Specialist, Responsible Investment Manager, RI Markets (Germany & Austria) 2 Year FTC

About the PRI

The PRI is the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment. It works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and to support its international network of investor signatories in incorporating these factors into their investment and ownership decisions.

The PRI’s three distinct capabilities relate to the core elements of the PRI’s approach to achieving a sustainable financial system.

• Translate RI (Responsible Investment) thought leadership into insights and practical support that is tailored to what signatories need to progress their RI practice
• Convene our vast network to create opportunities for collaborative action
• Harness our global scale to influence policymakers and regulators to effect system change

Job Description

The Responsible Investment Manager – Germany & Austria RI Markets will support the promotion and implementation of responsible investment practices across Germany and Austria. The role focuses on engaging with PRI signatories and stakeholders, helping them integrate sustainability considerations into their investment processes, and contributing to the local delivery of PRI’s global initiatives.

Key responsibilities include facilitating signatory engagement, supporting outreach and recruitment, contributing to policy-related efforts, and collaborating across PRI teams to ensure relevant tools and guidance are effectively shared with the local market.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and inclusive team within the PRI Markets department and work closely with colleagues across Europe and globally. Occasional domestic and international travel will be required for meetings, events, and internal collaboration. The role reports to the Head of Germany & Austria.

Core Responsibilities

• Signatory and stakeholder engagement: Maintain and build relationships with PRI signatories and stakeholders through individual and group meetings, events, and collaborative exchanges.
• Outreach and growth: Support the recruitment of new strategic signatories, particularly among asset owners such as public, corporate and professional pension plans, other public funds, insurers, endowments/foundations as well as key investment managers and investment consultants.
• Team collaboration: Contribute to team effectiveness by actively participating in meetings and collaborating with colleagues across the Continental Europe and global RI Ecosystem teams.
• Cross-team coordination: Work with other PRI teams (e.g. Global Policy, Sustainable Systems, Investor Initiatives) to ensure local signatories benefit from relevant tools, insights, and guidance.
• Project support: Assist in the delivery of strategic and ad hoc projects focused on local market priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Event participation: Represent PRI at relevant industry events to raise awareness, share insights, and strengthen local networks.
• Market intelligence: Support the Head of Germany & Austria in delivering the team’s business plan by contributing local market knowledge, data, and trend analysis.

Person Specification

• Experience or knowledge of the investment industry, including the structure of the investment chain and developments in sustainable finance and responsible investment, particularly in Germany and Austria.
• Familiarity with sustainability issues and their relevance to long-term investment outcomes and societal impact.
• Ability to identify and support growth opportunities through research and outreach.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage effectively with stakeholders in various settings.
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to present complex information clearly and facilitate productive discussions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce), and digital platforms (e.g. webinars, social media).

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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