Overview

The ESG Analyst will support Responsible Investing Leads in the implementation and on-going evolution of BG’s responsible investment initiatives and reporting obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Work across portfolio management and client service business units playing a key role in BG’s Active Ownership initiatives - Corporate Engagement, Proxy Voting, and collaborative activities
• Create and update ESG Review tear sheets for all holdings
• Act as the key internal source for ESG-related RFP / DDQ data requests
• Assist in creation and updating of ESG marketing content such as annual and quarterly Responsible Investing Reports, slides for client presentations
• Manage proxy voting, voting statistics, rationales
• Maintain the ESG Engagement Tracker including portfolio company ESG updates, engagement progress, controversies, engagement notes and proxy voting rationales and voting results
• Monitor and maintain database for climate-related company specific information and assist with climate scenario analysis
• Prepare quarterly ESG example slides for client and prospect requests
• Utilize MSCI ESG Manager to create quarterly ESG Reports for funds and client portfolios, run screens and analyze underlying data
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers, Responsible Investing Leads, Marketing and Client Service, and Operations
• Support PRI and climate-related reporting obligations

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree (business or finance preferred) and knowledge of capital markets and value investing landscape
• High level of proficiency in MS Office Suite is essential: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Bloomberg
• Strong data skills are required
• Attention to detail is vital
• Demonstrated interest and knowledge in responsible investing and ESG
• Strong understanding of ESG concepts, reporting and frameworks (PRI, SFDR)
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and participate in capturing the evolving nature of ESG, while in a collaborative, team environment

This posting is for a current vacancy on our Canadian Equities team. To apply, send your resume to careers@beutelgoodman.com .

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please email us at hr@beutelgoodman.com . A member of our HR team will reach out to you.