Head of ESG Client Strategy Asia Pacific, Hong Kong

Head of ESG Client Strategy Asia Pacific, Hong Kong Join to apply for the Head of ESG Client Strategy Asia Pacific, Hong Kong role at Invesco Asia Pacific . About Invesco As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco. What's in it for you? Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings, including: Generous annual leave plus flexible paid time off Hybrid work schedule Learning and development programs Health & wellbeing benefits Parental leave benefits Employee stock purchase plan (if applicable in your region) Job Description About the Role The role is to provide leadership on stewardship and sustainable investing client engagement, policy development, thought leadership, commercialization strategy, marketing, and product development in the Asia-Pacific region. The role reports to the Global Head of Sustainable Investing Services as part of the Investment Stewardship team and works in close partnership with internal and external stakeholders in the region and globally. The person will have deep knowledge of ESG, stewardship, and sustainable investing policies, programs, and strategies with the aim of strengthening the message we deliver to clients, policymakers, and stakeholders, while advancing Invesco’s industry presence and internal capabilities in sustainable investing. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Execution: Develop and execute a comprehensive ESG client strategy for the Asia Pacific region, aligning with Invesco's global ESG framework and regional market nuances. Client Engagement & Education: Act as the primary ESG subject matter expert for key institutional and wholesale clients in AP, leading client meetings, presentations, and workshops to articulate Invesco's ESG capabilities, research, and thought leadership. Solution Development: Collaborate closely with investment teams, product development, and sales to identify client needs and drive the creation of innovative and differentiated ESG investment solutions and products tailored for the AP market. Market Intelligence & Positioning: Monitor regional ESG trends, regulatory developments, and competitor activities to inform strategy, identify opportunities, and ensure Invesco's ESG offerings remain competitive and relevant. Thought Leadership & Advocacy: Represent Invesco at industry conferences, seminars, and within relevant ESG working groups in AP, contributing to industry best practices and enhancing Invesco's reputation as a leader in sustainable investing. Internal Collaboration & Training: Partner with sales, marketing, and investment teams across AP to enhance their ESG knowledge, support their client-facing efforts, and ensure consistent messaging. Reporting & Governance: Contribute to regional and global ESG reporting requirements and ensure adherence to relevant internal policies and external regulations. About your background Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Environmental Science, or a related field. A master's degree, CFA, or relevant ESG certifications (e.g., CESGA) are highly desirable. Experience: 10+ years of experience in the asset management industry, with at least 5 years specifically focused on ESG investing, client strategy, or product development in the Asia Pacific region. ESG Expertise: Deep understanding of global and regional ESG trends, frameworks (e.g., TCFD, SASB, SFDR), data providers, and regulatory landscapes. Strong grasp of sustainable finance principles and their application to investment strategies. Client-Facing Skills: Proven track record of successfully engaging with sophisticated institutional and wholesale clients, building strong relationships, and effectively communicating complex investment concepts. Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Ability to develop and execute strategic plans, analyze market data, and translate insights into actionable plans. Collaboration & Influence: Demonstrated ability to work effectively across diverse teams, influence stakeholders, and drive consensus in a matrixed organization. Communication & Presentation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate complex topics clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. Proficiency in additional Asian languages (e.g., Mandarin, Cantonese) would be an advantage. Workplace Model At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least four days a week, with one day working outside an Invesco office. Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our personal data policy and for recruitment purposes only. 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