Active Ownership Specialist

Active Ownership Specialist

  • Den Haag
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • € 5.597 - € 7.996

We bieden je

  • NS Business card, ook privé te gebruiken
  • 13e maand en vakantiegeld
  • 27 vakantiedagen en 1 Diversiteitsdag
  • Hybride werken

Waarom NN Group

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  • Werken waar en wanneer jij wil

Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful contribution to the further development of responsible investing? This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise and join a team of ambitious ESG specialists in an international and dynamic environment, and support NN Group in accelerating the transition to a more sustainable and inclusive economy.

Wat ga je doen?

As an asset owner we seek to manage the assets on behalf of our beneficiaries and insurance entities in a responsible way. The integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) in the investment processes, and engagement with investee companies is at the heart of our RI strategy and underpins our ambition to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable economy.

As Active Ownership Specialist you will play a key role in strengthening NN Group’s voice as a responsible investor, by supporting to further refine policies and position on specific themes like climate change and biodiversity. You will also directly contribute to the implementation of NN’s thematic engagement activities by leading on corporate engagement dialogues and providing ESG subject-matter expertise to influence NN’s investment decision making. Furthermore, you will support the development of external reporting related to engagement outcomes and voting for the NN Group investment portfolio.

As an Active Ownership Specialist, your main responsibilities will include:

  • Support the implementation of NN Group’s Active Ownership Strategy and play a role in identifying key engagement themes for the NN investment portfolio
  • Provide subject matter expertise on new and emerging ESG and stewardship trends
  • Represent NN Group in a variety of (Active Ownership-focused) partnerships and industry bodies and participate in engagement conversations directly or in collaboration with other investors
  • Contribute to the development of Active Ownership-focused reporting to communicate on NN Group’s engagement strategy, activities, and outcomes to various stakeholders
  • Support the development and implementation of new investment strategies with an engagement component
  • Monitor the progress on engagement and voting related activities by external asset managers, review the engagement programs and decide on potential actions in close cooperation with the other Active Ownership Specialists at NN Group’s Investment Office

In addition, depending on available capacity and affinity, you will participate in broader RI strategy such as researching ESG topics, policy/strategy development, and integrating ESG factors into risk management.

Wat wij jou bieden

NN invests in an inclusive, inspiring work environment and in skills and competences for the future. We match this with employee benefits that are in line with what is needed today and in the future. This way, we offer our employees the opportunity to get the best out of themselves. We offer you:

  • Salary between € 5.597,- and € 7.996 depending on your knowledge and experience
  • 13th month and holiday allowance are paid with your monthly salary
  • 27 vacation days for a 5-day working week and one Diversity Day
  • A modern pension administered by BeFrank
  • Plenty of training and learning opportunities
  • NS Business Card 2nd class, which gives you unlimited travel, also privately. Do you prefer to travel with your own transport? Then you can declare the kilometres travelled
  • Allowances for setting up your home office and for internet use

We work hybrid at NN. Together with your team, you decide where, how and when you work. The official location of this job is The Hague.

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Wat je meebrengt

We’re looking for a candidate with a proactive attitude, who’s able to listen and express and communicate views. Furthermore, you have the following experience and skill sets:

  • At least an academic degree, with a focus on finance/economics, environmental science, sustainable development, or related subjects
  • Around 5 years, preferably in roles with an ESG focus within the financial services industry, such as ESG strategist or stewardship specialist. Affinity with the topics of climate change and biodiversity will be a pre
  • Comprehensive understanding of the ESG landscape and prior experience with knowledge of proxy voting and/or engagement
  • Proactive team player with a strong sense of individual accountability and integrity and proven analytical skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, in English and preferably in Dutch

Je zal samenwerken met

At NN Group's headquarters, you will join NN Investment Office (NN IO) and be part of the Responsible Investment (RI) team. NN IO is focusing on the investment activities for the general account and pension fund portfolios located in 10 different countries. The integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) in the investment processes, and engagement with investee companies are at the heart of our RI strategy and supports our ambition to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable economy.

The RI team consists of experts in Responsible Investing and Sustainability from NN’s Investment Office and Corporate Citizenship. As part of NN IO’s Active Ownership function, you will collaborate with NN IO’s portfolio managers and external asset managers across different asset classes, to execute and improve NN’s active ownership strategy.

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