Sustainability Risk Analyst

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom M&G Full time

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.

Context for the role:

The post holder will sit within the second line of defense (2LoD) risk function in the Organisational Risk team. This team is tasked with identifying and managing sustainability (ESG), behavioural and reputational risks arising from process and procedures, behaviours and communication approaches that could impact M&G plc. As well as supporting M&G plc to manage sustainability risks, the team is also an active participant in industry collaborations and initiatives.

The Sustainability Risk Analyst will support the Head of Sustainability Risk and the Sustainability Risk team in the delivery of BAU activities such as the management of BAU processes including the production of risk reports and MI, delivery of research, insight and analysis and providing responses to information requests.

The Sustainability Risk Analyst will be a key member of a multi-faceted team working flexibly and collaboratively to support colleagues to identify, assess and record risks across the business.

Key accountabilities for this role:

Supporting the development of key risk indicators and effective monitoring processes Development and management of accurate and informative MI and risk reporting Review of risk reporting across M&G relating to ESG matters Delivery of research, insight and analysis relating to sustainability risk matters Creation, documentation and management of BAU processes Responding to internal and external information requests

Key knowledge, skills and experience:

Working knowledge of financial services industry including the regulatory environment Working knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks including the development of key risk indicators, reporting and MI Knowledge of life & pensions and savings & investment products, markets, competitors and customers A passion for sustainability is essential and an understanding of sustainability matters in the conext of financial services would be desirable. Desirable - Knowledge of sustainability risk policy monitoring and management. Strong team player, with proven ability to effectively collaborate within team and wider business Growth mindset, continuously developing self and challenging business to improve. Good communicator, written and oral – with proven ability to summarise large volumes of detailed information and produced structured documents in Word, PPT and Excel Self-starter, with strong time management skills, ability to deliver under pressure, prioritise to produce results and communicate challenges Experience of working within a risk management environment Experience of working in a financial services business Experience of using and managing tracking and risk management tools e.g. MetricStream Desirable – experience of working in a sustainability risk management environment

Experience Level: Experienced Colleague

Recruiter: Helen Simons

Closing Date: 5 May 2024

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, 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 or disability 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.



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