Responsible Investment Manager Job in Australia Recruiting by KPMG

Job Description

Our ESG Advisory & Assurance (Sustainability) team work with organisations to help them manage the risks and opportunities associated with non-financial issues, and to enhance all aspects of reporting and communication. We also provide assurance services for overall non-financial disclosures to enhance the credibility of reported information. At KPMG we believe that business has a vital role to play in solving social and environmental problems. Our Sustainability team are innovative and forward-thinking leaders in Corporate Citizenship, harnessing the energy and capabilities of our people to achieve positive outcomes for the community.

Your Opportunity

The growing influence of non-financial issues, including environmental performance and social impact, is reshaping the business landscape, affecting financial performance and long-term business success for our clients and communities. As markets move towards a greater focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks, our Climate Change and Sustainability services team helps our clients to reduce impacts on the environment and to build a more sustainable and resilient future – to recognise that ESG is not only a question of risk, but also opportunity.  This is where you come in.

Reporting into the Partners your role will sit within KPMG’s ESG & Responsible Investment (RI) team, supporting the ESG & RI team in delivering on ESG, climate change and other responsible investment projects for clients. Clients will include superfunds, investment managers, banks and insurers who are either mature or nascent in their ESG/Sustainability journey.

• Lead the delivery of ESG advisory projects including client ESG research and report writing, ESG education sessions and workshops for Boards and employees, RI policy and procedure drafting, ESG reporting framework development and the integration of ESG in client portfolios.
• Lead delivery of services such as Impact Investment measurement and frameworks
• Lead delivery of ESG assurance services, such as over financed emissions under PCAF, ISSB Reporting, UN PRI Reporting and ESG/RI statements in Sustainability and Annual reports.  
• Lead and support regional RI business development and marketing - lead strategy for response to RFP’s, preparing proposals, developing conference presentation materials, presenting at industry events and supporting other business development efforts to grow the RI business in Pacific, including Asia.
• Identify and work with international KPMG team to identify inroads for sustainable products and investment techniques into the domain of orthodox and conventional investment management.
• Contribute to KPMG’s RI intellectual capital and Thought Leadership working with the global RI team, the role, will also have opportunity to contribute to development of new intellectual capital and solutions. This may include development of new sustainability-focused investment funds, advisory solutions, or tools.

How You’re Extraordinary

With an enthusiasm to deliver quality, you are technically minded, detail focused, interested in working with a broad range of industries for some Australia’s largest and most sustainable companies. Other skills you possess will include:

• You get excited about generating innovative ideas that create value, improve processes, and solve complex problems.
• You love being part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary team and building strong relationships both internally and externally.
• You are tuned in to business development opportunities, with confidence creating effective sales material including proposals, case studies, and other sector-specific material.

Your Experience

Preferable experience will include roles within superfund, bank or asset manager either in ESG role or with experience working with the ESG role or within a consulting firm with direct experience in ESG.

• Knowledge of, and experience with different asset classes of investment managers (listed equity, private equity fixed income, real estate, infrastructure, hedge fund).
• Knowledge of and experience with international sustainability and assurance guidelines and standards such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI), Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmarks (GRESB), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme, Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) and Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
• Ability to conduct technical and high-quality analysis of ESG processes, investment principles and strategies, including benchmarking organisational performance.

Qualifications

Qualifications at a Degree level in an appropriate discipline such as sustainability, climate change, finance, economics, commerce, law and corporate governance. A suitable post graduate qualification in a relevant discipline is preferred.

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.