Proxy Governance Analyst, Temporary

At Aviso we are dedicated to improving the financial well‑being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic Aviso culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer. The Opportunity We’re looking for a Proxy Governance Analyst to join our Asset Management team for 12 months. Reporting to the Senior Director – Head of Responsible Investing, the Proxy Governance Analyst is responsible for conducting proxy voting analysis, vote execution, ongoing governance research and maintaining NEI’s Proxy Voting Guidelines. The analyst will also collaborate with other analysts to discuss research and coordinate corporate engagements on proxy matters as necessary. Who you are Service – You put your client’s needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver client‑centric solutions and proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso to become a trusted advisor and partner. Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on getting things done as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes. Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization. What your day looks like Conduct timely and accurate proxy voting analysis and vote execution based on NEI’s Proxy Voting Guidelines and corporate engagement priorities. Coordinate proxy voting operations including reviewing meeting lists, proxy advisory reports and relationships with proxy advisors; troubleshoot proxy voting issues; support sector analysts and proxy‑related engagement meetings. Maintain records of proxy voting, assist in analysis review and report proxy votes, and identify common themes, trends and progress over time. Assist with the compilation of voting data for stewardship reporting and board presentation materials. Monitor corporate governance standards, regulatory developments and best practices and contribute to ongoing voting policy updates. Coordinate and assist with NEI feedback on proxy campaigns and associated dialogue. Assist the team with special projects and support research requirements as needed. Requirements 2+ years of experience in proxy voting research and administration, governance, compliance or ESG. Ability to manage critical deadline‑driven workflows, particularly during peak proxy season. Excellent attention to detail. Strong organizational and project‑management skills. Strong written, verbal and analytical skills. Ability to conduct research, draw insights and convey ideas clearly and concisely. Strong data compilation, management and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with all levels of staff, including management and other internal business partners. Familiarity with ISS ProxyExchange platform is an asset. Fluent communication skills in English are required; bilingual skills in French are an asset. Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred. Experience with visualization tools or programming an asset. Benefits Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions. Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top‑up options. Matching contributions to our retirement program. Commitment to continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program. Regular social events to foster teamwork. Your Information By submitting your application you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your provided personal information for the purposes of assessing your qualifications and suitability for employment with Aviso. Your information will be handled in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and relevant provincial legislation. Your data may be shared with authorized personnel involved in the recruitment process and retained only as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes or as required by law. Further information is available on the Privacy link on our Career Page Privacy Policies. Equal Employment Opportunity Aviso welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process. Company Overview Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, managing approximately $145 billion in total assets under administration and management and employing over 1,000 people. We are building a comprehensive technology‑enabled client‑centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include partner advisors, investors, credit unions, portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Aviso is a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada and provides a range of supported services such as client‑centric wealth services, fully automated investing, and custodial services. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and Winnipeg, and are backed by our owners – the credit union Centrals Co‑operators/CUMIS and Desjardins. Salary This position is posted with an expected salary range of $60,000 – $75,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position. Governance Analyst – Toronto, Ontario, Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr