Company: ESG Global Advisors Inc

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:51:57 GMT

Job description: Location of Work: Remote or Hybrid across CanadaHead Office: Toronto, ONThere has never been a more important time to ‘fight the good fight’. Are you passionate about ESG and responsible investment? Are you pragmatic and strategic, ready to guide companies and investors through uncertainty? Are you a respected ESG expert looking to make an impact in a flexible, supportive environment? If you’re a driven relationship-builder with deep ESG experience, come join our boutique strategic ESG consulting firm.About ESG Global AdvisorsAs a trusted partner of both companies and investors, we are driven by an informed belief that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues matter and that businesses that incorporate them into their decision-making stand to thrive over the long-term. We are passionate pragmatists. We know that incremental change has an exponential impact over time. That’s why our team of senior-level professionals works with clients every step of the way, to develop an approach to ESG that adds value now and in the future.Established in early 2019, our firm has established a diverse client base consisting of investors across different asset classes and public and private corporations from a range of sectors. Our team members are in high demand by boards, senior executive teams, industry associations, and conference organizers seeking to understand current best practices and emerging trends in the rapidly evolving areas of ESG, including climate change.We’ve done a lot of great work as we continue to build our foundations. There is ample opportunity to shape the future of ESG Global and be a core part of our continued growth and success.Your Role & How You Will ContributeAs a Principal, you will report to the CEO and be responsible for business development, client management and oversight, as well as internal firm/team leadership. As a boutique firm, our clients value a hands-on, pragmatic approach led by our senior team. Principals should bring a deep network of contacts in Canada, the United States and/or Europe. A successful Principal will be a recognized leader in ESG with deep expertise in an industry (e.g., mining, oil & gas, real estate, manufacturing, infrastructure) or a specific area of ESG (e.g., responsible investment, climate change, diversity, equity and inclusion).Executive presence and an engaging communication style are key to achieving the goals of this role, as you educate, persuade, and gain the commitment and buy-in of others. While the role requires strong initiative and self-direction, results are only achieved with and through people (including clients and team members). Your leadership is critical in this regard, as the Principal is part of our firms’ Leadership team and accountable for setting the ‘tone from the top’ for other team members and our clients.Why Join Us?ESG Global Advisors has repeatedly been recognized as a with a diverse and inclusive leadership team & competitive compensation and benefits. We have also been named to the Globe and Mail’s ranking of for 2023 and 2024.We believe that teams who like and respect each other produce the best quality work as we challenge and learn from one another. We are a close-knit team that works effectively in a virtual environment. Our firm also believes in flexibility and work-life balance, and we support remote and hybrid work arrangements across Canada.Our valuesPassionate Pragmatism

• We believe that passion and pragmatism create long-term value and we value progress over perfection along the sustainability journey.
• We are committed to meeting people where they are at because we know that incremental actions over time create exponential impacts.

Collaboration and Humility

• We value open-mindedness and humility as enablers of true collaboration and growth.
• We are a people-centered business and we recognize that we achieve the best results when we listen to and learn from each other and our clients.

Embracing Uncertainty

• We embrace chaos and uncertainty as opportunities for innovation and growth, for our people and for our clients.
• We thrive in unchartered territory and we are energized by new challenges and ideas. We are confident in our ability to navigate the rapidly evolving ESG landscape and add value for our clients.

Tailored Solutions

• We believe that complex challenges require creative thinking and tailored solutions.
• We are committed to cutting through the noise to provide practical and actionable solutions, ensuring that our clients receive advice that is uniquely suited to their needs and objectives.

Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesWe deliver tailored solutions for our clients, most of which are described in greater detail . Our leadership team has a variety of specializations, and we work collaboratively to provide best-in-class client service focused on adding value on every engagement.Client Management & Oversight

• On some projects, Principals provide high-level oversight and expert advice to Directors who act as project leads.
• On some projects, Principals act as project leads, managing project teams to execute the work, providing detailed coaching and guidance on solutions and concepts including how to tailor our approach to the client’s unique business
• Project and relationship management (e.g., budgets, workplans, status updates, meetings, calls, emails, presentations).
• Oversight of client deliverables, including planning, delegating, coordinating, detail review and budget/hours tracking to the firm’s high-quality standards.
• As a boutique firm, there is minimal administrative support on client work, so all team members must be comfortable with a high attention to detail.

Business Development

• Work with the CEO to lead new business development activities, including new client pitches and proposal development focusing on larger clients and complex/large mandates.
• Regularly contribute to thought leadership and blog content for posting on our website, and social media channels (over 30,000 followers on LinkedIn!).
• Leveraging profile and network, participate speaking engagements and produce thought leadership in areas of expertise.

Firm/Team Leadership

• Support the CEO and leadership team by providing strategic advice on firm growth plans based on market insights and client relationships.
• Manage junior team members to meet their core performance objectives.
• Lead junior team members to support their development and career progression at the firm.
• Contribute to internal knowledge transfer by documenting processes, establishing and updating templates, and ensuring project insights are captured.
• Proactively propose and implement innovations and enhancements to existing service offerings and operational policies and processes.

QualificationsEducation

• An undergraduate degree is required in a relevant discipline (e.g., commerce, finance, environmental science, sustainability management).
• A graduate degree or other advanced credential (e.g. CFA, CPA, FSA) would be an asset.

Experience

• At least ten years’ professional experience is required
• A minimum of two years’ experience at a consulting firm is required.
• People management experience is required. This includes managing direct reports, delegating, reviewing work and offering constructive feedback.
• Direct ESG experience is required either working with corporations or investors
• Experience working at or with corporations (private or publicly traded) providing analysis and strategic advice on ESG matters
• Experience working at or with investors (asset owners or asset managers) providing analysis and strategic advice on ESG matters
• Business development or sales experience is required, ideally including working with a CRM system.

Expertise

• Strong and direct understanding of investor perspectives on ESG, including links to value creation.
• Strong grasp of key ESG frameworks including the SASB Standards, the TCFD recommendations, ISSB Standards, CDP, CRESB, and the UN PRI Reporting Framework.
• Expertise and interest in climate change, social impact or impact investment would be an asset.
• Capable of undertaking sophisticated ESG analysis, research and benchmarking for investor and corporate clients with little to no direction or supervision.
• Exceptional writing, communication, and presentation skills, able to distill complex topics into easy-to-understand language.
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to pro-actively resolve issues and concerns in a professional manner.
• Fluency in French or Spanish is an asset.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Adaptable to changing priorities, willingness to roll up their sleeves and support the team as needed to meet deadlines and face other challenges.
• Natural leadership abilities honed through diverse experiences in career to date.
• Confident problem solver & decision-maker, involving or informing other members of the leadership team as appropriate.
• Committed to producing high quality deliverables with keen attention to detail.
• Interested in developing and coaching junior staff in an environment of psychological safety.
• Digitally literate and willing to learn new software with a growth mindset.
• Flexible in hours, ability to work overtime if necessary.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Equity StatementESG Global Advisors is a staunch advocate for diversity in all its forms, and especially welcomes applications from members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) community, women, people with disabilities, the LGBTTQQIAAP+ community, and those of diverse intersectional identities. To request an accommodation please email .Application ProcessPlease click Apply Now to upload your resume and cover letter and answer a few short questions. The cover letter should be addressed to ESG Global Advisors and both files should be in PDF format.Candidates selected for the next stage will be contacted by email. No phone calls or agencies please. Due to the volume of applications, emails to follow up on the status of the role may not be replied to. Unless an accommodation request has been submitted, all applications must be submitted through our online system. Applications will continue to be accepted as long as the role is posted on our website.