Stewardship Analyst

Job description: Stewardship Analyst

Tasks

• Coordinating daily relations with our proxy voting research provider
• Pursuing consistent and informed proxy voting activities to ensure the timeliness and completeness of research and recommendations
• Supporting the stewardship team in analyzing third-party reports and responding to questions from portfolio managers/clients regarding proxy voting
• Preparation of detailed election reports for various interest groups
• Establishment of new funds for proxy voting by completing fund documentation and communicating with our proxy advisor and clients
• Monitoring of stock account setups through Man's control framework to mitigate and strengthen proxy voting risks

commitment

• Collaborating with portfolio managers and other investors to achieve tangible results within companies
• Using company disclosures, third-party research, and other available resources to conduct non-financial analysis and assess companies' compliance with ESG market standards
• Identifying risks and opportunities to inform the investment team's decision-making
• Engagement with company representatives of listed and unlisted portfolio companies to discuss ESG issues

Reporting and policy updates

• Responding to questions about engagement and proxy voting based on due diligence questionnaires or requests for information
• Maintenance of stewardship-related policies and contribution to international stewardship code requirements

Requirements

• Experience in sustainable investment roles, either at another financial institution or research provider, or in a similar field
• Degree in finance, economics, business administration, law, or another relevant subject
• Professional qualifications in finance or ESG, such as CFA, CFA Level I
• Knowledge of corporate governance, stewardship, and shareholder rights and responsibilities
• Experience in managing a large stewardship monitoring assignment
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Motivated self-starter who is organized, structured, and proactive
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, and create value for the team
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented and suited to problem solving and holistic thinking

We offer

• Inclusive, supportive culture
• Great quality of possibilities
• A unique perspective that contributes to success
• A workplace where inclusion is fundamentally and deeply embedded in our culture and values
• Opportunities to grow, develop skills, and help others
• Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive vacation entitlement, pension/tax relief, and long-term disability insurance
• Group sick pay; extended parental leave and long-term leave of absence
• Depending on location, additional benefits such as private health insurance and/or gym membership options and pet insurance