Engagement Manager, EMEA & APAC

About the Role
Due to the continuous growth in the risk driven engagement, we are seeking to add two new engagement managers to the Material Risk Engagement (MRE) team. The two positions are part of the MRE core team that is dedicated to delivering the MRE service designed as an engagement overlay to the Sustainalytics flagship product, the ESG Risk Rating. The purpose with MRE is to promote and protect long-term value by engaging with high-risk companies on financially-material ESG issues. The two positions are engaging with companies to improve ESG risk management practices.
One position will focus on European companies, while the other position will focus on a portfolio of companies in India and the Middle East. Both positions can expect some travelling as part of the engagement is intended to be face-to-face meetings.
The ideal candidates should be able to identify material ESG issues within different industries and develop engagement strategies to bring about constructive change. You will join a strategically important team and contribute to the development of a vibrant community of engagement specialists.
Job Responsibilities
The essential part of the positions is to drive engagement processes with companies for the MRE product. Within the MRE core team, each engagement manager takes responsibility for a list of companies selected for the MRE product and drives the engagement in collaboration with the rest of the MRE core team and potentially other engagement managers at Sustainalytics.
It is key to ensure positive engagement results for our clients and keep full alignment with the ESG Risk Rating research and the engagement principles at Sustainalytics. The engagement process is dialogue-based and requires a constructive dialogue followed by suggested actions that companies should adopt to improve ESG risk management.
The positions will also on an ad-hoc basis support our Client Relations and Sales teams with MRE-related sales and client support issues. This could require client meetings and presentations.
Qualifications• 3-5 years of relevant RI/ESG/investment industry experience• Change-management experience, potentially consulting experience• Preferably experience with engagement on ESG issues• Broad ESG knowledge• Strong analytical skills• A curious mind - eager to learn, able to listen and ask the right questions• Good communication skills - presentation and writing• Highly professional interpersonal skills, including the ability to handle sensitive conversations with confidence and tact• Understanding of business strategy and finance• Self-motivated and target-driven, with the ability to work alone and drive engagement to agreed change objectives, whilst being able to assist colleagues• Ability to travel minimum 2-3 times per year• Alignment with Sustainalytics' mission, vision and values
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.
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