Bci

Financial Services

Director,Stewardship

$0–0k Victoria, British Columbia, Canada FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Director, Stewardship at Bci. Skills: ESG, Stewardship, Engagement program, Capital markets. Lead engagement program for CM&CI. Deliver tangible engagement outcomes”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver tangible engagement outcomes; Create value through insights sharing

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Quantitative analysis; Qualitative analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Relevant university degree, Minimum 10 years of ESG experience, At least 7 years in financial services, Experience in conducting engagements with senior management, Advanced knowledge of stakeholder relationship management, Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, Advanced knowledge of material ESG issues, Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative analysis experience, Risk management mindset, Diplomatic, tactful, and interpersonal skills, Strategic thinker with business judgment, Experience managing a team

Nice to Have

Graduate degree, MBA, CFA, and/or JD, Relevant professional designation, Specialized knowledge of ESG risks in international markets

What You'll Do.

Lead engagement program for CM&CI

Deliver tangible engagement outcomes

Identify ways of sharing insights

Implement Influence pillar of ESG Strategy

Implement financed emitters engagement strategy

Contribute to client reporting

Oversee proxy voting program

Provide leadership and mentoring

Represent BCI at industry conferences

Review engagement priorities

Oversee external research providers

Maintain global network of peers

Serve on leadership team for ESG

Represent BCI at client meetings

Provide ESG intelligence to Board

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

ESG team; CM&CI portfolio company management; Board standard-setting organizations; Investor-led collaborative engagement organizations; Global investment organizations; Asset class teams

Communication Scope

Persuasive communication; Verbal communication; Written communication; Executive presentations

Full Job Description

**About Us:** With $295.0 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2025, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbia’s public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries. Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, and with teams spanning Vancouver, New York, London, and Mumbai. BCI integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into all investment decisions to meet clients' risk and return requirements. Our people shape employee-focused initiatives, creating a strong culture. To learn more about our culture and values, visit our [**_BCI Values in Action_**](https://www.bci.ca/people/culture/) page. **POSTING CLOSE DATE: June 23, 2026** **BCI is seeking a Director, Stewardship to join our ESG team within Capital Markets & Credit Investments (CM&CI).** **In this leadership role, you 'll take the reins of BCI's stewardship program, driving meaningful engagement with portfolio companies, boards, and global standard-setters to deliver on the Influence pillar of BCI's Corporate ESG Strategy and Climate Action Plan. If you're a seasoned ESG professional with deep capital markets expertise and a track record of building relationships to preserve and create shareholder value, this is a rare opportunity to shape responsible investing practices on a global scale**. ## THE OPPORTUNITY Reports to the Senior Managing Director & Global Head of ESG, the Director, Stewardship takes a leadership role in the ESG team in executing the Influence pillar of the overall Corporate ESG Strategy and Climate Action Plan. The focus of the role is developing and maintaining a comprehensive engage

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