Investment Associate, ESG

(PGIM Credit, London)

A GLOBAL LEADING ASSET MANAGER WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers! 

If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.

At PGIM, You Can!

What you will do

The credit research team within PGIM Credit Fixed Income has an opening for an ESG Investment Analyst. This role is on a dedicated ESG research team within the broader credit team. The firm aims to integrate ESG factors likely to influence the financial value of its investments into its fundamental credit analyses. In addition, it has a suite of tools focused on assessing issuers’ ESG-related impacts for clients that wish to apply an additional impact lens. ESG assessments of individual issuers are largely the responsibility of credit research analysts and economists. However, as a member of the ESG Research team, you would support the development and maintenance of the ESG frameworks and tools used for issuer-level analysis, assist credit research analysts in applying those frameworks and tools, contribute to higher-level, thematic ESG research, assist in the firm’s ESG engagement activities, and generally act as a source of expertise on ESG topics.

What you can expect

• Supporting senior analysts on the ESG team to cover specific sectors and countries, which will also involve partnering with PGIM FI’s credit research analysts and economists.
• Supporting senior analysts on the team to cover specific strategies (e.g. European Investment Grade) in order to ensure integration of ESG into the portfolio management process.
• Maintaining and enhancing PGIM FI’s approach to analyzing ESG risks and opportunities as well as the proprietary framework for applying its ESG impact ratings.
• Undertaking sector, thematic, and issuer-level ESG research across all fixed income asset classes and regions.
• Participating in ESG engagement efforts in close partnership with credit research analysts and economists.
• Contributing to ESG-related thought leadership for use by PGIM Fixed Income and its clients as well as other relevant external-facing ESG-related communication.
• Potentially representing the team in external initiatives and organisations.
• Recommending and developing new analytical tools, and working with the firm’s technology solutions group to implement these where needed.
• Supporting the client advisory group to communicate the firm’s ESG approach to clients.

What you will bring

• A strong interest in ESG-related topics and research.
• Excellent analytical skills, as well as creativity and a proven capacity for critical thinking.
• Intellectual curiosity and a strong personal interest in ESG subject matter; ability to learn new concepts quickly.
• Competency in moderate data analysis (but note that this is not a purely quant position); strong Excel skills and at least some meaningful experience with / knowledge of coding.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships, both internally and externally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and concepts at a level of detail adapted to the audience; role will involve presenting to senior management, clients and other external stakeholders.
• Clear capacity to maintain focus and deliver required outputs on time.
• Self-motivation, self-reliance and good organizational skills; many aspects of the role are unstructured and the candidate will be expected to add and develop new ideas and initiatives.
• Strong written and spoken English language skills.

What will set you apart?

• Worked in a position with at some ESG/sustainability-related responsibilities.
• A relevant advanced degree and/or CFA.
• Proficiency with Bloomberg, MSCI and ISS, and/or Aladdin.
• Experience in fixed income and/or asset management.

*PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer you

• Private Medical Insurance: PGIM offers private medical insurance and pays the full premium on behalf of all employees.
• Annual Leave of 25 to 28 days, based on years of service, at full pay.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Employees receive a company contribution of 10% basic annual salary and a maximum employer-matching contribution of 5% of basic annual salary.
• Life Assurance & Income Protection: Life Assurance for 8 times your basic annual salary, up to a max benefit of £1.8million. 60% of your basic annual salary for a limited payment terms of 5 years, at the end of which a capital sum of 2x your basic annual salary is payable.

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About PGIM Credit

PGIM Credit Income is a global asset manager offering active solutions across all fixed income markets.

Our business climate is a safe inclusive environment, centered around mutual respect, intellectual honesty, transparency, and teamwork. Our leaders are focused on talent & culture; dedicated to fostering growth & development at all levels to develop the industry leaders of tomorrow.

Prudential Financial, Inc. is focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential. For more information, please visit PGIM Public & Private Fixed Income.

About PGIM – Global Asset Management
PGIM is the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a leading global investment manager with nearly US$1.5 trillion in assets under management as of September 30th 2025. With offices in 19 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate and alternatives.

With a history dating back 150 years, and experience through more than 30 market cycles, PGIM takes a long-term view, not only in our investment philosophy, but also in how we develop our talent. We want to see our employees excel from their first day with the firm and throughout their tenure with PGIM. We will inspire you, support you, and help you reach your greatest personal and professional aspirations. If PGIM sounds like the place for you, join us. For more information about PGIM, visit PGIM.com.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

PGIM has a long-held commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, rooted in the belief that this is a prerequisite for PGIM's success and sustainability. We work to attract, retain, develop and promote talent at all levels and aim to have a workforce that reflects the communities where we work, live and invest. We are intentional about creating a workplace where everyone has a voice and is welcomed, valued, respected and understood. From the moment people join PGIM, we pledge to help them unlock their full potential. Together, we are shaping a future where talent knows no boundaries.

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Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services, some of which may not be available in your area.

We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status , medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are a Disability Confident Level 1 Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for disabled people.
 
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