Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Adviser

Job Description

Purpose

We are seeking a passionate and experienced DEIB Adviser to join our HR team to continue our journey to making BII a more inclusive place. You will work closely with colleagues from across the HR function as well as with colleagues from across our different geographies to ensure that DEIB principles are integrated into all aspects of BII.

Responsibilities

• Refine and implement DEIB initiatives that align with BII’s goals and values, using a data- and insights-informed approach.
• Lead the annual programme of key DEIB activities, including the Women in Finance Charter annual update and annual pay gap reporting.
• Work in partnership with all other parts of the HR team, in particular HR Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development and Reward. Prepare and present papers to ExCo, OpCo, PremCo and the Board, as appropriate, with appropriate support from other members of the HR team, including the CPO.
• Work with our Talent Development team to co-design and deliver relevant training and workshops on DEIB topics.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of DEIB programmes and initiatives through collection and analysis of relevant data.
• Support the review and update of company policies to ensure they promote DEIB and wellbeing.
• Monitor and manage the DEIB budget.
• Support and manage our employee networks, ensuring they operate within their terms of reference and are fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging.
• We produce an annual Cultural Health Dashboard to identify progress and areas for focus. With the CPO and others, lead on the annual firm-wide cultural health review presented to the Board.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on DEIB matters.
• Collaborate with HR and other business areas to ensure that DEIB principles are embedded in recruitment, onboarding and employee development processes.
• Work with Internal Communications to develop relevant communications to demonstrate our commitment to DEIB.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in DEIB.
• Prepare internal and external reports and presentations on DEIB metrics and progress.

The candidate

Background, skills, aptitude

• You will have demonstrable experience of leading and delivering DEIB strategies in a global organisation, ideally within a Financial, Investing or Professional Services environment.
• Strong understanding of DEIB principles and best practices.
• Ability to understand BII’s business strategies and align DEIB activities to ensure the achievement of business objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and influencing skills; able to be articulate, compelling, engaging.
• Organised and reliable in meeting deadlines, with a structured working style.
• Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse data and generate actionable insights.
• Ability to build successful, collaborative relationships quickly with HR colleagues and the wider organisation and work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and diverse teams.
• Empathetic and culturally aware.
• An eye for detail but able to understand the big picture.
• ‘Can-do’ attitude; team-worker willing to ‘muck in’ and do what’s necessary, even when outside immediate remit of the role.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong sense of service delivery.
• Keen to develop, open to feedback and with a growth mindset.
• A creative problem solver who seeks innovative but practical solutions.
• Open to opportunities for occasional travel to our investment market locations.
• Able to work well in a matrix structure and without needing continuous supervision.
• An awareness of workplace wellbeing principles and best practice.
• You should be strongly motivated by BII’s development mission and ideally demonstrate some commitment to development or social goals through previous executive or non-executive activity.

DEADLINE: JULY 29, 2025