Director, Stewardship

Glass, Lewis & Co.; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Glass Lewis is seeking a Director, Stewardship in Manila to lead our ESG research and engagement team for institutional investors. You will shape strategy, oversee operations, and coordinate with global colleagues to deliver high-impact stewardship programs.

You will guide talent development, manage day-to-day activities, and ensure alignment with multi-regional client needs and market developments.

Qualifications

• Significant ESG research, stewardship, or responsible investment experience.
• Experience managing large or fast-growing teams in a multinational setting.
• Strong knowledge across climate, natural capital, human rights, governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor ESG research and engagement professionals in Manila.
• Ensure high-quality ESG research and engagement outputs meet client needs.
• Oversee investor-led engagements on material ESG issues across regions.
• Coordinate with North America, Europe, and APAC to align workflows.
• Drive team development, skills growth, and performance reviews.
• Oversee local resource planning, recruitment, onboarding, training.
• Contribute to evolving research methods and internal systems.

Skills

ESG leadership

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-border coordination

Project management

Written communication

Job description

About Us

Glass Lewis is a trusted ally to more than 1,300 investors globally who use our corporate governance research, custom policy recommendations, engagement services and tools, and industry-leading proxy vote management solution to help drive value across their governance activities.
We also work with over 3,000 corporate issuer clients, providing research reports, thought leadership, customized voting policies, equity plan models, and opportunities for direct engagement on material governance and disclosure practices.
Glass Lewis’ industry-leading research and analysis covers more than 30,000 meetings each year across approximately 100 global markets. Our clients include many of the world’s leading pension funds, mutual funds, and asset managers, collectively managing over $40 trillion in assets.
We have teams located across the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions, giving us global reach with a local perspective on the most important governance issues.
Founded in 2003, Glass Lewis is headquartered in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Kansas City, Missouri; London, U.K.; Paris, France; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Limerick, Ireland; Karlsruhe, Germany; Stockholm, Sweden; Manila, Philippines; Toronto, Canada; Sydney, Australia; Timișoara, Romania; and Tokyo, Japan.
Our team includes more than 600 full-time employees globally, over half of which are dedicated to research.
For more information, please visit www.glasslewis.com.

Position Description:

The Glass Lewis’ Stewardship team assists institutional investors to enhance their engagement programs. Our Stewardship Solutions are designed to accommodate a range of needs, from a SaaS-based issuer engagement tracking and reporting platform to a fully custom service that leverages our Stewardship team to perform and manage engagement campaigns on behalf of institutional investor clients.
As Director, Stewardship, you will lead our growing team in Manila, supporting the delivery of high-quality ESG research and our institutional investor clients’ engagement activities. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the team’s strategic direction, managing day-to-day operations, and ensuring alignment with our diverse global client base. This role involves significant leadership, research oversight, and cross-regional coordination, and is ideal for a dynamic professional with experience managing large teams, deep ESG knowledge, and experience in a client-oriented environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Significant experience in ESG research, stewardship, responsible investment, or a related field (minimum of 10 years' experience; 5 years in a manager role)
• Proven experience managing large or rapidly growing teams, ideally within a multinational organisation
• Strong ESG thematic knowledge across areas such as climate, natural capital, human rights, and corporate governance
• Experience in a client-facing or client-servicing role, with an understanding of institutional investor needs and standards
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain talent
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ESG issues clearly
• Ability to work effectively across time zones and within global teams
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver complex projects

Skills:

• Strong leadership and people management capability
• Analytical rigour and attention to detail
• Strategic thinking with hands-on operational execution
• Collaborative and adaptable approach

Key responsibilities

• Team leadership: Build, manage, and mentor a growing team of ESG research andengagement professionals in Manila, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
• Research oversight: Ensure the production of high-quality ESG research and engagement outputs aligned with internal frameworks and client needs.
• Engagement coordination: Oversee the team’s support for investor-led corporate engagements on material ESG issues across sectors and regions.
• Global collaboration: Coordinate with colleagues across North America, Europe, and APAC to ensure consistency, alignment, and full integration of the Manila team into global workflows.
• Team development: Drive professional growth and skills development within the team, supporting both subject‑matter expertise and core research competencies.
• Operational management: Lead local resource planning, recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance review processes.
• Process improvement: Contribute to the evolution of research methods, internal systems, and thematic priorities, reflecting both market developments and client expectations.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

EEO Statement

At Glass Lewis, we are committed to equal opportunity employment for all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender identity, religion, disability, or background.