People and culture
Committed to our people, purpose, and impact
People-powered
The performance of our people is key to our active investment management approach.
Employer of choice
To succeed in our purpose we focus on attracting, developing and retaining talented people.
Client-focused
We aim to deliver high-performance and long-term value for clients by nurturing a culture of excellence and inclusion.
Our culture
We’re very proud of it, so much so that 87% of us are proud to work here*. By embracing flexible working opportunities, being committed to inclusion, and making health and wellbeing a priority, we’ve created the conditions for our people to thrive. This culture is the cornerstone of our business – and central to our ability to deliver for our clients.
*Source: October 2024 global employee pulse survey
Developing our people
We invest in our people through training, development opportunities, breaking down barriers to entry and promotion, and reviewing policies for work-life balance and wellbeing. We aim to attract people with the skills and the passion to help us achieve our purpose.
Our role as an active investor
We integrate social issues into our analysis and look at how companies impact the societies in which they operate. Our proprietary tool, SustainExTM, helps us estimate and integrate this into our investment decisions. As an active investment manager we believe we can increase the value of or clients investments through engagement with the companies and assets in which we invest. Working with companies allows us to gain insights and encourage them to take action. Key themes of our engagement include human rights, human capital management, diversity and inclusion, and corporate governance.
Learn more about active ownership.
Wellbeing at work
We have a comprehensive mental and physical health agenda with global employee assistance and mental health first aiders at several locations. Our wellbeing framework is dedicated to fostering a healthy culture and our employee wellbeing community is among the largest voluntary groups in the business.
Community and social impact
Investing in our communities and championing charitable causes is in tune with our purpose to create prosperity together. We create impact through corporate giving, employee giving and volunteering, and charity partnerships.
Learn more about our community and social impact.
Our values
Excellence
Our commitment to excellence fuels our drive to create value for all stakeholders and a thriving long-term future for our business.
Innovation and teamwork
We disrupt the status quo, anticipate future opportunities, and embrace the transformative power of teamwork. We aim to deliver value by appreciating individual contributions and by harnessing the power of collaboration and technology.
Passion and integrity
We are determined in our ambition and pragmatic in delivery. We carry out our responsibilities with great care, energy and determination. This is complemented by a culture of transparency and accountability
Our offer to employees
We strive to create an inclusive culture which celebrates diversity of thought and provides a world-class work environment. This helps us to provide an optimal working environment for our people and supports our ability to deliver excellent performance and client care. We want to be the employer of choice. To maintain this position, we offer: a comprehensive and consistent benefits package that applies equally to all employees—regardless of role, rank, or seniority—because we believe every team member is equally valued and essential to our success.
Purpose and inspiration
Creating prosperity together with a clear purpose through common shared values and behaviours.
Fair pay for performance
We aim to recognise and reward employees through a combination of compensation and benefits.
High-quality work in a conducive environment that prioritises wellbeing
Providing rewarding work, autonomy, flexibility, supportive work relationships and environment.
Personal growth opportunities
Supporting the development and career aspirations of our people through learning offerings and new opportunities driven by the growth of the business