Analyst, Sustainable Investments

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What you'll be doing

The Analyst, Sustainable Investments will serve as an important member of our sustainable investments team. Reporting to the Head Executive Director & Head, Sustainable Investments, you will support investment teams in conducting sustainability analysis and advancing active ownership across portfolios.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How you'll succeed

• Team engagement - Support investment teams with sustainability assessments and advance integration across portfolios. Contribute to active ownership priorities for the organization.

• Team collaboration - Collaborate across the sustainable investment, investment, client portfolio management and product teams to support CIBC Global Asset Management's sustainable investing activities.

• Research work - Conduct sustainability research to build internal expertise related to sector, market and macro themes. Contribute to industry commentary on sustainability topics and thematic research.

• Client engagement - Contribute to client communication on sustainability related topics, research and industry developments.

• Reporting - Integrate information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting. Contribute to further development of engagement tracking and stewardship reporting framework. Maintain internal databases and various reports.

Who you are 

• You look beyond the moment. You are Knowledgeable and can demonstrate understanding of sustainable investing practices and emerging trends, including integration into investment decision making, impact investing, engagement, sustainability reporting including International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and Taskforce for Climate related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). You show appreciation of how investment returns are impacted by sustainability challenges.

• You have a post-graduate education in sustainability related fields.

• You’re an industry expert. Undergraduate degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in investment management, sustainability, research or consulting.

• You’re a certified professional. Completion or pursuit of CFA designation is considered an asset.

• Highly driven and intellectually curious. You will collaborate within a team culture while also able to work independently and has effective time management skills. You have a passion for sustainable investing, financial markets and investment management.

• Your influence makes an impact. You have strong communication skills both written and verbal, effective to influencing colleagues.

• You give meaning to data. You have the ability to process and understand large amounts of data, explain and resolve complex issues; strong problem-solving and reasoning skills; strong research and analytical skills.

• Attention to detail. You have a strong sense of responsibility and reliability; thorough and results oriented.

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work independently in a rapidly changing environment. You exude highest personal and professional integrity.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.

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What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-161 Bay St., 22nd

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Decision Making, Environmental Social And Governance (ESG), Equities, ESG Analysis, ESG Integration, ESG Investing, ESG Research, Financial Analysis, Professional Presentation, Researching, Research Reporting, Sustainability, Sustainability Assessments, Sustainability Reports, Sustainable Investing, Wealth Management