Pension Insurance Corporation ("PIC") provides secure retirement incomes through comprehensive risk management and excellence in asset and liability management, as well as exceptional customer service. Our purpose is to pay the pensions of our current and future policyholders.Head of SustainabilityRecruiting a Head of Sustainability who will provide leadership across the firm in all areas relating to sustainability. This covers:Responsible Investing: working collaboratively with the Investments team on sustainability related topicsResponsible Corporate: working with the business to continue to embed sustainability across the whole firm.You will also apply knowledge and insights concerning the impact of Sustainability factors on investment portfolios and how this impacts our policyholders and other stakeholders.Specific accountabilities assigned to the role of Head of Sustainability within PIC Capital:Enhance and lead PIC’s sustainability strategy as a responsible corporate and a responsible investor and with a focus on creation of social value. Ensure our approach remains appropriate to meet the expectations of PIC’s stakeholders both internally and externallySet priorities for the business with regards to its sustainability actions taking into consideration evolving industry expectations and regulationsLead the integration of ESG within investment processes and collaborate with Investment teams to apply such processes.Be Sustainability Subject Matter Expert on investments by providing ESG / sustainability opinion and analysis. Support analysts to input the opinion into Credit and Investment committee papers.Lead a small but dynamic team including a Climate Lead and an Investment Stewardship Manager.Help set climate and stewardship strategies and ensure targets are met in those areas.Manage your direct reports and encourage their own professional development and career progressionKeep informed of industry trends and market developments. Ensure constant knowledge sharing across the Investment team and wider companyPresent and respond to the Board, Internal Committees, Trustee, Adviser or other stakeholders on sustainability related queriesWork alongside Executive Committee members and Sustainability Champions across the business to embed Sustainability as BAUContribute to external reporting requirements (Sustainability report and TCFD) annuallyRepresent PIC at relevant industry conferences as speakerChampion PIC’s culture and values by role modelling professional and best practice standards of conduct and behaviour throughout the employee lifecycleExperienceRelevant senior sustainability experience within a financial services firmExperience integrating ESG into investments both within public and private markets, in particular within fixed incomeExperience in overseeing and/or driving forwards an investment portfolio decarbonisation strategyFamiliarity of and involvement in industry-level Sustainability initiativesFront-facing experience engaging with external stakeholders and /or investee companies on Sustainability mattersExperience influencing senior stakeholders across different departments. i.e. Exco, BoardProven leadership experience either directly or indirectly managing / influencing a teamKnowledgeStrong understanding of sustainability risks and opportunities and their application to a business such as PIC’sStrong technical knowledge of sustainability related matters and their integration into the investment processes across asset classesKnowledge of regulatory and industry best practices in sustainability, including reporting standards such as TCFD, ISSBA clear understanding of industry and stakeholder expectations on Sustainability in the context of a life insurance companyKnowledge of climate specific topics and Stewardship approach for an investor such as PICSkillsStrong organisation skills with the ability to work across various priorities and organize yourself and your team so that deadlines are metProven ability to persuade and influence stakeholders (internal and external) at all levels both directly and indirectlyStrong interpersonal skills – proven ability to adapt to different personalitiesCommercial judgement when setting priorities and actionIn addition to a competitive base salary and the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan, upon joining us here at Pension Insurance Corporation, you will get access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, 28 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays), a generous pension scheme and much more. #J-18808-Ljbffr