Institutional Management Associate, Esg

 
 
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Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Jarislowsky Fraser - 
ESG Associate, Institutional Management 
Jarislowsky, Fraser Limited is an investment management firm with over 60 years of experience conducting fundamental research and managing assets for pension funds, foundations and endowments, corporations and individuals in Canada and internationally — representing more than CA$59 billion in assets under management. Our history and culture are rooted in investment stewardship that is expressed through an adherence to quality investing consistent with our long-standing investment philosophy and the advancement of good governance and sustainable investing. Acting in the best interests of our clients is the cornerstone of everything we do. Headquartered in Montreal, we have offices in Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver.
Is this role right for you?
As an ESG Associate, Institutional Management, you contribute to the overall success of the firm’s ESG strategy.   Working in a team environment, you will collect, organize and analyze ESG data and content in support of Jarislowsky Fraser’s ESG strategy, services and solutions. 
You will gain important experience in a hybrid role, working closely with highly skilled professionals in both Institutional Management and Research.  We are looking for someone with a related area of study (finance, portfolio management, sustainability, or accounting). Successful candidates will have a demonstrated passion for sustainable investing.
In this role, you will:
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-Perform carbon footprint reporting and net-zero analysis in support of JFL’s climate action plan
-Undertake diversity equity & Inclusion research on investee companies
-Analyze and summarize impact metrics for green, social and sustainability bonds.
-Organize and maintain ESG content library in support of external due diligence questionnaires, databases, and reporting needs.
-Contribute data analysis and written content for eternal reports including JFL’s stewardship report, climate disclosure report, and PRI Transparency report among others.
-Execute other ad-hoc projects in support of institutional client service and delivery including portfolio screening, preparation for client meetings, and proxy voting analysis/reporting.    
-Understand how JFL’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
-Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with the firm’s Values, its Code of Conduct, and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
-Champion a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment
 
Do you have the skills and requirements that will enable you to succeed in this role? – We’d love to work with you if have:
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-Deep interest and curiosity for ESG-related matters in investment management.
-Demonstrated passion for excellence in client service
-Strong ability to organize, analyze and summarize large volumes of data
-Strong ability to clearly articulate and present ideas and finding in written form
-Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment while also able to work independently and show initiative by taking ownership of assigned projects
-Comfortable working with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
 
Location:  Vancouver or Toronto
Location(s):  Canada : British Columbia : Vancouver || Canada : Ontario : Toronto 
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.  
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.