Responsible Investment Reporting Analyst

Responsible Investment Reporting Analyst

Business Area: Responsible Investment

Place of Work: London

Contract Type: Permanent

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size, you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

About the role

In your role as RI Reporting Analyst you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.

​This role will provide a great opportunity to be part of the RI Team.

Responsible investment is a strategic priority for the Scheme within the 3YP and it is part of the balanced scorecard.

A key requirement for the Scheme is to deliver on all RI–related mandatory and statutory reporting (including TCFD and stewardship reports) as well as voluntary reporting linked to the four key priorities of climate, nature, people and governance, or required by our membership of industry groups, such as PRI.

The volume and complexity of statutory and mandatory RI reporting has increased significantly in recent years and is expected to continue to increase to include both transition plans and nature – based reporting; this role is designed to meet the enhanced reporting burden and to contribute to the Scheme’s ambition to show visible leadership in RI.

What you will be doing

As a trusted part of the Responsible Investment, you will:

• Develop and manage the annual responsible investment (RI) reporting plan and schedules
• Create and oversee RI report content, including data, metrics, and strategic narrative
• Deliver reporting papers to ExCO, IC, and Boards in collaboration with senior RI leaders
• Ensure timely completion of all internal and external RI reporting requirements
• Translate complex RI content into clear, accessible language for various audiences
• Manage internal stakeholders and external agencies involved in RI reporting
• Support voluntary and strategic RI reporting initiatives beyond regulatory obligations

About you

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Strong technical knowledge of statutory and mandatory TCFD & RI reporting requirements and practical evidence of the ability to manage complex reporting schedules.
• Relevant degree. Investment qualifications such as IMC, CFA etc highly desirable.
• Strong technical knowledge of statutory and mandatory RI reporting requirements and practical evidence of the ability to manage complex reporting schedules.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly as regards report writing.
• Ability to manage cross-scheme workflow, external agency relationships, and meet tight deadlines.

Why join us?

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

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We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing development opportunities. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team.

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Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, a flexible culture and an excellent range of benefits!

How we will reward you

• Great starting salary
• Generous annual leave package
• Access to a high-quality pension scheme provided through the Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family-friendly pay)
• Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
• Employee Volunteer Days to support the communities where you work and live
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves.

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Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded in our values:

• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Excellence

About us

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (as of 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit https://www.uss.co.uk

USSIM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting [email protected].