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Director, Stewardship and Responsible Investment

2 months ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada BMO Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our Responsible Investment team as a Director, Stewardship and Responsible Investment. This role will be responsible for implementing and overseeing strategy and activities related to proxy voting, corporate engagement, public policy engagement, and industry collaboration.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Head of Responsible Investment in developing and implementing the firm-wide Responsible Investment program, specifically related to its Stewardship pillar, and corresponding team and business planning.
  • Monitor stewardship implementation strategy, including the effectiveness of internal and external resources on an annual basis.
  • Stay up-to-date with best practices related to industry standards, regulatory developments, and stewardship best practices to inform proxy voting guidelines, internal policy updates, and engagement planning.
  • Foster and grow relationships with key stakeholders within the Responsible Investment and sustainability community to represent the team's expertise and position on ESG issues.
  • Develop and mentor talent across the team to empower individuals, facilitate cross-training, support succession planning, and career growth.
  • Oversee and guide the voting of proxies and voting-related engagement, mainly in the North American market, according to our corporate governance guidelines and other relevant policies and procedures.
  • Manage annual updates to our corporate governance guidelines, informing proxy voting strategies, including ensuring internal approvals and close communication with external service providers.
  • Oversee and manage internal and external proxy voting stakeholder relationships according to internal governance structures, including decision-making with portfolio managers, leading internal relevant committees, and managing touchpoints with external proxy voting and engagement service providers.
  • Oversee and manage the overarching engagement program, including setting targets, engagement record-keeping, tracking progress, and guiding the team to meet their annual goals.
  • Provide guidance related to thematic engagement project campaigns on Climate Action, Social Equality, and Good Governance and advise subject-matter experts on engagement best practices.
  • Assess and oversee BMO GAM's participation in collaborative investor initiatives and manage the relationship with external proxy voting and engagement service providers.
  • Lead relevant educational presentations for institutional/retail clients and stakeholders and oversee client deliverables, including stewardship reporting and ad-hoc client requests.
  • Speak frequently at industry events on topics related to ESG themes and stewardship approaches, including policy developments, and participate in leadership positions within industry committees and roundtables on behalf of GAM.
  • Author and mentor team members on external-facing thought leadership/research.
Requirements
  • At least 10 years of direct or relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and advanced understanding of the functional area and the market, preferably in Asset Management.
  • 5+ years of oversight and team management related to ESG and/or sustainability.
  • Strategic thinker that is able to adapt to the fast-changing environment of responsible investment.
  • Strong experience with sustainability/ESG regulation, policy, and standards in North America and globally.
  • Direct experience with proxy voting and/or corporate governance, preferably in the North American market – in-depth.
  • Knowledge and experience with proxy voting data provider platforms and tools.
  • Detailed understanding of investment management processes and portfolio management decision-making to collaborate effectively with investment teams.
  • Passionate about responsible investment and thematic ESG issues.
  • Experience using, preparing, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with internal and external audiences – In-depth.
  • Excellent organizational and multi-taking skills; strong attention to detail – In-depth.
  • Collaboration & relationship management skills – In-depth.
What We Offer

BMO offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. We also offer opportunities for professional growth and development, including training and coaching, manager support, and network-building opportunities.

We are committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.