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Position:
Manager, ESG Risk Management
Department:
Investment Risk, Strategy and Research
The Manager, ESG Risk Management is a member of bcIMC’s Investment Risk Management team, which is responsible for implementing forward-looking risk methodologies that help bcIMC manage its key expsoures and achieve its clients’ long-term investment objectives. The Manager oversees bcIMC’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk exposure identification, measurement, analysis and monitoring. They develop and implement an ESG risk framework that crosses all asset classes and makes recommendations on ESG risk exposure to pension plan trustees, senior management, and asset class risk managers.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Investment Risk, Strategy & Research department plays a key role in long-term investment strategy by influencing investment decisions made by clients, management and asset classes. They provide economic outlooks, assess risks to the economy and financial system, research investment strategies, and identify and help manage investment risks. The department consists of three teams: Economics, Investment Risk Management, and Investment Research.
QUALIFICATIONS Must have: • A university degree in business/commerce, finance or economics • 6-10 years’ experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis, modelling, forecasting and programming as it pertains to the evaluation of ESG-related risk on financial assets • Direct experience managing ESG risks – experience in identifying, analyzing and assessing ESG risk • A solid understanding of renewable and conventional energy markets • Excellent writing and presentation skills and the ability to express complex concepts in a clear and concise fashion to stakeholders • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills • Experience forging strong relationships with external and internal clients • Diplomacy, tact and strong interpersonal skills Preferred: • A postgraduate degree and/or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop a total portfolio ESG evaluation framework to allocate and attribute ESG risk in support of client goals o Research, develop and continuously refine industry-leading methodologies and best practices in ESG risk management o Model and monitor cross asset-class ESG risk exposure to assess potential impacts of both action and inaction on clients’ investment portfolios o Develop an efficient, repeatable process for producing risk reports and ratings • Prepare briefing materials and recommendations for senior management and clients on ESG risks and related financial and pension industry trends, issues and regulatory developments • Understand each department’s and client’s ESG risk profile and tolerance • Partner with external organizations on developing best practices for ESG risk management • Investigate, report and make investment recommendations on specific issues/topics raised by senior management, client services department or other internal clients (e.g., economic and capital market impact of unexpected macroeconomic or financial system shocks) • Assist in identifying current political, social and other risks to the global economy and capital markets; make related investment recommendations • Actively adhere to compliance and risk management policies, and participate in business continuity planning
Content Last Updated: September, 2016
COMPETENCIES ANALYTICAL SKILLS
Effective performers have strong research and analytical skills; they are able to locate and interpret relevant information to provide well thought-out recommendations and produce insightful reports, based on a rigorous process of organizing and analyzing data. • Applies expert knowledge of global macro/micro markets, corporate financial conditions and government/regulator policy considerations to the analysis of investment strategies and opportunities • Accesses information from a variety of sources; displays good judgment in identifying key data and qualitative information for analysis • Interprets the outcome of the analysis in relation to investment initiative • Clearly and accurately conveys key findings, providing necessary supporting facts and analysis, and makes appropriate recommendations ORGANIZATION & PLANNING
Effective performers have strong organizing and planning skills that allow them to be highly productive and efficient. They manage their own and their team’s time wisely and effectively prioritize multiple complex tasks. • Looks for efficiencies in the department’s activities and where appropriate, identifies the relevant data sources and technology to streamline team efforts • Adjusts to changing priorities appropriately by displaying flexibility and willingness to reorganize department activities RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
Effective performers devote appropriate time and energy to establishing and maintaining relationships. They initiate contacts readily and maintain them over time. They are able to utilize relationships to facilitate business transactions. • Effectively manages long-term business relationships; builds trust and maintains collaborative relationships • Influences, persuades and motivates others; establishes personal power base built on mutual trust, expertise, and honesty COMMUNICATION
Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange and the competitive advantage it brings. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in various ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information.
Content Last Updated: September, 2016
