Corporate Sustainability Analyst

Job Description

Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.

You will be working on a Hybrid office schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.

At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.

Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

Purpose of Role:
The Corporate Sustainability Analyst is responsible for supporting Fidelity Canada’s internal and external sustainability reporting. This will include data management, analytics, reporting and research/intelligence that enables delivery of Fidelity Canada’s Corporate Sustainability program. The Analyst will collect ESG data, conduct gap and other analyses, and aggregate data for internal and external reporting. The role will help respond to information requests from leadership, clients and other stakeholders and will also help provide data and insight to enable Corporate Sustainability communications, marketing, and engagement initiatives.

What you will do:
1. Data collection, management and reporting support
- Lead the calculation and management of Fidelity’s GHG inventory including:

- Working with internal stakeholders, including the Corporate Real Estate team, to source data, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Managing third-party GHG inventory verification process
- Staying abreast of GHG Protocol methodology developments and incorporate to ensure high-quality, comprehensive inventory covering all Scopes maintained
- Primary Analyst for World Economic Forum metrics implementation, leading assessment, baseline and target setting, data collection and ongoing monitoring and reporting
- Collaborates with cross-functional partners across the organization to maintain database of key data inputs needed for external reporting, stakeholder requests and senior leadership and Board engagement.
- Through collaboration with key internal partners, maintain the accuracy and consistency of the sustainability data generated internally, or from partners, that is required to measure our progress and report to stakeholders.
- Lead the onboarding and implementation of a new centralized data collection platform to help streamline and automate the data collection, analysis and reporting process.
- Develop and maintain documentation of processes and procedures around data collection and management and recommend continuous improvements.
- Develop independently, and through collaboration with Finance colleagues, management reporting on key metrics and updates on sustainability matters and initiatives
- Support the Corporate Sustainability Manager in updating master initiative tracker, in collaboration with Workstreams.

2. Research and intelligence
- Continuously review and monitor relevant sustainability-related organizations and partnerships (e.g. NZAMI, PAII, SBTi, etc.), including objectives, requirements and membership to help shape recommendations on Fidelity Canada participation.
- Monitor competitor Corporate Sustainability programs on an ongoing basis and conduct peer and corporate leader benchmarking to inform strategic planning.
- Continuously review and monitor pertinent sustainability standards, frameworks and regulations to assess impact on internal processes.
- Support biennial materiality assessment refresh.
- Monitor new developments in the sustainability measurement and reporting landscape to help shape Fidelity Canada’s disclosure plan.
- Support delivery and ongoing maintenance of portfolio-wide sustainability initiatives

The Expertise You Bring:

- Experience with ESG reporting frameworks including the World Economic Forum Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics, SASB and TCFD is beneficial
- Experience with methodologies and best practices in GHG accounting, in particular the GHG Protocol and the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF)
- Effective communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal; ability to summarize large amounts of information succinctly and quickly
- High attention to detail with proven abilities in data analysis, trending, auditing & statistical analysis
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguous situations
- Familiarity with global Green Building Certification programs
- A minimum of 1-3 years of work experience, preferably in finance/accounting or a sustainability related