Data Analyst, Sustainable Investing
Description
Who we are
Addenda Capital is a privately-owned investment management firm that favours a sustainable approach to wealth creation. The company offers a stimulating, positive and open-minded environment where integrity, collaboration and diversity is valued. Addenda integrates ESG (Environmental, Social
and Governance) factors into all its investment and stewardship activities to enhance its clients’
long-term performance and to promote sustainable development for society.
and Governance) factors into all its investment and stewardship activities to enhance its clients’
long-term performance and to promote sustainable development for society.
What is the Opportunity
Addenda Capital is seeking a Data Analyst, Sustainable Investing to help further develop the organization's sustainable investing vision as a leading Canadian player in this area. Reporting to a Senior Director, Impact Investing and ESG Integration, the incumbent will help execute on Addenda’s four pillars of sustainable investing, namely the integration of ESG factors into investment decisions, corporate stewardship, impact and values driven investment solutions, and the promotion of sustainable capital markets. This position requires a self-motivated individual with strong skills in data analysis and interpersonal communication.
What You Will do
ESG Data Integration:
- Collaborate with the Data team to improve the ESG dataflow within the firm;
- Analyze and ensure the robustness and quality of ESG information;
- Transform ESG information into dashboards to inform investment decisions and for client reporting;
- Develop analytical tools on impact and climate;
- Create models to streamline ESG data management processes.
Impact:
- Verify the qualification of securities for inclusion into our impact fixed income, Climate Transition equity funds, and EcoSocial commercial mortgage funds;
- Develop guidelines and best practices in new and evolving impact themes;
Stewardship:
- Support the research and analysis of climate change and carbon emissions accounting;
- Assist with proxy voting to ensure that votes are performed in compliance with our guidelines
- Participate in corporate engagement meetings by identifying ESG topics, preparing research, and tracking engagement outcomes.
What you will need to succeed
Experience and Knowledge
- Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in finance, impact investing, environmental stewardship;
- Undergraduate degree or training in data management, sustainability and/or finance;
- Have an understanding of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and the role the private sector and investors can play in driving positive outcomes on the ground across various SDG goals;
- Very experienced with Excel SQL, and managing complex data sets
- Experience or familiarity with PowerBI, and managing databases or other data repositories.
- An interest in and understanding of sustainability and climate reporting frameworks such as the SASB standards, IRIS+,TNFD and TCFD framework
- Additional Assets :
- Knowledge in French;
- Familiarity with sustainable and finance software, such as Bloomberg, MSCI ESG, Sustainalytics, ISS and Glass Lewis;
- CFA designation or working toward a designation.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Strong researcher and conveyor of ideas;
- Out-of-the-box thinker;
- Good sense of organization and the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time;
- Dynamic, a source of energy, and above all, enjoy working in a collaborative environment.
Apply today
We thank you for your interest. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Addenda Capital is committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of employment barriers and discrimination. Accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. If you receive a request for an interview which will require an accommodation to support your participation, please consult with the hiring manager as soon as practical so that suitable accommodations can be arranged.