Associate, Responsible Investing

Unit | Department: Corporate Services | Investment Management

Reports to: Director, Responsible Investing

Type: Full-Time | Permanent | 1 Vacancy

Location Option(s): Toronto ON (Hybrid)

What makes you a great fit for this role?

You are a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for responsible investing and sustainability. You excel in engaging with corporate entities on key ESG issues producing and reporting ESG and sustainability data, and supporting proxy voting implementation. You are a strong communicator, a team player, and have a keen interest in financial markets.

We Have:

• Rockstars to work with
• Leaders that have your back
• An enterprise that embraces change
• The tools to do your job
• An unmatched employee experience
• Wellness initiatives that'll make your jaw drop

You Have:

• Proven ability to conduct in-depth company-level research and analysis on ESG issues
• Solid understanding of institutional engagement approaches to climate change, indigenous reconciliation and population health outcomes
• Experience with ESG data and metrics
• Proficiency in using data visualization tools and software
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

And this is totally you:

• Monitor and interpret trends in ESG-related data and provide valuable insights
• Assist in the ongoing development and evolution of the Responsible Investing (R.I.) strategy.
• Collaborate with external Asset Managers on ESG-related issues and contribute to the Investment Team's overview.
• Evaluate proxy voting decisions and contribute to internal and external reporting of CMA Impact's proxy voting activity.
• Lead direct, collaborative corporate engagements with investee companies on key ESG issues.
• Maintain partnerships across the CMA enterprise to reflect CMA's mission, strategy, and values in the Investment Team's work.
• Conduct research on responsible investing topics, attend webinars and industry events, and disseminate knowledge within the Investment Team.

Does this sound like your next opportunity? We hope you apply!

The CMA and the CMA Group of Companies (CMA Foundation and CMA Impact) are committed to accommodating employees with disabilities, accessibility needs, and other protected human rights characteristics, to the point of undue hardship. Any candidate requiring accommodation is encouraged to make their needs known.

Reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion are key priorities, and the CMA enterprise actively strives to build a culture where all employees can be their authentic selves and are valued for their diverse personal experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and a variety of lived experiences to apply.

The CMA and the CMA Group of Companies (CMA Foundation and CMA Impact) has hybrid as well as remote workers across Quebec and Ontario. The Enterprise works in partnership with stakeholders and counterparts nationally across Canada. Due to the nature of the work performed for this position, the incumbent is required to communicate with colleagues in Quebec, Ontario and/or other provinces in English. Proficiency in French is an asset, but not a requirement of this role.

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