ESG Analyst

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. 

Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.

Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

ESG Analyst

The M&G plc Life Investment Office (LIO) is responsible for the management of M&G Life’s With-Profits, Annuity and Unit-Linked funds, with more than £150bn of funds under management.  LIO works closely with the various asset management businesses within the M&G plc Group, and other external managers, to structure multi-asset portfolios aligned with the investment objectives of our clients. The ESG & Regulatory team devises ESG policy and investment strategy at the asset owner level, and drives these into portfolio allocations, benchmarks and positions.

Role

• Responsible for carrying out ESG investment analysis with a focus on social issues for the Investment Office, on behalf of M&G’s life portfolios, covering annuity, with profits and unit-linked business
• Supporting the formulation of ESG investment strategy and policies for the Investment Office for the same portfolios, with a focus on social issues
• Supporting the monitoring of adherence of portfolios to the Asset Owner ESG investment policy, with a focus on social issues, alongside other key stakeholders
• Supporting stewardship and ownership of M&G Life’s appointed managers with regards to ESG and social issues in particular
• Supporting ESG reporting requirements
• Contributing to the delivery of wider company ESG project milestones and priorities
• Supporting governance, attestation and administrative requirements
• To work collaboratively with colleagues and take personal accountability to maintain and enhance controls you are responsible for to support improvement of the overall control environment, customer outcomes and management of M&G’s operational risk

Key Responsibilities of this role:

• Carrying out ESG investment analysis at both portfolio and individual company level to inform both the level of adherence to ESG investment policy and the formulation of ESG investment strategy, with a focus on social issues in particular
• Carrying out analysis of exposures of companies and portfolios to social risks, including but not limited to modern slavery in supply chains, activity in conflict affected and high risk areas, seeking of free, prior and informed consent and compliance with labour rights
• Supporting the formulation, with key stakeholders, of investment policy and strategy on various ESG issues, and ensuring these are governed and agreed appropriately
• Supporting, alongside other teams in LIO, the implementation of agreed ESG investment strategy in Asset Owner portfolios
• Compiling and writing ESG related reports (both regulatory and financial) on behalf of the Asset Owner entity of M&G plc, including, but not limited to reporting requirements under the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015, NZAOA reporting, TCFD reporting, Stewardship Code and UN Principles of Responsible Investment
• Compiling ESG-related management information on Asset Owner portfolios in order to improve and inform ESG reporting
• Assist and advise functions within the Asset Owner to integrate and implement ESG in their BAU activity

All Employees:          

• To understand and demonstrate positive conduct in line our purpose, values and behaviours
• To understand the Company’s Sustainability vision and apply the Sustainability Strategy as appropriate for your role

Key Skills & Experience required for this role:

This role is ideally suited to someone who can demonstrate:

CORE

• Some knowledge of social issues in sustainability and how they may impact investment strategy. Examples of such social issues could include human rights, modern slavery in supply chains, economic activity in conflict affected and high risk areas, and living wage compensation
• Familiarity with the UN Global Compact Principles, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines on Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct and how these can be used in an investment context
• An interest in and some knowledge of wider ESG topics and investment considerations
• Ability to research potentially unfamiliar topics and translate findings into investment policies and positions in the context of insurance investments
• Comfort in working with and presenting to stakeholders across different functions and knowledge bases
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and deliver work in a flexible manner and to deadlines
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Effective analytical skills
• Effective problem solving skills
• Good MS Office Suite skills, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI

DESIRABLE

• Some knowledge of asset classes and their roles in multi-asset and annuity portfolios

QUALIFICATIONS (if applicable)

• IMC qualification desirable
• CFA or ESG qualification an advantage

Location: London

Work Level: Experienced Colleague

Recruiter: Amy Curtis

Closing Date: 19/02/2026

What we offer:

At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:

• As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.

• Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy – to balance your work and personal commitments.  

• Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.

• Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options - for peace of mind.

To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&G

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. 

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