Research Associate, Esg, - Montréal, Canada - Jarislowsky Fraser

Jarislowsky Fraser

Verified Company

Montréal, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 193575

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Jarislowsky, Fraser Limited is an investment management firm with over 60 years of experience conducting fundamental research and managing assets for pension funds, foundations and endowments, corporations and individuals in Canada and internationally — representing more than CA$59 billion in assets under management.

Our history and culture are rooted in investment stewardship that is expressed through an adherence to quality investing consistent with our long-standing investment philosophy and the advancement of good governance and sustainable investing.

Acting in the best interests of our clients is the cornerstone of everything we do. Headquartered in Montreal, we have offices in Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver.

Contributes to the overall success of the Research team ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives.

Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will**:

Work closely with the Global Investment Team and members of the Sustainable Investment Committtee to:
Perform ESG research on investee companies,
Support proxy voting operations and research
Perform climaterelated analysis in support of JFL's climate action plan
Execute other adhoc projects, such as diversity & Inclusion research, data organization, research on emerging ESG trends, and preparation for company engagements
Understand how JFL's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in daytoday activities and decisions.
Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with the firm's Values, its Code of Conduct, and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of daytoday business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
Champion a highperformance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment

Do you have the skills and requirements that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We'd love to work with you if:

Demonstrated passion for ESG-related matters and investment management
Strong ability to collect, organize, and analyze large volumes of data and metrics
Ability to clearly articulate and present ideas and findings
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment while also able to work independently and show initiative by taking ownership of assigned projects
Analytical skills.
Comfortable working with Microsoft Word and Excel

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas

Guided by our purpose:
"for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. Jarislowsky, Fraser Limited ("JFL") is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank") and operates as a distinct business division. JFL manages the portfolios of pension funds, foundations and endowments, corporations and high-net-worth individuals in Canada and internationally.