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

This role will support the delivery of PRI’s project on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). The position entails support to research, analysis and publications and guidance on DEI to deliver first class and consistent content to signatories. This is an opportunity to work within the PRI’s Human Rights & Social Issues team and reports to the Director, Human Rights and Social Issues.

DEI is an important issue and one of the main areas of focus for PRI’s current 3-year strategy. The project will focus on the role investors can play through their own practices and investment to influence DEI practices within companies and their business models, as well as their relationship with policy makers and other relevant stakeholders.

Specifically, this role will assist with our research around inclusive business practices related to DEI, to understand the extent to which DEI is considered in business models at a global scale. The research will focus on company practices beyond direct employees to cover product and services, communities, and supply chains. This role is an exciting opportunity to learn about responsible investment and DEI, as well as contributing towards the broader mission of the PRI.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the PRI Human Rights and Social Issues team on its DEI project.

• Produce desk research on legal frameworks related to DEI in main PRI markets (US, UK, EU, Japan and China) and other markets as the programme develops.

• Produce analysis on data collected around business practices and country-by-country and sector differences.

• Produce outputs to present the results from research and analysis.

• Provide regular reporting to the Senior Lead, Human Rights and Social Issues and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead as required.

Technical Competencies and Requirements:

• Strong and demonstrable interest in DEI, responsible investment, sustainability and/or finance.

• Experience conducting desk research.

• Proactive, organised and flexible.

• Motivated by the work of the PRI.

• Fluency in both spoken and written English is essential.

• Good written communication and verbal presentation skills.

• A collaborative and consultative approach to working with others. The ability to foster an inclusive working environment

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work well in teams.

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.