Sustainability Strategist at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE

Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sustainability, ESG Trends, Client Engagement, Market Research, Product Development, Training Delivery, Presentation Skills, Analytical Skills, Project Management, Relationship Management, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Excel, Data Reporting, ChatGPT

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. At Allianz Global Investors we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfilment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now as Sustainability Strategist in Hong Kong within the Sustainability Strategist team. In this role, you will be responsible to work with the team heads and other team members. This role will have a strong cross-functional exposure, and he/she will work closely with Sales and Marketing & RFP teams, Portfolio Management, Product Development, Communication and other parts of Allianz Global Investors. What you will do Point person for sustainability-related requests from Sales, Products, Investments, RFP team, Communications and Marketing Sustainability expert & ambassador on-the-ground to engage externally with clients, regulators, industry bodies, NGOs & media Development & maintenance of sustainability-related materials, contents & language Sustainability market research and staying on top of regional developments, serving as a key source of sustainability insights from an Asia perspective Strategic sustainable product planning across public and private market funds Support active promotion of sustainability throughout the company through delivering trainings Support sales on sustainability topics and support pitch preparation Speak at client meetings & conferences on sustainability topics What you bring University degree in Finance or related field of study Several years of relevant experience in sustainable investing, proven knowledge of industry practices and ESG trends Experience in a similar, client-facing role Solid knowledge and understanding of ESG products and competitor landscape CFA Sustainable Investing Certificate, CESGA or similar certificates are a plus Strong analytical, conceptual, communications, writing and presentation skills Shown project management and relationship management skills Strong interpersonal skills High proficiency in English and Mandarin, written and spoken, other languages are a plus Outstanding skills in Microsoft Power Point and Excel Outstanding skills in organization, prioritization and time management AI skills: Data reporting/ ChatGPT/ Microsoft CoPilot What we offer We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours) Securing your future: Access to company pension/savings plans Shared success: Company share purchasing plan Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group Investments in your skills: Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications … and so much more! About Allianz Global Investors Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager. We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active – in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients’ assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals. Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture, that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation. We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board. If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com To Recruitment Agencies: Allianz Global Investors has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Global Investors does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz Global Investors. Finally, please do not contact hiring managers directly.

Responsibilities

The Sustainability Strategist will act as the point person for sustainability-related requests and engage with various stakeholders including clients and regulators. This role involves developing sustainability materials, conducting market research, and promoting sustainability initiatives within the company.