Director, Sustainable Investing

At Fiera Capital

We invest in creating a culture of purpose that makes our people feel valued, cared for, seen, and heard. Our approach to employee experience is tailored to your needs and ambitions:

• Your Inclusive Experience: We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, safe, and trusting work environment.
• Your Growth & Empowerment: We have ambitious growth goals for our firm, which makes us a great place to advance your career.
• Your Rewards & Recognition: We deeply value our people and their contributions and that’s reflected in our competitive compensation and benefits packages and our collaborative culture.
• Your Wellness Your Way: We strive to create a healthy work environment and we offer programs designed to support our employees’ wellbeing.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing and executing Fiera Real Estate’s Sustainable Investing (ESG) strategy across Canada. They will be responsible for integrating ESG considerations throughout the investment and real estate asset management lifecycle, while supporting the achievement of the organization’s long-term sustainability objectives.

Your responsibilities:

• Drive the Sustainable Investing (“SI”) strategy for Fiera Real Estate in Canada; independently identify and ensure execution of priority areas and program implementation at the portfolio and platform level
• Lead ESG data management including the collection, processing, analysis and monitoring of fund and property-level data; improve quality, accuracy and completeness of data over time
• Establish and support the strategic and tactical delivery of our ESG ambition, including accelerating our Funds’ decarbonization pathways, improving climate resilience, First Nation interactions and working with Indigenous Communities
• Imbed ESG considerations into investment decision-making, underwriting, portfolio management, development, financing, asset management, and all investor relations processes
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels; work collaboratively with the Sustainable Investment team within Fiera Capital’s Global Investment Office, Fund Managers, investors, consultants, industry peers, and vendors
• Be the central point of communications with investors as it relates to SI –  developing and delivering key narratives that support capital raise efforts – including, but not limited to, new capital prospect pitches, client updates, advisory committee, and AGM meetings
• Responsible for regulatory compliance as it relates to federal, provincial, and municipal legislation and with other Fiera Capital-driven SI initiatives
• Lead participation in benchmarking and alignment with reporting frameworks including GRESB, PRI, CSDS and other net zero disclosure requirements
• Prepare quarterly investor report updates on ESG matters and the firm’s annual Sustainable Investing Report
• Coordinate  the ESG Committee in Canada; prepare and administer annual ESG training for the Investment and Asset Management teams
• Provide subject matter expertise and recommendations for the Funds’ portfolio with respect to emerging trends and industry standards for benchmarking and building certifications (e.g. GRESB, BOMA, CRREM, etc.)
• Develop and oversee the organization’s governance practices as it relates to SI initiatives

Must have requirements to be successful in this role:

• Minimum Bachelor or Masters degree in a relevant field
• Strong understanding of sustainability in the Real Estate landscape and asset management
• An established track record of forward-looking modeling and quantitative analysis to ensure the ESG program established has set measurable targets and is monitored accordingly
• 5 - 10+ years of relevant experience
• Strong analytical, technical, organizational and problem- solving skills
• A passion for sustainability and creating innovative solutions
• Strong influential skills, even in situations without direct authority
• Excellent communication and presentational skills with the ability to manage investor communication
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a similar environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, act as a change agent and collaborator.

Additional Information:

• Fiera Capital adheres to a hybrid working environment with 4 days in-office per week.

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For all positions in Quebec (Montreal and Laval), proficiency in French, both spoken and written, is mandatory. Working English proficiency is also required in order to serve our offices and clients around the world. 

Fiera Capital subscribes to the principle of employment equity. Our staff is our most valuable asset, and our goal is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can achieve their true potential.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or on the basis of disability, genetic information or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Fiera Capital will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

All staffing decisions, including hiring and promotion decisions, will be based on merit, skills, performance, and business needs. We are pleased to receive applications from qualified individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Job applicants who are individually selected for an interview will be notified that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected participant requests accommodation, Fiera Capital shall consult with the applicant and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

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