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.
This high-impact roleisat the heart of M&G’s evolving sustainability risk agenda. Covering climate,natureand wider thematic risks, itoffersthe chance toengagewith senior stakeholdersand influencethe direction of risk managementacross the breadth of M&G, staying close to the latest developments in sustainability,regulationand market practice.This is an excellent opportunityfor someone who enjoys complex,variedandfast-movingsubject matterandwhocan turn technical insight intoclear,practicaland influential second line challenge.
This rolesits within the Sustainability and Reputational Riskteam, providingSMEsecond line oversight, advice and challenge on climate,natureand other thematic sustainabilityrisksacross M&G. It supports effective risk management through clear judgement, strong stakeholderengagementand high-quality written outputs.
The role helps link climate and nature risk outcomes to business strategy, business planning, riskappetiteand key Group priorities. It also supports external reporting, regulatory engagement, climate scenario analysis, emissions targets, naturestrategyand independent assurance activity.
ProvideSMEsecond line oversight,adviceandchallengeacross the risk management lifecycle, including risk identification, assessment, monitoring, management and reporting, and its integration into relevant business and investment processes.
Provide second line oversight,adviceand challenge over the Group’s delivery of SS5/25, including implementation,governanceandreporting.
Review and challenge climate scenario analysis, includingmethodology, assumptions, data quality, data coverage, model limitations, second-order impacts,outputsand use in decision-making.
Provide second line review and challenge over external climate and sustainability reporting, ensuring content is evidence-based, appropriately verified, aligned to reporting frameworks and best practice, and supports effective management of greenwashing risk.
Provide advice and oversight of thedevelopment ofM&G’s nature strategy, including staying current on nature-related data, frameworks, reporting standards and emerging bestpractice.
Maintain awareness of external climate and nature developments, including regulatory expectations, reporting standards, academic research, industry guidance, dataprovidersand market practice.
Key Knowledge,Skillsand Experience
Experience andunderstanding of climate risk management frameworks and processes, including how climate risks areidentified, assessed,monitored,managedandreportedEssential
Strongunderstanding of climate scenario analysis, including NGFS scenarios, vendor models, transition risk, physical risk, second-order impacts, model uncertainty, datagapsand data quality challenges- Essential
Curiosity and commitment to staying up to date on climate science, nature risk, regulation, data,frameworksand market practice- Essential
Relevant sustainability, ESG, risk, investment, actuarial or finance qualification desirable, such as CFA, actuarial qualification, CFA ESG Certificate or equivalent- Desirable
Highly self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and deliver results with minimal supervision or direction- Desirable
Experience Level: Manager/Expert
Recruiter: Helen Simons
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.
If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: careers@mandg.com
