC, SMI etc.

• Product and service design

• Alongside the appropriate Directors, build and improve the pipeline of PRI’s products for private equity investors.

• Engage signatories, be aware of their requirements and develop products to respond to identified needs.

• Ensure delivery against the team’s responsibilities within the Products and Practices group (and wider PRI) business plan.

• Work within the Products and Practices team and with other teams across the organisation to develop and deliver programmes, guides, tools and events on RI.

• Ensure delivery against the team’s responsibilities under the business plan and in line with budget, including working with and supporting other teams across PRI.

• Provide regular reporting to the Director of Guidance and Executive Directors as required.

• Depending on the individual and their management experience, this role may also provide line management of direct reports and other team members, supporting their development and managing their performance effectively to help the team fulfil their potential. This will be discussed with candidates during the interview process.

Person Specification

• Extensive career experience working in or consulting to private equity, credit, or venture capital firms.

• The candidate might come from an GP, LP, investment consultancy or similar organisation.

• Experience in or knowledge of the integration of responsible investment in private equity portfolios or strategies.

• Able to attract external programme funding, manage Request for Proposal process and interface with external funders.

• Professional qualifications e.g., CAIA or CFA desirable

• Expert understanding of private equity and RI with a broad topic knowledge around capital markets and ESG issues.

• Proven track record of writing, contributing to and producing public analysis and reports on relevant topics.

• Able to provide examples of innovation within previous roles.

• Experience in managing teams, building cross team consensus and agreement enabling the delivery of team or programme objectives.

• Well-developed people management skills and experience.

• Strong networking, relationship management and interpersonal skills at a senior level.

• Ability to support decision-making in diverse, multi-stakeholder groups.

• Excellent written communication and verbal presentation skills

• A collaborative and consultative approach to working with others, committed to fostering an inclusive working environment

• Experience in building a social media presence, undertaking public presentations and hosting webinars is essential

• This is a global role and international travel may be required

• Language skills, other than English, are desirable

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.

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.