Associate Director, Responsible Investing Strategic Communications

Federated Hermes Career Opportunity #9577

Pittsburgh, PA

Since 1955, millions of investors in the United States and around the globe have relied on Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI) for world-class investment solutions. Federated Hermes has grown to become one of the nation's largest investment managers with $871.2 billion in assets under management. Federated Hermes is a global leader in active responsible investing with one of the largest engagement and stewardship teams in the world representing over $2.1 trillion in assets under advisement.

Based within our Responsible Investing Office (RIO), the Associate Director, Responsible Investing Strategic Communications, focuses on the management of responsible investing thought leadership, strategic partnerships, written communications and corporate sustainability. This position works closely with RIO leadership, global investment teams, legal, marketing and EOS at Federated Hermes Limited to leverage and enrich knowledge dissemination of firm-wide responsible investing practices and is responsible for authoring and co-authoring original internal and external materials and publication of corporate sustainability reports and policies, ESG rating agencies and PRI submissions, legal response material, white papers, thematic articles and thought leadership pieces. If you’re an avid writer with experience in authoring original content including articles, white papers, marketing presentations, press releases, speeches and academic publications with a demonstrated interest or experience in responsible investing, ESG research and stewardship, this may be the role for you.

Position Specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required; post-graduate degree preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in investment management or industry related knowledge
• Experience in investment management marketing or communications preferred.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in responsible investing, ESG research and stewardship required.
• Experience in corporate sustainability, ESG research and/or responsible investing preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of ESG and responsible investing reporting and content creation preferred.
• Must possess exceptional analytical ability, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, diplomacy and experience presenting research results to investment professionals.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, and content databases.
• Avid writer with experience in authoring original content including articles, white papers, marketing presentations, press releases, speeches and academic publications.

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For additional information, please visit FederatedHermes.com

Federated Hermes, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with a professional environment.

Only those candidates in whom we have an interest will be contacted.

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

EOE – Including Disability / Vets

Federated Hermes is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to Federated Hermes. As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, Federated Hermes will also comply with applicable government contractor obligations, including ensuring veterans and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities consistent with current federal, state and local laws and regulations.

About Federated Hermes

For more than 60 years, Federated Hermes has provided world-class investment solutions to financial professionals in the United States and around the world. Federated Hermes' employees have defined the qualities of the company’s success over the decades: a reputation for integrity and excellence, a commitment to customers and employees and a history of longstanding client relationships. While each market cycle brings new opportunities and challenges to the company, Federated Hermes continues to foster employee commitment to excellence in the investment management industry.

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