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ESG Analyst (Vancity Investment Management)

ESG Analyst (Vancity Investment Management)

VancityVancouver, BC, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$95,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

A typical day would involve :

  • Conduct Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) research and analysis of potential investments in support of the integrated investment process.
  • Provide timely advice in response to Portfolio Managers and Investment Committees requests and proactively identify new opportunities in support of portfolio construction.
  • Prepare briefing material on emerging ESG issues to provide insight to the Investment Committee on the broad implications and potential impacts on the fund holdings, and in support of shareholder engagement.
  • Provide and deliver quality written / oral materials and presentations to support sales and marketing functions and initiatives.
  • Collaborate on and support firm shareholder engagement development, strategies and thematic work.

You have :

  • Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in a related discipline.
  • 3-5 years ESG analysis and / or corporate sustainability experience.
  • Strong writing, research and analysis skills.
  • Able to condense complex documents and concepts into understandable reports for broad distribution.
  • Ability to determine the relevance and depth of material for the selected audience
  • Able to travel within Canada several times throughout the year.
  • In this role, you will need to be a strong facilitator, presenter or public speaker. You must be comfortable to speak in small to large groups from 10-200 at a time.
  • Strong understanding of ESG factors, their influence on company risk and performance, and ESG risk management.
  • Solid business acumen in the context of the Socially Responsible Investment industry and are knowledgeable of concepts, practices and techniques of the Socially Responsible Investment field.

    • Bonus points, if you have :

  • CFA or studying towards CFA.
  • Experience developing and leading shareholder engagement strategies and campaigns.
  • Experience working with ESG related research software and databases.

    • You are :

  • Strong communicator - you have strong communication and interpersonal skills as a resource for the specialized area, providing specialized written advice and explanations, responding to inquiries, and developing management reports.
  • A problem solver - You have Problem solving and decision-making skills to diagnose challenges and issues; develop innovative business solutions; and to assess risks and opportunities that may affect the unit and / or designated unit.
  • Analytical - You are comfortable working with complex topics that defy easy categorization and require in-depth analysis and the use of judgement. You pay strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, combined with a strong ability to think strategically

    • We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

    The base salary for this role is $95,000 plus incentive pay annually.

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