Sustainability Manager

• More Time Off for What Matters: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of leave

• Attractive Salary and Flexible Work Environment: Work where you work best – whether in the Sydney CBD office or from home.

• Join a growing team making a strong impact

Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, currently consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust.  

An exciting opportunity to be part of the wider Perpetual Wealth Management (PWM) business as a Sustainability Manager. The role focuses on supporting the development, implementation and measurement of PWM’s Sustainability Strategy both as a business and with respect to its Responsible Investment (RI) and Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) product suite.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Product and Marketing PWM, the Sustainability Manager, PWM is responsible for developing and implementing the sustainability strategy for PWM and the ongoing measurement and reporting against the strategy. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement a sustainability strategy and plan for PWM in preparation for separation and consistent with the Perpetual Group strategy, covering key material issues, considering external frameworks and creating KPIs, targets and an action plan with appropriate internal governance to implement the strategy over time.

• Lead the program for sustainability related disclosures and drive continuous improvement of sustainability performance disclosures including for product offer documents and related disclosures.

• Reporting on product related ESG and RI matters with Compliance committees and associated boards.

• Work with group sustainability and finance resources on providing PWM positioning on policies and procedures and understanding requirements for a separated PWM business.

• Participate in key ESG working groups and provide advice/support as appropriate – e.g. drafting of position statements, publication of Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

About You:

We’re looking for someone with:

• A minimum of 8 years' experience. A background in Financial Services highly regarded

• An experienced sustainability professional with a strong background in development of sustainability strategies, reporting and supporting the management of ESG Risk

• Familiarity with local ESG regulations, and an ability to keep up with emerging policies impacting corporate sustainability

• An advocate for sustainability, the role of business and the benefits of strong ESG governance

• Experience in advising senior internal stakeholders and engaging with external advocacy and stakeholder groups

• Ability to research, analyse and interpret data to create reports

• Strong communication and written skills

How we work  

Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.

Employee benefits

• Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year

• An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing

• Study support and commitment to supporting professional development

Diversity and inclusion

• Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy

• A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change

• We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities' future.  We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.