Director, Sustainable Investing and Governance

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ontario Teachers' Full time
About the Role

The Director, Sustainable Investing and Governance will play a key role in shaping the investment strategy of Ontario Teachers' and driving the implementation of sustainable investing practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement sustainable investing strategies that align with the organization's values and goals.
  • Collaborate with the Sustainable Investing Team to identify and assess material ESG factors and develop recommendations for portfolio managers.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of corporate governance and stewardship policies and proxy voting guidelines.
  • Build and maintain relationships with senior industry and investment peers, representing Ontario Teachers' on external committees and initiatives.
  • Lead the Corporate Governance & Stewardship Team, overseeing talent development and management, succession planning, and coaching and mentorship.
  • Support the development of the Corporate Engagement Plan and collaborate with the Sustainable Investing and Equities teams.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate governance and stewardship, including company engagement, proxy voting, and policy development and implementation.
  • Deep knowledge of global corporate governance and stewardship practices, with good judgment in identifying and applying leading practices.
  • A track record of building long-term stakeholder relationships and addressing sustainability challenges in public markets.
  • Superior communication and influencing capabilities, with an ability to convey complex decision-critical information to varied audiences.
  • An inquiring yet pragmatic problem solver who can identify new ideas and solutions and translate them into practice.
  • Able to manage challenging situations with sensitivity and humility.
  • A thoughtful relationship-builder who can balance productive working relationships with objective risk oversight.
  • An experienced leader who can model Ontario Teachers' values, lead change, and foster a respectful, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
What We Offer
  • A pay-for-performance environment with competitive salary and incentives.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage.
  • Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan.
  • The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program.
  • A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in-office collaboration and remote working.
  • Competitive time off.
  • Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year.
  • Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis.
About Ontario Teachers'

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background, and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking, and mentoring.



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