About the job

Closing Date 2024/10/05

Reference Number MMH240925-4

Job Title Head: Responsible Investing

Position Type Permanent

Role Family Investments

Cluster Momentum Investments

Remote Opportunity Some of the time

Location – Country South Africa

Location – Province Gauteng

Location – Town / City Centurion

Introduction

Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations. We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilising new platforms Momentum Group provides practical financial solutions for people, communities and businesses.

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Role Purpose

The Head: Responsible Investing will lead the strategic integration of responsible investment practices of Momentum Investment Group (MIG) with a strong influence across the Momentum Group (MG) environment. They will ensure that all investment activities align with the company’s commitment to responsible investing and contribute to long-term value creation for stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree with a specialization in Finance, Sustainability, or related field
• 5-8 years’ experience in financial services as a Responsible Investing specialist that included the development and implementation of responsible investing strategies.
• Proven track record in investment management with a focus on Responsible Investing, ESG and Sustainability.
• Familiarity with global sustainability standards and frameworks essential.
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure the successful development and implementation of the responsible investing strategy and policy for MIG.
• Proactively partner with and influence the overall Sustainability strategy and framework within MG, whilst ensuring alignment of same to MIG.
• Effectively contribute to the creation of sustainable investment products that meet the evolving needs of our clients and the market.
• Ensure the effective representation of MIG at various forums both internally and externally.
• Support the strategic integration of ESG considerations into core investment decision making and processes, whilst coordinating the measurement of effectiveness and efficiency continuously.
• Ensure the proactive engagement with investee companies, stakeholders, and industry bodies to advocate for and drive sustainability performance and responsible investing best practices.
• Influence decision-making through delivering on insightful reports that transparently communicate impact and progress to stakeholders and executive management.
• Proactively influence decision-making through depth in understanding of global trends, regulatory changes, and innovations in responsible investing to ensure our strategy remains innovative.
• Develop processes and practices that ensures the effective identification, assessment,and management of ESG risks across the investment portfolios.
• Effectively build and lead a high-performing team dedicated to responsible investing, fostering a culture of excellence, ethical conduct, and continuous learning.
• Proactively manage talent through the employee lifecycle to ensure retention and growth within the team.
  

Competencies

• Developing Strategies
• Business Acumen (Industry Knowledge)
• Analytical Skills
• Communication
• Research and Analysis
• Drive for Results
• Leads Change and Innovation
• Motivating and Inspiring Team
• Collaboration
• Impact and Influence
• Prioritisation and decision making
• Self-Awareness and Insight
• Diversity and Inclusiveness
• Growing Talent