Analyst, Responsible Investment

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The RBC Global Asset Management (GAM) Responsible Investment (RI) team works to help integrate material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations more formally into the investment process. The RI team oversees and contributes to activities at RBC GAM related to corporate governance and responsible investing, including ESG integration, client reporting, proxy voting, engagement, and ESG thought pieces and presentations.

Please Note: This is an opportunity for at least 1 year in length.

What will you do?

• Work with fellow analysts, conduct analysis and execute proxy voting activities for RBC GAM funds and client accounts
• Assist investment teams with the integration of ESG considerations into the RBC GAM investment process and active stewardship activities (proxy voting and engagement)
• Contribute to reporting requirements consistent with RBC GAM’s responsible investment commitments
• Respond to client inquiries on responsible investment and contribute to client reporting initiatives
• Engage with companies and issuers on material ESG factors, as needed

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

• 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of ESG issues and proxy voting, with a good understanding of financial markets and responsible investment
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience working effectively in teams, while taking ownership of individual projects

Nice to Have

• Experience in proxy voting analysis and execution
• CFA charterholder or pursuing the CFA charter designation
• Experience with Python and/or R and/or Matlab and/or Database development experience (SQL Server) and knowledge in data analytics
• Experience with ESG data and services such as ISS, Glass Lewis, MSCI and/or Sustainalytics

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

Job Skills

Asset Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Electronic Voting, ESG Integration, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Microsoft Excel, Personal Initiative, PL/SQL (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Responsible Investment, Voting Rights

Additional Job Details

Address: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City: TORONTO

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Contract (Fixed Term)

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-04-22

Application Deadline: 2025-05-07

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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