ESG Research & Integration Director

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HSBC Asset Management (AM), the investment management business of the HSBC Group, serves HSBC’s worldwide customer base of retail and private clients, intermediaries, corporates and institutions invested in both segregated accounts and pooled funds. HSBC Asset Management fulfils its purpose of connecting HSBC’s clients with investment opportunities around the world through an international network of offices in approximately 30 countries, delivering global capabilities with local market insight.

We seek an experienced ESG Research & Integration Director to join the ESG Research & Integration team at HSBC Asset Management. This team plays a crucial role in incorporating Responsible Investment (RI) and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) factors throughout the investment platform. Reporting to and collaborating with the Global Head of ESG Research & Integration this senior level role will be responsible for leading ESG Research & Integration in various key areas, focusing on sector-specific research, evaluating issuer-specific ESG frameworks and perspectives, conducting climate research, and analysing fixed income issuance, including labelled bonds.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution. 

In this role you will:

• Lead and support investment teams – Equities, Fixed Income, Multi Asset - with ESG Research & Integration for ESG/Sustainable Investments to improve processes through automation for enhanced reliability.
• Develop and improve Materiality and scoring frameworks to create a unique and advanced ESG rating solution.
• Offer methodological support to ensure company compliance with regulations and frameworks such as SFDR, SDR, TCFD.
• Collaborate with RI Product specialists to provide technical support for data selection and process design to meet clients' ESG requirements.
• Understand and convey competitive positioning and act as the subject matter expert in RI/Sustainability topics

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Demonstrated experience and expertise in ESG issues pertaining to asset management and asset owners are crucial for this position.
• Proven proficiency with ESG data and its associated research processes is essential.
• Strong analytical and evaluation skills, with the ability to evaluate and interpret information, are essential. Some familiarity with quantitative data management would be beneficial.
• The ability to oversee a small team, coaching and mentoring skills are required.
• Effective presentation, oral and written communication skills are vital. The role requires a well-organized seasoned professional who is capable of scheduling workloads amidst shifting priorities.

This is a hybrid working role with the base location as London. The successful candidate must have the ability to commute to this location.

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