ESG Analyst (Vancity Investment Management)

About Vancity

Vancity is a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. A relentless commitment to their values has helped them challenge the status quo and break down barriers since day one in 1946. They have bold commitments to make Vancity net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans and are pursuing strategies on Indigenous banking and to improve the financial resilience of their members.

Vancity is the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada. If you’re interested in joining their team of 2,700 diverse individuals and accessing competitive rewards and benefits, all while knowing you are part of a greater movement, then apply today!

About the workplace

As an ESG Analyst with Vancity Investment Management (VCIM) you have an opportunity to be part of the only asset management firm in Canada focused solely on Socially Responsible Investing with a fossil-fuel free mandate.

You will contribute to the effectiveness of VCIM by providing ESG analytical advice and expertise to portfolio managers and investment committees at Vancity Investment Management (VCIM) and take a role in the firm’s social and environmental engagement activities to progress sustainable impact in our local and global communities.

This is a permanent, full-time role that will enjoy hybrid working arrangements which can be fulfilled primarily from the Vancity head office location and your Lower Mainland based home office. This role may require you to work in-office at least once a week. You’ll report to the ESG Lead.

A typical day would involve:

• Conduct Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) research and analysis of potential investments in support of the integrated investment process.
• Provide timely advice in response to Portfolio Managers and Investment Committees requests and proactively identify new opportunities in support of portfolio construction.
• Prepare briefing material on emerging ESG issues to provide insight to the Investment Committee on the broad implications and potential impacts on the fund holdings, and in support of shareholder engagement.
• Provide and deliver quality written/oral materials and presentations to support sales and marketing functions and initiatives.
• Collaborate on and support firm shareholder engagement development, strategies and thematic work.

You have:

• Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in a related discipline.
• 3-5 years ESG analysis and/or corporate sustainability experience.
• Strong writing, research and analysis skills.
• Able to condense complex documents and concepts into understandable reports for broad distribution.
• Ability to determine the relevance and depth of material for the selected audience.
• Able to travel within Canada several times throughout the year.
• Strong facilitator, presenter or public speaker, comfortable to speak in small to large groups from 10-200 at a time.
• Strong understanding of ESG factors, their influence on company risk and performance, and ESG risk management.
• Solid business acumen in the context of the Socially Responsible Investment industry and knowledgeable of concepts, practices and techniques of the Socially Responsible Investment field.

Bonus points, if you have:

• CFA or studying towards CFA.
• Experience developing and leading shareholder engagement strategies and campaigns.
• Experience working with ESG related research software and databases.

You are:

• Strong communicator - you have strong communication and interpersonal skills as a resource for the specialized area, providing specialized written advice and explanations, responding to inquiries, and developing management reports.
• A problem solver - You have problem solving and decision-making skills to diagnose challenges and issues; develop innovative business solutions; and to assess risks and opportunities that may affect the unit and/or designated unit.
• Analytical - You are comfortable working with complex topics that defy easy categorization and require in-depth analysis and the use of judgement. You pay strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, combined with a strong ability to think strategically.

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

The base salary for this role is $95,000 plus incentive pay annually.

Posting Deadline: Posted until filled

A career at Vancity is more than just a job, you’re joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

We offer:

• We are the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and have been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada.
• Our permanent employees qualify for attractive benefit packages that can be customized and changed each year to meet their evolving needs.
• New employees receive between three to four weeks of vacation allowance per calendar year, and the number of vacation days grows.
• In addition to the 10 statutory holidays in British Columbia, Vancity provides an additional three statutory holidays. We offer care days for periods of short-term personal illness or emergency family illness.
• We have flex credits for our health care & dental benefits offer three levels of coverage for you to select from. These benefits will also be effective immediately based on your hire date.
• We understand that retirement means different things to different people and at Vancity we will offer you a Defined benefits pension plan that pays you a retirement income for life.

At Vancity we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent, understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@vancity.com for confidential support. In-person assistance is also available. We will collaborate with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively.

Preferred:

Undergraduate Degree