This is an exciting position for anyone wishing to contribute to positive change within the area of human capital management (HCM). Technological progress, demographic changes, globalization, the green transition, the emergence of new ways of working, and changes in employees’ expectations are bringing structural changes and disruptions to society and labour markets. This role will work alongside our investor clients to encourage proactive human capital management strategies at companies to maximize performance with a healthy, engaged, innovative and productive workforce in line with the undergoing transformation. Human capital management can be a significant risk to long-term value creation as people are a critical component of intangible assets for any business and their capacity to generate shareholder returns. Hence, investors need companies to have a future focused approach to hiring, retaining, and developing talent, and to address the workforce transformation.  

This position would suit an ESG professional with a strong background within human capital management. This role offers the opportunity to engage with publicly listed multi-national companies to bring about beneficial change in the company’s approach to human capital, and the overall ESG performance. The role blends research and analysis with company, investor client, and other stakeholder engagement, whilst providing written updates on progress to investor clients.

The ideal candidate will be a polished communicator with knowledge and understanding of the wide variety of trends influencing human capital management, and the active ownership process of our investor clients. 

Sustainalytics’ Stewardship team consists of around 40 individuals across various ESG disciplines who support investor clients in meeting their responsible investment objectives and facilitate active ownership strategies through engagement dialogue, proxy voting advisory and investor communications. Our services are delivered through a number of engagement programs covering material ESG risks, sustainability themes and global standards/norms.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

On behalf of our institutional investor clients, undertake dialogue with selected publicly traded companies, through email, conference calls, and face-to-face meetings, on specific aspects of human capital management, such as DEI, mental health and wellbeing, learning and development, employee experience, etc.Conduct research and analysis to identify human capital management gaps and opportunities in investee companies across several sectors.Support the delivery of qualitative and quantitative content for our investor clients.Track and understand regulatory developments, as well as industry and investor initiatives that shape human capital management and accountability across markets.Collaborate with our dedicated colleagues to reinforce the programme’s development, execute our Theory of Change, meet investor client expectations and promote leading practices.Contribute to the development of intellectual capital and thought leadership through report-writing and public-facing activities.Work closely with colleagues to answer client enquiries and ensure a high degree of client satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant degree and excellent research and analytical skillsFive years’ experience with enabling human capital management or DEI action and accountability in a field such as responsible investment, investor relations, regulatory oversight, consulting, corporate sustainability or academiaAwareness of the broader corporate sustainability or responsible investing field including familiarity with relevant social international norms, standards and initiativesSelf-motivated and target-driven, with the ability to work alone and drive engagement to agreed change objectives.An adaptive communication style adjusted based on the context of each engagementA generous team spirit and collaborative natureProfessional listening, speaking and writing skills, foremost in EnglishCross-cultural communication skills and supportive of diversity, equity and inclusionService-minded and able to serve as a trusted advisor to clientsSelf-motivated and result drivenAble to handle a variety of responsibilities and deliver efficiently by prioritizing tasksAlignment with Sustainalytics’ mission, vision, and values.

 

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Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, at least three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.