Senior Advisor, Responsible Investment

Desjardins Global Asset Management (DGAM) is looking for a Senior Advisor, Responsible Investment (RI) to join the Responsible Investment Department. The team specializes in incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into the investment process from a perspective of sound risk management and value creation. More specifically, you will be required to:
Analyze the ESG practices of companies within the investment universe and in the sectors under your responsibility, including dialogue and proxy voting, in line with DGAM’s approach and policies
Track key RI trends related to the sectors under your responsibility and link them to DGAM’s portfolio management activities
Actively participate in the reporting process for internal and external clients
Write and present various analysis reports on ESG issues
Help continually improve the processes, tools and data used by the team
Support the team with various responsible investment projects at DGAM and across Desjardins
Analyze, conduct research and manage data
Demonstrate a passion for responsible investing and portfolio management, and an understanding of the key issues involved.
What we offer*
Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
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What you bring to the table
Bachelor of business administration, finance, economics, engineering or an investment-related field
A minimum of six years of relevant experience, ideally in investment research/analysis
Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Academic specialization in finance or an appropriate field related to sustainability
Experience in analysis and investments to establish links between companies’ financial and ESG performance
Experience writing and presenting
Possess or be in the process of earning the Chartered Financial Analyst designation
Knowledge of French is required
Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
Knowledge of IT tools such as Microsoft office, Power BI and SQL
Action oriented, Communicates effectively, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.
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Trade Union (If applicable)
Job Family
General finance and accounting (FG)
Unposting Date
2026-10-24