Responsible Investment Senior Policy 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 Policy Analyst you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity to make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.

It presents an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of the Scheme’s ambitious Responsible Investment (RI) strategy, which reinforces its position as a Universal Owner.

The revised RI strategy sets a clear direction for the Scheme to demonstrate visible leadership in responsible investment across the UK and to be recognised as a global leader among asset owners.

A core part of this ambition is driving effective policy advocacy on key RI issues.

Your work will directly enhance the Scheme’s ability to influence public policy and regulatory developments, contributing to better financial long-term outcomes for members.

If you're passionate about responsible investment and looking to have an influence through strategic policy engagement, this role offers an excellent platform.

What you will be doing

As a trusted part of the Responsible Investment you will:

• Track UK and global policy developments on responsible investment, analyse political context, and brief the team.
• Draft clear internal and external content — policy briefings, blogs, articles and reports — and lead their circulation.
• Build and maintain relationships with government, regulators and industry groups; represent USS in relevant forums.
• Recommend advocacy positions and engagement plans for senior leaders and investment teams.
• Coordinate and draft USS responses to consultations (e.g. Stewardship Code, listing rules, TNFD, transition plans).

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:

• Deep understanding of UK and global responsible investment (RI) policy and trends.
• Degree in politics, economics, climate, or related field.
• Hands-on RI policy experience from finance, think tanks, or policy making.
• Strong stakeholder management and external relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of sustainable finance and climate transition impacts on the sector.
• Expertise in climate, nature, people, and governance topics.
• Confident in navigating policy consultations and regulatory processes.

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.

We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. 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.

Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and 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 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 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.

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

• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Excellence

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 (at 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 resourcing@uss.co.uk.