Senior Specialist Multilateral Policy

• LOCATION:  Hybrid · London, UK
  Washington DC or New York (Salary in US - $105-$125)
• CLOSING DATE:  8:00pm, 5th May 2024 BST

The Global Policy team provides analysis and recommendations on sustainable finance and ESG policy reforms to international standard setters, signatories and policy makers to advance progress towards a regulatory and investment environment consistent with the implementation of PRI’s Mission Statement and the Six Principles.

This includes developing positions on government policy and making public statements or submissions in PRI’s name. The work is conducted through evidence-based collaborative projects with PRI signatories and other stakeholders. More information on the PRI’s policy approach can be found on our website.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development and implementation of the PRI’s policy engagement strategy with multilateral organisations.

The Multilateral Policy Senior Specialist reports to the Director of Global Policy in the Sustainable Systems Division.

• Develop research, analysis and recommendations on multilateral policy reform, consistent with the implementation of PRI’s Mission Statement, the Six Principles and ensuring consistency with other PRI positions as relevant
• Coordinate PRI’s engagement with G7 and G20 host governments
• Build consensus within the PRI and with key external stakeholders on PRI global policy positions, drawing on available expertise both in house and externally
• Submit and present global policy positions to multilateral organisations and government representatives at the G7 and G20 processes at a senior level
• Build and maintain good working relationships with key multilateral stakeholders
• Lead on content development on global policy topics by involving relevant PRI teams and work closely with Regions teams to significantly increase PRI Signatories adhesion and support global policy developments
• Prepare briefing notes and presentations for PRI executives on PRI policy activities including for the CEO, Chiefs and team Director
• Represent the PRI at key events on sustainable finance and multilateral policy
• Monitor and research key developments relevant to: global alignment of sustainable finance policy reform, international financial architecture, and the broader economic transition policy framework from a multilateral policy perspective
• Contribute to wider policy team projects (signatories advisory group, newsletters, regulatory database, events, other ad-hoc content and project support etc.)

• Good understanding of the investment industry, the financial sector, the structure and operation of the investment chain and issues relating to financial policy reform and international level
• Previous experience working in the financial sector on sustainable finance and climate change-related policy analysis at a senior level, formulating policy positions and conducting research, preferably including projects relevant to responsible investment.
• Good understanding of how multilateral policy developments interact with regional / national policy and regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrable experience of engaging with investors, policymakers, and key stakeholders at a senior level. Demonstrable experience developing advocacy strategies with policymakers and regulators, trade association or public affairs consultancy.
• Outstanding communications and analytical skills demonstrated through professional experience, with professional English writing standard and editing skills.
• Comfort presenting to groups, speaking in public and facilitating workshops and an ability to adapt communication style to different audiences.
• Self-starter with ability to work autonomously. Candidates should be comfortable with remote working systems and practices, and working alone or as part of a small office.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to get on well as part of a team and work in small teams.
• A proactive, “can-do” attitude and collaborative approach to working with others.
• Knowledge of or interest in sustainable development and climate change, and their implications for public policy, with a philosophical commitment to sustainable investment and the mission of the PRI.
• Academic qualification in economics, public policy, finance or international affairs or similar. PhD / post-master education in these areas a plus.

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.

The PRI is committed to offering flexibility to our employees, both formal (e.g. part-time work) and informal (e.g. a shift in hours to accommodate caring responsibilities). Please talk to us about how we could make this role flexible for you.

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.

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