Manager, Esg Strategy and Integration

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Fengate Full time

**Company Overview**:
Fengate is an asset management firm that specializes in customized investment funds with a strategic focus on infrastructure, real estate and private equity. We are trusted developers and active managers of real assets, providing investors with special access to tailored investments with reliable, long-term returns. With operations in North America and select international markets, we have a global reach built on strong Canadian roots and a well-established track record of successful investments.

Founded in 1974, Fengate started as a real estate management business in Ontario, Canada. Over the last 40 years, we have transformed our business to become one of Canada's leading real asset management firms, with offices in Toronto, Vancouver, New York and Texas. Since 2007, Fengate has been recognized as one of "Canada's Best Managed Companies".

**Opportunity**:
As a leading alternative investment manager, Fengate is committed to ESG. We have articulated a multi-year ESG strategy and implementation framework that supports our company's strategic vision and purpose and we are looking for an in-house resource to help lead us in the implementation and evolution of our ESG strategy.

We are looking for an energetic, entrepreneurial ESG professional who brings prior experience developing and operationalizing ESG strategy and originating an ESG program from the ground up at a growing, dynamic business. This opportunity will report into the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer.

**Key Responsibilities**:
This is a new role with a broad mandate whose responsibilities will grow over time. In the near term, the expectation of the role is to:

- Proactively provide oversight and implementation of the company's sustainability commitments in partnership with business lines and support functions
- Advise on strategies for strengthening ESG data, analytics and tools to support investment decisions, monitoring and reporting of ESG metrics and best practices
- Research, explore, manage and lead new sustainability opportunities / trials that align with corporate vision and goals
- Develop customized ESG disclosure and operations roadmaps for the business units that address the increasing expectations of stakeholders, including investors and regulatory bodies
- Develop an internal centre of excellence for advisory consultation, leadership and management to client divisions within Fengate regarding topics relating to corporate responsibility, sustainability, responsible investment and ESG
- Periodically 'pulse-check' the industry and evaluate, develop and evolve ESG strategy, objectives and tactical plans

**Requirements**:
**Key Qualifications**:

- University degree with specific experience in business, engineering, environmental studies/science, governance, community relations, supply chain or human rights. Post-graduate degree (MBA or related field) is beneficial.
- 5 to 7 years of experience in fundamental equity investment and/or sustainability-related professional experiences, preferably with direct consulting experience or experience leading corporate transformation specific to corporate sustainability/ESG reporting, sustainable investing and environmental sustainability.
- Strong understanding of global sustainability standards and frameworks related to Infrastructure, Private Equity and Real Estate and experience with global reporting frameworks like UNPRI and GRESB.
- Familiarity with corporate governance and risk management systems, including corporate risk registers that include considerations of environmental impacts and value chain impacts.
- Strong relationship-building skills and ability to navigate complexity, influence and build consensus.

**Core Fengate Competencies**:

- **Business Focus and Strategic Thinking**:You display an understanding of Fengate's as well as the investment project's business and strategy. You recognize and reinforce how Fengate differentiates itself in the marketplace.
- **Teamwork and Collaboration**:You are approachable and supportive of team members and go above and beyond normal duties to make the team and Fengate successful. You actively participate in team activities and projects.
- **Driving for Results**:You take initiative to manage your work and performance and do not require close supervision. You consistently produce high quality output.
- **Problem Solving and Decision Making**:You recognize challenges and opportunities and determine whether action is needed and prioritize situation in terms of impact.
- **Communication**:Clear, concise and directly communicate ideas, information and directions both verbally and in writing.

**Location & Travel**:
The position will be based out of either the Oakville or Toronto office. Fengate offers a Work-Flex policy where employees are allowed to work remotely up to 3 days per week.

We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with y

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