Responsible Investing Manager

CAAT Pension; Toronto; On-site; CAD 126,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Career growth

Job summary

CAAT Pension seeks a Responsible Investing Manager to advance its RI program, strengthening portfolio resilience and long-term value creation. You will translate RI priorities into practical workplans and collaborate with investment teams across public and private markets.

Lead RI research, data analytics, and governance, while guiding junior staff and communicating with senior management and external partners on sustainability risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–8 years in investment management or related fields.
• Relevant degree; CFA/CAIA designation considered an asset.
• Strong investment acumen across asset classes.
• Ability to connect RI to investment risks and opportunities.
• Experience in RI data governance and reporting.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead RI strategy development and framework creation.
• Conduct RI research and portfolio analytics.
• Collaborate with investment teams to integrate RI across markets.
• Manage RI data management, governance, and quality.
• Prepare briefings and stewardship updates for senior stakeholders.
• Engage external managers and companies on RI practices.

Skills

Investment management

Portfolio analytics

RI trends

Leadership

Python/Power BI

Stakeholder communication

Education

Finance/Economics/Business degree

CFA/CAIA designation

Tools

Python

Power BI

Job description

At CAAT, we’re passionate about what we do. And it shows! Here, you’ll find a cultural spark in everything we do – from the way we partner with members and employers, to the way we work, collaborate, and grow. It doesn’t just feel different at CAAT. It is different. We’re one of the fastest-growing pensions in the country for a reason. We challenge the status quo, making a real impact on the hundreds of employers we serve – from education institutions to major corporations and household brands. And we’re just getting started. Driven by core values and a shared purpose, we’re fierce champions for better retirement security, known for our can-do culture where everyone plays a role in bringing our vision to life. If this sounds like a fit, we’d love you to be a part of it.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Responsible Investing Manager for our Investments team. Reporting to the Director, Responsible Investing the Responsible Investing Manager will play a subject matter expert role in advancing CAAT’s responsible investing (RI) program, with a focus on strengthening portfolio resilience, supporting long-term value creation, and promoting effective stewardship. The successful incumbent will bring investment insight, strong analytical capability, and people leadership to turn RI priorities into practical action. As the Newest Member of our Team, You’ll:

• Contribute to RI strategy, develop practical frameworks, and translate priorities into clear workplans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Lead comprehensive RI research and deliver focused insights to support RI integration and portfolio analytics.
• Lead the advancement of data analytics across key sustainability themes, including energy transition, climate risk, and labour Partner with investment teams to integrate RI across public and private markets, including due diligence, monitoring, portfolio analysis, investment committee materials, and assessment of material RI risks and opportunities.
• Work with internal departments, including Investment Finance, Public Affairs and Communications, to support RI execution, reporting and stakeholder communications.
• Engage external managers and portfolio companies on sustainability practices, climate strategy, labour and human rights issues, governance, reporting, and other material sustainability issues.
• Oversee RI data management and analytics, including data structure, sourcing, validation, quality assurance, governance, and decision-useful insights.
• Monitor sustainable finance, regulatory, and market developments, and prepare high-quality briefings, reporting materials, and stewardship updates for senior, investment, and governance audiences.
• Prepare high-quality briefings, recommendations, reporting materials, and stewardship updates for senior, investment, and governance audiences.
• Represent the Plan in external forums, industry collaborations, speaking engagements, and conferences as appropriate.
• Manage multiple RI workstreams while strengthening RI processes, tools, controls, and documentation, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to junior team members.

To Succeed, You Bring:

• Minimum of six (6) to eight (8) years of relevant experience in investment management, pension investing, asset management, consulting, advisory, professional services, or sustainable finance.
• Relevant degree in finance, economics, business, sustainability, engineering, public policy, data analytics, or related field; CFA, CAIA, or similar investment-related designation considered an asset.
• Strong investment acumen, including understanding of portfolio management, asset classes, manager selection, risk-return analysis, and public and private markets.
• Ability to connect RI issues to material investment risks and opportunities, with strong knowledge of RI trends, frameworks, stewardship, climate, governance, and sustainability reporting.
• Strong RI data oversight skills, including the ability to guide data structure, governance, quality assurance, and reporting standards, while overseeing Analyst-level execution.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and execution skills, with the ability to manage complex workstreams, advise senior audiences, coach team members, and operate with sound judgment and integrity.
• Proficiency in programming and analytics tools such as Python, Power BI, or similar platforms considered an asset.

Salary

The target hiring salary for this position is $125,800 - $157, 200. Placement within our salary range will be based on factors such as internal equity, market conditions, and the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

At CAAT, we believe innovation, passion, and purpose are ingredients for a great work environment. We’re incredibly proud of our people and the remarkable impact they have as catalysts for change. We’re committed to attracting and keeping great talent, which means competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and an environment where people can grow and thrive.

Benefits

• Opportunities to Build a Better You: We never stand still. As we grow, so do you. Enjoy a place that provides endless opportunities to learn and master your skills while cultivating new ones.
• Comprehensive & Holistic Care: Be at your best with a Total Rewards program that feeds and prioritizes your physical, mental, and financial wellness. From flexible work arrangements, comprehensive benefits to wellness incentives, and a defined benefit pension plan – we have you covered.
• A Place to Collaborate and Win: We’ve built a lively environment where creativity and open communication thrive. It’s why we’re consistently recognized as one of ‘Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures’, one of ‘Greater Toronto’s Top Employers’, and one of the ‘Best Places to Work’.
• Work that Truly Matters. You’re giving Canadians the opportunity for better retirement security, and organizations the chance to do more.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB): DEIB at CAAT means we respect and value the broadest range of experiences, geographies, gender, ethnicities, backgrounds, and perspectives as key elements of our culture. Our vision is to provide an environment where employees can bring their best, professional, authentic, selves to work. CAAT Pension Plan is an equal opportunity employer, and we will accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact us at [e-mail] or call Human Resources at 416-673-9000 for assistance.

No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Artificial intelligence tools may be used to help recruiters identify potential candidates on external platforms. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Vacancy: This posting is for an existing vacancy. At CAAT, we live our values of integrity, impact, and teamwork every day. We cultivate a culture of collaboration and fun, through an inclusive and energetic environment where CAATsters can work, learn, and grow together. We prioritize comprehensive and holistic care for our employees, designed to cater to every aspect of your life and wellbeing. Through our Total Rewards program, we prioritize your physical, mental, and financial wellness. This includes compensation, paid time off, health and dental benefits, wellness incentives, and a defined benefit pension plan. At CAAT, we embrace growth as a way of life where opportunities for adaptation, innovation, and learning prosper in our dynamic and evolving environment. As we expand and transform, so do you. Together, we're on a mission to secure a better financial future for Canadians.