PGIM Credit | Investment Associate, Sustainable Investment Portfolio Specialist

Investment Associate - Sustainable Investment Portfolio Specialist

(PGIM Credit, London)

A GLOBAL LEADING ASSET MANAGER WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers! 

If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.

At PGIM, You Can!

What you will do

PGIM Credit’s sustainable investment team has an open position supporting its senior sustainable investment portfolio specialist. The role provides exposure to a wide range of ESG-related topics, whilst working closely with investment professionals, product and marketing, client-facing teams, and legal and compliance. Among other things, you will have responsibilities related to the delivery of ESG-related reporting and regulatory disclosures, product documentation, and marketing materials, as well as responses to ESG-related client / prospect queries and requests. In addition, you will help maintain and improve the implementation of clients’ ESG objectives across the Credit platform. You will also assist in building and maintain the systems and tools used for these processes.

What you can expect

• Support the senior sustainable investment portfolio specialist with client-facing and external communication aspects of the sustainable investment team’s responsibilities and objectives.
• Contribute to the preparation, review and ongoing maintenance of SFDR (EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation) related documentation and disclosures, working closely with sustainable investment, product, legal and compliance stakeholders to ensure these are accurate, consistent and aligned with regulatory and client requirements.
• Assist with the creation and review of sustainability-related reports, product documentation, stewardship reporting and sustainable investment policy materials.
• Review and draft ESG-related responses in client / prospect due diligence questionnaires (DDQs), requests for proposals (RFPs), consultant databases and other queries or requests.
• Support the senior sustainable investment portfolio specialist in reviewing, enhancing and maintaining written ESG and sustainable investment narratives used in client and prospect communications and marketing materials.
• Conduct ESG and sustainable investment competitive analysis and industry research, and make recommendations based on this research.
• Recommend and contribute to ESG thought leadership ideas.
• Develop and maintain systems, tools and processes relating to responsibilities above.
• Review client meeting notes and summarize key points of feedback for the ESG team

What you will bring

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Good judgement, professional maturity, and a sense of when to escalate questions.
• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills.
• A clear capacity to maintain focus, manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously and deliver required outputs on time.
• Self-motivation, self-reliance and good organizational skills; many aspects of the role are open-ended.
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity, and the ability to learn new concepts quickly.
• Proven ability to work across functional groups, and to build and maintain strong relationships.
• A strong interest in ESG, sustainability and responsible investment topics.
• Strong written and spoken English language skills.

What will set you apart?

• Direct experience supporting sustainability-related reporting, regulatory disclosures, client communications or stewardship activities.
• Familiarity with major sustainable finance regulations and frameworks, such as SFDR, the EU Taxonomy, TCFD, SDR, the UK Stewardship Code, etc.
• A relevant advanced degree.
• Experience in fixed income and/or asset management.

*PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer you

• Private Medical Insurance: PGIM offers private medical insurance and pays the full premium on behalf of all employees.
• Annual Leave of 25 to 28 days, based on years of service, at full pay.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Employees receive a company contribution of 10% basic annual salary and a maximum employer-matching contribution of 5% of basic annual salary.
• Life Assurance & Income Protection: Life Assurance for 8 times your basic annual salary, up to a max benefit of £1.8million. 60% of your basic annual salary for a limited payment terms of 5 years, at the end of which a capital sum of 2x your basic annual salary is payable.

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About PGIM Credit

PGIM Credit Income is a global asset manager offering active solutions across all fixed income markets.

Our business climate is a safe inclusive environment, centered around mutual respect, intellectual honesty, transparency, and teamwork. Our leaders are focused on talent & culture; dedicated to fostering growth & development at all levels to develop the industry leaders of tomorrow.

Prudential Financial, Inc. is focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential. For more information, please visit PGIM Credit.

About PGIM – Global Asset Management
PGIM is the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a leading global investment manager with nearly US$1.5 trillion in assets under management as of September 30th 2025. With offices in 19 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate and alternatives.

With a history dating back 150 years, and experience through more than 30 market cycles, PGIM takes a long-term view, not only in our investment philosophy, but also in how we develop our talent. We want to see our employees excel from their first day with the firm and throughout their tenure with PGIM. We will inspire you, support you, and help you reach your greatest personal and professional aspirations. If PGIM sounds like the place for you, join us. For more information about PGIM, visit PGIM.com.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

PGIM has a long-held commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, rooted in the belief that this is a prerequisite for PGIM's success and sustainability. We work to attract, retain, develop and promote talent at all levels and aim to have a workforce that reflects the communities where we work, live and invest. We are intentional about creating a workplace where everyone has a voice and is welcomed, valued, respected and understood. From the moment people join PGIM, we pledge to help them unlock their full potential. Together, we are shaping a future where talent knows no boundaries.

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Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services, some of which may not be available in your area.

We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status , medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are a Disability Confident Level 1 Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for disabled people.
 
If you require workplace adjustments to the hiring process, please discuss those with your recruiter directly.