Senior Specialist, Sovereign Engagement (Mexico)

Principles for Responsible InvestmentLocation - Remote · Mexico City, MexicoSalary - $800,000 - $848,000 (MXN)Team - StewardshipClosing: 11:59pm, 23rd Nov 2026 CST
About the PRI The PRI is the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment. It works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and to support its international network of investor signatories in incorporating these factors into their investment and ownership decisions.
The PRI’s three distinct capabilities relate to the core elements of the PRI’s approach to achieving a sustainable financial system.Translate RI (Responsible Investment) thought leadership into insights and practical support that is tailored to what signatories need to progress their RI practiceConvene our vast network to create opportunities for collaborative actionHarness our global scale to influence policymakers and regulators to effect system change
Job Description
The PRI is seeking a dedicated Senior Specialist to support its emerging sovereign engagement work in Mexico through the Collaborative Sovereign Engagement on Climate Change initiative.Investors participating in this initiative are seeking long-term engagement with governments and associated bodies to manage portfolio exposure to climate change through their holdings of sovereign debt, exposure to other asset classes and universal ownership, consistent with their fiduciary duty to mitigate risks and maximise long-term returns for beneficiaries. The Mexico programme is the newest of four national engagement programmes conducted under the initiative.
The successful candidate will support the establishment of the Mexico engagement programme with support from PRI’s broader sovereign engagement, stewardship, global policy and markets teams. The successful candidate may also contribute to engagement in other markets and multilateral processes where this furthers the initiative’s objectives.
This role has strong finance, economics, public policy and climate change components. It is based in the PRI’s Stewardship Initiatives Team, and reports to the Head of Stewardship, Sovereign Engagement.
Core Responsibilities: Support the launch and establishment of the Mexico programme of the Collaborative Sovereign Engagement on Climate Change.Lead the Mexico programme on an ongoing basis, supporting participating investors in their efforts to conduct dialogue with national and regional governments, and other associated entities.In collaboration with relevant PRI colleagues and the initiative’s Mexico Investor Advisory and Working Groups, help develop and facilitate the implementation of a robust engagement strategy, including annual focus areas and workplans.Conduct and disseminate relevant research, guidance, and other analysis for investors to use in sovereign engagement both within and beyond the Mexico programme.Build relationships with participating investors and other PRI signatories to maintain and expand expertise of engagement best practice and needs.Assist the Head of Stewardship, Sovereign Engagement and Director of Stewardship in evaluating the progress and impact of engagement activities and identifying improvements to sovereign engagement practice to support the global programme.Work closely with other members of the PRI Stewardship Initiatives Team to ensure delivery of consistent, high-quality work.Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders in the Mexico financial system and climate policy spaces to inform investors’ expectations and create channels of communication between the investor group and relevant stakeholders.Speak at events, both digital and in person, on sovereign engagement, stewardship and the PRI’s work more generally.Maintain excellent overall knowledge of stewardship, sovereign engagement, climate and nature issues, and public policy on climate change, nature and economics.As this role works with global stakeholders and across the Mexican market, occasional international travel (approximately 1-2 times per year) and domestic travel (approximately 2-3 times per year) may be required, as well as frequent (approximately 1-2 days per week) calls/meetings outside of normal working hours.
Skills & Experience
A demonstrated knowledge of Mexico’s climate and energy-related policy, and how it links with investor interests and practice.Experience working for or with institutional investors on climate change, ESG, policy engagement and/or stewardship, or experience working for or with governments on climate change and stakeholder management.A relevant higher education qualification in public policy, environmental issues, finance, sustainable investment and/or economics, or comparable professional experience.Strong programme management skills, with experience in delivering complex projects successfully, including directing others that may not be your direct reports.A track record of developing and delivering against a strategy to achieve or influence a macro-level outcome.Excellent networking, relationship management and interpersonal skills and experience of building strong and productive relationships.Experience convening diverse groups working towards a common activity and aim.Excellent written communication and verbal presentation skills.A collaborative and consultative approach to working with others & commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.
It is desirable candidates have:
Knowledge and experience with sovereign debt and fixed income asset classes, including an understanding of Mexico’s positioning in global sovereign bond portfolios.Experience with developing and reporting against project impact and other metrics.A growth mindset, actively pursuing continuous professional and personal development
We particularly welcome candidates from under-represented groups, including Black, Asian, and other People of Colour, those with visible or non-visible disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates and those who are neurodivergent.N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.