We are looking for a strong communicator to join our Responsible Investment team. In the role, you will be responsible for project managing and writing a number of essential responsible investment reports that underpin our commitment as a business. It will require seeking input from SMEs across the business as well as navigating internal governance approvals. We are looking for someone with strong leadership skills who wants to ensure our disclosures reflect good practice in an evolving industry. This role will report to Nina Roth.
Fund profile and investment trust reporting
Write and project manage 15 annual fund profile reports for responsible/sustainable fund ranges.
Ensure high levels of data quality, and close collaboration with portfolio managers
Lead on investment trust RI reporting for 5x investment trusts. Includes providing (collecting/selecting, writing, editing) general information on RI, as well as trust-specific engagement and voting data/information, as well as carbon analytics.
Stewardship reporting – annual and quarterly
Provide the Marketing team engagement and voting data, as well as engagement case studies, for QLY report.
Review and sign off the final report.
Manage the strategic direction of the report.
For Q4 2026: Lead the writing and project manage the annual stewardship report to comply with UK, Japan, Taiwan and Korea stewardship codes.
Liaise with assurance provider and assist with any internal data walkthroughs and data collection; crucial time management prior to publication (likely out of scope for the paternity leave cover).
Liaise with all contributors, edit where/if necessary
Liaise directly with regulators as required.
QLY internal RI update
Write a quarterly internal communication on responsible investment.
Manage the strategic direction of the update (e.g. recent move from PDF to newsletter)
Communication and collaboration
Lead on Viewpoint project management across departments (Research/ESG desk analysts/RI Team) and ensure publication of 2-3 Viewpoints per quarter. Project management of full publication cycle.
Active participant in Fund Pod and Distribution/Marketing calls, providing an update on reporting and contributing to discussions around products, policies, regulations, labels, data, any client/investment desk requests.
Support team communication output (slide decks, briefings) as appropriate/needed
To be successful in this role you will have...
Project management skills, and ability to deal with a significant number of stakeholders who might have different priorities than your own
A good understanding of and/or willing to gain additional understanding of a variety of ESG data – relevant for fund profile and stewardship reporting
Good communication skills – both verbally and in writing
An interest in and skill for writing and editing, ideally with evidence of prior experience
Some previous exposure to the world of Responsible Investment
Analytical skills, attention to detail, a curious mind, and a large sense of humour will help you succeed in this role
About Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.
We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements.
Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base.
We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.
Full time
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
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