ESG Specialist - Permanent- ILIM
Dublin, IE
- Full Time Permanent position
- Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices
What we offer
We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few.
Further details on our benefits package can be accessed here Benefits (life-careers.com)
Role Overview
The Responsible Investment team develops and implements the ESG strategy for the investment firm. This includes support for all investment teams in terms of systematic methods of integrating ESG factors, sustainability research and stewardship across all asset classes and investment strategies. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Analyst within Irish Life Investment Managers (ILIM).
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee stewardship activities and advance analysis to improve company level voting and engagement actions.
- Produce company level analysis to provide case studies for investment strategies across all asset classes.
- Conduct research on sustainable investing industry trends, latest academic research and material ESG topics.
- Keep abreast of responsible investing regulations and trends promoting best practices to appropriate investment teams.
Desired Knowledge/Experience/Skills
- Strong passion for and understanding of sustainability and its implications
- Bachelor degree in Environmental Science/ Sustainability/ Finance or related field or equivalent practical experience;
- Strong analyst skills with ESG research analysis
- Knowledge of ESG regulations and initiatives (e.g., SFDR, TCFD)
- Good communication skills, written and oral.
- Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
Key Competencies
About us
Irish Life Investment Managers (ILIM), an investment firm authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland, has been part of the Great West Lifeco group of companies since 2013. The firm manages assets of circa €110bn on behalf of a diverse range of institutional clients including pension plans, Investment Advisers, Insurance companies, corporations and charitable foundations, across a broad range of of asset classes.
The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process. Where Agency assistance is required the Irish Life Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Irish Life by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Irish Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued. We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported.
We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture.
If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact lifecareers@irishlife.ie and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best.
Irish Life Investment Managers supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.