Responsible investment Consultant - Jobs in Montréal, QC

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At Mercer, we’re creating a culture where you can bring your authentic self to work. When you join us, you bring your inclusive energy and enthusiasm to a team that values you personally and professionally – regardless of who you are, what you look like, where you were raised or born, who you love or what your religious beliefs are. You are welcome here.Mercer Canada is seeking a Responsible Investment Consultant for our Toronto or Montreal office or other regions (remote available)What can you expectWorking most closely with the Sustainable Investment (SI) team members in Canada, the SI Consultant will be responsible for preparing analytical client deliverables, coordinating internal SI initiatives with stakeholders from various Investments departments (advisory, OCIO, operations, research), and contributing to a positive, creative, and hard-working culture. While based in Canada, the role will require interaction with consultants, investment manager researchers and clients around the globe.What’s in it for youThis is a fantastic opportunity for a driven, intellectually curious individual to play an important supporting role on a team that has significant exposure across the firm. The individual will have opportunities to support current and new research, analysis, and consulting advice. Sustainable investment is a rapidly developing area, and the focus for integrating Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and sustainability themes has an increased focus at Mercer and within our client base.We will count on you to:

• Be a specialist expert within a strong Canadian and Global SI team to manage the development and implementation, of sustainable investment advice and solutions
• Conducting quantitative and qualitative ESG investment portfolio analysis using Mercer data and third party ESG data, including using in-house tools and databases for analysis. Examples of analyses include:
  • Carbon footprint reports
  • Climate scenario modelling
  • ESG ratings and data analyses
  • Stewardship monitoring, including proxy voting and engagement
• Assisting with developing appropriate responsible investment strategies for clients, drafting reports, presentations and letters as appropriate
• Assisting more experienced consultants in preparation for client meetings and supporting actions / implementation by preparing and sending meeting materials to clients in advance and providing technical input to senior consultants during pre-meeting internal discussions
• Participating in client meetings by taking action-oriented notes, and in some cases, presenting segments of materials to client
• Fielding and responding to inquiries from internal consultants in a timely manner
• Utilizing Mercer’s proprietary investment manager database tool, Insight, to identify suitable investment funds for clients and conduct supporting analysis
• Contributing to Mercer’s SI intellectual capital development and research processes
• Providing support on business development as required
• Liaising with other teams within Mercer Wealth and across Mercer business segments to educate others about SI and succinctly present the SI team’s service offerings
• Developing appropriate sustainable investment policies, strategies, process and portfolio practices for clients
• Keep up to date with industry and regulatory developments across climate change, net zero, stewardship, and evolving areas
• Mentor and develop other professionals across the team and business

What you need to have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a team-oriented, positive mind-set that is expressed through strong oral and written communication skills
• Comfort working independently as part of a small team through a strong sense of initiative and ability to share relevant information and expertise
• Professional technical and analytical skills, with high attention to detail and pride in producing work products free of repeat-errors
• Strong planning and organizational skills, to prioritize tasks and manage resources within a deadline oriented environment
• Ability to work well as part of a team, openly sharing information and expertise, demonstrate initiative and build good working relationships locally and globally
• Experience with ESG and climate analytical methods and tools, (e.g. climate scenario modeling, ESG ratings, Carbon Footprint analysis)
• 4-7 years of experience in Sustainable and/or Impact investing and an eagerness to learn and keep up to date with the industry and market conditions
• Bachelor (or higher) degree in finance, economics, environmental studies, mathematics or other business-related areas with strong quantitative and analytical course content - or relevant work experience

What makes you stand out:

• Bilingual French/English language skills are an asset
• Ability to maintain a sustainable and beneficial work-life balance
• Background in investment consulting, management consulting or asset management
• CFA Charterholder and/or advanced degree
• Expertise in climate change

Mercer’s roots are in Canada – founded 75+ years ago and continues to be one of the elite Canadian business and employment brands. Currently, the Canadian business earns $340+M CAD in revenue and employs 1,000+ colleagues across Mercer’s core services areas. Along with Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Mercer is one of four Marsh & McLennan businesses with a significant Canadian presence.Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh & McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit https://www.me.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.At Mercer, we’re creating a culture where you can bring your authentic self to work. When you join us, you bring your inclusive energy and enthusiasm to a team that values you personally and professionally – regardless of who you are, what you look like, where you were raised or born, who you love or what your religious beliefs are. You are welcome here.#LI/NCQuick Apply

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