Specialist, Stewardship & Engagement at Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group (CC&L)

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd.

Vancouver, BC

Interested in joining a growing team focused on how environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are addressed at the companies in which CC&LFG affiliates invest? We are looking for a Stewardship & Engagement Specialist to join our Vancouver-based Stewardship & Engagement team. The Stewardship & Engagement team is focused on ESG issues (e.g., climate risk, diversity and human rights) and works closely with the investment teams on active ownership activities such as company engagements, voting and collaborative initiatives with other investors and advocacy organizations.

What You Will Do

• Assist with engagement activities with investee companies, including planning, coordination, and preparation.
• Prepare briefing materials, research reports, and data analysis to support engagement objectives.
• Track engagement progress, maintain accurate records, and contribute to reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with the execution, analysis, and reporting of proxy votes
• Assist with portfolio carbon footprint reporting and analysis
• Collate stewardship & engagement information and contribute to external reporting, such as annual UN PRI reporting and client reporting
• Respond to ad hoc requests from the portfolio management teams
  
  

What You Bring

• 1-3 years of work experience in an institutional money manager/asset management affirm, or in a similar environment. Developed knowledge of ESG concepts and frameworks.
• An undergraduate degree in a relevant field, such as Economics, Commerce, Sustainability or Political Science.
• Exceptional attention to detail, and strong organizational skills
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills and proven ability to think both critically and creatively
• You can articulate yourself well both verbally and in writing and can collaborate with others to solve complex problems
• Proficiency in MS Suite, especially Excel
• Sound judgment, detail-oriented, and experience working on multiple initiatives/projects concurrently
• You are a sharp, ambitious, and enthusiastic person who is able to work under pressure and drive change
  
  

The salary range for this position is $53,000 – $67,000. The salary range provided reflects the base salary range for this position as required by legislation. In addition, there is an annual performance bonus which contributes to the total compensation of this position. Further questions may be directed to the HR team during the interview process.

About Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group

At CC&L Financial Group, we understand the value of opportunity – for our clients and our team. Independent and employee-owned, we partner with investment professionals to grow successful asset management businesses, giving them the space to innovate and truly make an impact. 

With more than 40 years of history and offices across Canada and in the US, the UK and India, CC&L Financial Group and our multi-boutique family of affiliate firms collectively manage over $167 billion in client assets, providing a diverse range of traditional and alternative investment products and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth and retail clients. 

For a closer look at how you can build your career with us, we invite you to explore cclgroup.com. 

CC&L Financial Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or expression, disability, or age. 

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter as one PDF.  

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls or recruitment agencies will be accepted.   

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