Stewardship Analyst

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $213.9 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

* As at 30 September 2025

Purpose of Role:

Man Group has been a front runner in responsible investing and looks to continue to set the pace with regards to the stewardship of our client’s assets.

Reporting to the Head of Stewardship, this role sits within the Stewardship team, which is part of the Responsible Investment group of Man Group. The candidate will focus on the implementation of stewardship approaches – including proxy voting and engagement – across Man Group’s investment capabilities.

 

Specific Responsibilities:

As a Stewardship Analyst, You will:

Proxy Voting

• Coordinate the day-to-day relationship with our proxy voting research provider
• Track consistent and informed proxy voting activities, ensuring timeliness and completeness of the execution of our proxy votes
• On critical holdings, support the Stewardship team to perform an extra level of analysis of the 3^rd party research and recommendations to ensure we vote in alignment with our firm’s policies and/or client requests
• Respond to portfolio managers’ queries on proxy voting
• Maintain and produce accurate voting reports for various stakeholders
• Set up new funds for proxy voting by completing fund documentation and liaising with our proxy advisor and custodians.
• Monitor equity account setups through Man’s control frameworks to mitigate proxy voting risks and oversights

 

Engagement

• Work with portfolio managers and collaboratively with other investors to deliver tangible results at investee companies
• Utilise company disclosures, third party research and other available resources to conduct non-financial analysis to assess company adherence to ESG market standards across different industries
• Identify issuers for targeted engagement in order to meet our ESG / Responsible investment (RI) targets
• Engage with corporate representatives from our funds’ portfolio companies to discuss ESG matters, including climate change, biodiversity, human rights and corporate governance

 

Reporting and Policy Updates

• Respond to engagement and proxy voting-related queries in due diligence questionnaires (DDQ) or Requests for Information (RFI)
• Maintain stewardship-related policies and contribute to international stewardship codes’ requirements

 

Your Background:

In addition to experience working in sustainable investment roles either at another financial institution or research provider, you will have:

• A degree in finance, economics, business, law or other relevant subject
• Professional qualifications in finance or ESG, such as IMC, CFA level 1, CFA in ESG investing or other relevant qualification (desirable)
• Knowledge of policy issues of corporate governance, stewardship and shareholder rights and responsibilities, with evidence of knowledge of wider responsible investment issues
• Strong IT skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office
• A motivated self-starter that is organised, structured and proactive
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, take initiative and add value to the team
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation and writing skills
• Detail-oriented and analytical skills
• Information seeker and aptitude to problem-solving and holistic thinking

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.

You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.