Head of Climate and Sustainability Research

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Allspring Global Investments™ is a leading independent asset management firm that offers a broad range of investment products and solutions designed to help meet clients' goals. At Allspring, our vision is to inspire a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. With decades of trusted experience propelling us forward, we strive to build portfolios aimed at generating successful outcomes for our clients. We do this through the independence of thought that powers our investment strategies and by bringing a renewed approach to look around the corner to unlock what's possible.  Allspring is a company committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning, and the desire to deliver outcomes that expand above and beyond financial gains. For more information, please visit  About Us - Allspring Global Investments.

At Allspring, unique views inspire us. We leverage the diversity of people, ideas, and skills to help our clients pursue their financial goals. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool that enables us to better serve our global client base. Intentionally fostering a diverse and inclusive culture allows us to empower innovation, productivity, and engagement. It’s also essential for elevating the experience of our clients as well as the communities in which we operate. Thank you for considering Allspring as you explore the next step in your career journey.

Overview

The Head of Climate and Sustainability Research is a core member of the Sustainable Investing (“SI”) team, serving as a critical link between SI, internal stakeholders, and clients. The successful candidate drives Allspring’s understanding and integration of the investment implications of climate change and other key sustainability themes to build knowledge across the investment platform, sharpen investment decision making, fulfill client objectives, and grow Allspring’s market presence. 

We currently operate in a hybrid working model, whereby you will be required to work in-office 4 days per week.  

Location(s): London, UK

Responsibilities

• Elevate Allspring’s climate and sustainable investment insights
• Expand and support our sustainability-focused capabilities and use cases for equity, corporate fixed income, and other asset classes
• Create thought leadership and investment strategy materials to support investment teams and client portfolios, and to enhance Allspring’s market presence
• Co-create product and strategies that help clients achieve their investment and sustainability objectives
• Oversee our proprietary climate transition framework to maximize its utility and robustness
• Lead Allspring’s cross-asset Sustainable Investing Research Forum to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Partner with Distribution and Marketing to expand our reputation and presence through client and prospect engagement and related business development activities

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• University degree (or equivalent) and 5+ years relevant experience in sustainability and asset management, or other roles in capital markets.
• Extensive knowledge of climate change and other environmental themes, financial markets, and the link between them
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with experience producing high-quality client-facing materials and confident messaging to varied audiences.
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, knowledge of AI, and experience working with data and narratives to derive and translate insights into compelling client outcomes.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent project management and stakeholder coordination skills, strong ownership, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and governance

Disclosure

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status