Senior ESG Risk Management Advisor

Temporary position for 12 months

The Desjardins Group Pension Plan (DGPP), the fifth largest private pension fund in Canada, manages over $18 billion in net assets and collaborates with a world-class network of financial partners. As a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment since January 2018, the DGPP is committed to incorporating sustainable and responsible practices into its investment strategies. As a senior ESG risk management advisor, you play a key role in defining, planning, and executing the DGPP's responsible investment strategy. You serve as a subject matter expert and help develop strategic positions and priority themes related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. You work closely with colleagues across the DGPP division to integrate these issues into decision-making processes. Specific to this position: This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the development of responsible investment business best practices in Canada and abroad. You work in a dynamic, stimulating, and cooperative environment and interact with a wide range of stakeholders working in other fields of expertise. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Responsible Investment (RI) strategy: Collaborate with the RI practice leader to develop, implement, and assess the DGPP's responsible investment strategy.

• RI performance evaluation: Act as a reference for the RI performance evaluation process of the DGPP's selected portfolio managers, covering public and private markets, real estate, and infrastructure.

• Strategic positions: Help implement and monitor strategic positions as well as priority themes for ESG issues and RI strategies.

• ESG data management: Actively help manage environmental, social, and governance data in line with investment strategies.

• RI analysis and methodologies: Contribute to strategic thinking, the development of impact metrics, and RI methodologies.

• Strategic influence: Actively contribute to the rollout of the RI strategic influence component.

• Reporting: Participate in RI reporting activities and external report creation (annual report, PRI disclosure).

• Trend watch: Monitor market trends to inform investment strategies.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or a related field

• A minimum of six years of relevant experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Experience developing dashboards and strategic indicators

• Knowledge of French is required

• Advanced proficiency in English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members, and/or clients

Skills: Ambiguity, Collaborates, Communicates effectively, Interpersonal Savvy, Plans and aligns, Stakeholders, Tech savvy

Trade Union (If applicable):

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity, and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting, and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients, and communities we serve.

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Job Family: General finance and accounting (FG)

Unposting Date: 2025-04-13