Director, Sustainable Investing - Investment Stewardship

The opportunity

The Director, Investment Stewardship will contribute to the Plan’s global corporate governance and stewardship activities and sustainable investing initiatives. As a member of the Corporate Governance & Stewardship Team, the Director will oversee the development, implementation and enhancement of corporate governance policies, proxy voting guidelines and public market engagement programs at OTPP, balancing leading governance and stewardship practices with a strategic, innovative mindset.

Who you'll work with

The Director works collaboratively across the Sustainable Investing Team in the identification, assessment, and management of material ESG factors within the OTPP portfolio. As a member of the Sustainable Investing Senior Leadership Team, the Director will supervise the Corporate Governance & Stewardship team.

What you'll do

What you'll need

• Minimum of 8 years of experience related to corporate governance and stewardship, including company engagement, proxy voting, and policy development and implementation, preferably in an investment organization.

• Deep knowledge of global corporate governance and stewardship practices, with good judgment in identifying and applying leading practices.

• A track record of building long-term stakeholder relationships while addressing sustainability challenges in public markets and advancing stewardship priorities.

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What we’re offering

• Pay-for-performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentive

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage

• Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan

• The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program

• A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working

• Competitive time off

• Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year

• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

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How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

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