Assistant Vice President, Research and Insights - Toronto, Canada - Mackenzie Financial Corporation

Mackenzie Financial Corporation

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Description:

Grade:
L10**
Division: MI SRI Investing**IGM Financial Inc.

is one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under managements.

The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals.

Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments

Under IGM Financial's unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy is Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967.

Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support.

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence

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We have a vision and a strategy that will challenge the way business in this industry is done and help Canadians be successful in the ways that mean the most to them.

As part of our team, you will do some of your best work, develop some of your most valuable skills and give back in ways that make a difference in the lives of Canadians.

We are proud to be recognized as one of

Canada's

Top Employers

by

Mediacorp

Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive while working remotely, while also

providing

resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and

centre

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Join an unstoppable team that is embedded in continuous learning, understanding, and knowledge sharing.

You will thrive in our supportive environment where you can indulge your curiosity to learn, while receiving the feedback you need to refine your skills and abilities.

We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.

Position
Sustainable Investing is a strategic focus for Mackenzie.

The Sustainability team is a Centre of Excellence that enables a range of innovative sustainable investment products, solutions, and services.

This range covers the spectrum of sustainable strategies including ESG integration, screening, best in class strategies, thematic and impact investing.

In addition, this team provides ESG expertise to develop and align firm-wide perspectives, supports investments teams to uniquely leverage ESG insights through integration and active ownership, and to reinforce Mackenzie's commitment to sustainability to clients, advisors, and communities.

The Sustainability team is currently recruiting for AVP, Sustainability Research, Insights, and Disclosures to lead the development and dissemination of thematic research, as well as reporting, disclosure and oversight related to ESG or sustainability, be a consultant to and support investment teams with their unique approaches to ESG integration, and work alongside the head of sustainability to develop the COE strategy and other capabilities.

This role will support Mackenzie's ambition to be a leading asset manager in sustainability through its transparent practices and diverse range of sustainable investment strategies.

This role reports to the SVP, Sustainability and Marketing, and interacts with the most senior levels of colleagues across Mackenzie, including investment teams and the executive committee.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and develop a team of sustainability experts to realize their own as well as Mackenzie's sustainability aspirations
Ensure effective and accurate operationalization of sustainability and sustainable investing across Mackenzie through collaboration, and effective policies, reporting, and oversight
Lead firmwide thematic strategy development and implementation by uncovering, communicating, and actioning the most relevant sustainability risks across Mackenzie's portfolios, this includes Mackenzie's climate action plan.
Provide tailored insights and best practices through advice and consultation across investment teams. Support the implementation and enhance materiality views that enable a focus on most relevant ESG issues for a particular investment portfolio
Translate the impact of the evolving global sustainabilityrelated practices and standards to Mackenzie, its mutual funds and ETFs as well as the impact to its underlying investees or holdings
Strategically plan and support the implementation of sustainabilityrelated disclosure and reporting to enhance transparency, Mackenziewide and fund level disclosures
Partner with Investment Management, Legal & Compliance, Product, Funds Operations and Marketing to ensure Mackenzie's relevant policies and practices adhere to standards
Represent Mackenzie at industry related forums and events to share and learn best practices
Produce thought leadership and provide effective education, both internally and externally
Provide coaching and mentoring to ESG analysts across the organization
Bring at least 10+ years of relevant experie