French Speaking Associate, Corporate Governance, Capital Markets & ESG

Job Description

Overview:
We're looking for a French speaking Associate or Senior Associate, to join our team in D.F. King, a part of MUFG Corporate Markets, a division of MUFG Pension & Market Services. The role is based on a hybrid basis from either our central London office or our city centre office in Leeds.
As a Senior Associate, you will support and assist the team with managing Proxy Solicitation, M&A and Corporate Governance projects, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of projects, campaigns and client relations along with the Director of the UK and the team as a whole. We will provide training, so if you don't have all the experience now, maybe you've just left university for example, have an interest in Proxy Solicitation, ESG and Corporate Governance Advisory Services and exceptional French and English language skills, you could join as an Associate.
This is a client facing, up to C-Suite level role, and in an exciting and fast-paced environment.
You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in MUFG Pension & Market Services. You'll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple teams and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we'll provide the support you need to do just that.

Benefits:
26 days annual leave, plus a wellbeing day, a volunteer day, bank holidays and the opportunity to buy up to 5 days' extra each year
Health, wellbeing and lifestyle rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family. Everything from: Employee Assistance Programme; Discounts on retail and socialising; Travel and technology; cycle2work scheme; A host of gym and fitness subscriptions; Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
Appreciate programme: Employee recognition programme
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Medical Insurance
Paid Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave, Shared Parental Leave

What you need:
As with any role, we want to find the right person and we want to make sure you know it's the right role for you too. Therefore, you must have:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French - you must be at least business fluent in both languages
• Very strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
• The ability to work as a team player, taking responsibility for your clients needs and happily supporting and assisting the wider team with other Group projects
• A keen interest and desire to learn about Corporate Governance, ESG, Capital Markets and Investor Relations
• An analytical mind, with strong report writing skills and a solutions-based approach to addressing challenges
• A proactive and conscientious outlook with the drive and desire to succeed
• Excellent attention to detail with the diligence and accuracy to produce exceptional client reports

It would be nice to have:
• Experience of working with or for Proxy Solicitation firms, Proxy Advisory agencies, Investor relations consultancies or Institutional Investors would be advantageous if you're looking to be a Senior Associate

Day to Day you will:
• Provide clients with actionable intelligence on investor stewardship policies and practices
• Support the team to address and advise on clients' Corporate Governance practices, with the support of the internal Corporate Governance team in relation to best practice and D.F. King's mandate
• Assist the team and UK Director with the execution and delivery of D.F. King's Proxy Solicitation and Corporate Governance Advisory Services
• Prepare client reporting and assist with client relations
• Obtain intelligence on investor stewardship behaviour through research and direct engagement
• Build and maintain relationships with financial institutions (investment houses, pension funds, custodian banks etc.), clients, institutional investors and other parties
• Research and share intelligence on major corporate governance subjects, topics and themes
• Draft, or assist with drafting, Corporate Governance studies on a particular company's proposed resolutions or with the organisation and participation in corporate governance roadshows for D.F. King clients
• Increase your own knowledge of Proxy Solicitation, ESG, M&A tendering / voting mechanism market regulations, and investor stewardship policies and practice, in order to progress and gain autonomy

About Us

MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business connecting millions of people with their assets - safely, securely and responsibly.

Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences.

A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.

About the Team

Founded in 1942, D.F. King is an expert in stakeholder engagement, providing comprehensive global advisory and execution services for equity and debt transactions, as well as support in insolvency matters.

We are the largest analyser of share registers globally and the dominant provider of equity ownership analytics in multiple markets. We help listed companies identify and track their shareholders, as well as their behaviour, using either local ownership disclosure provisions or our own proprietary methodologies.

MUFG Pension & Market Services is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.

We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the MUFG Pension & Market Services journey and together we will achieve our full potential.

We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.

Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.