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Global Head of Responsible Investing

2 months ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Northern Trust Corporation Full time

About Northern Trust Corporation:

Northern Trust Corporation, a leading global financial institution, is a renowned provider of innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions. With a rich history dating back to 1889, the company has established itself as a trusted partner, committed to delivering exceptional service, expertise, and integrity.

Role Summary:

The Global Head of Responsible Investing is a key leadership position within Northern Trust Asset Management, responsible for driving the company's investment stewardship strategy and initiatives. This role will have primary accountability for ensuring that Northern Trust's activities align with client and market expectations, while promoting responsible investing practices and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive investment stewardship strategy that aligns with Northern Trust's values and goals, as well as those of its clients.
  • Lead a global team of stewardship professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and leadership to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Serve as Chair of the Northern Trust Proxy Voting Committee and contribute to other organizational committees and councils in an advisory capacity.
  • Foster relationships with institutional investors, proxy advisory firms, and industry associations to promote responsible investing and shape industry standards.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices in investment stewardship, translating them into actionable strategies.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, such as legal, compliance, investment research, and portfolio management, to ensure alignment and coordination of stewardship efforts across the organization.

Set Direction for Stewardship Activities:

  • Develop and execute strategies for proxy voting and engaging with companies in which the investment funds and accounts have holdings, including researching and analyzing governance and sustainability practices, making informed voting decisions, and engaging in dialogue with company management and boards.
  • Guide reporting on findings and analysis, focusing on financial factors, including material environmental, social, and governance-related risks and opportunities, adhering to legal, regulatory, and fiduciary standards and expectations.
  • Collaborate with portfolio managers, research teams, sustainable investing teams, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure client views are incorporated into prioritized engagement themes and that there is a consistent alignment between the stewardship strategy, sustainable investing themes, and client strategies.
  • Guide development of engagement milestones and work in collaboration with portfolio management teams to leverage KPIs in portfolio construction.
  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of active ownership policies and procedures, including proxy voting and engagement, ensuring alignment with current research on material financial considerations (including ESG factors) impacting portfolio company valuation.
  • Engage with fundamental investors and senior management on high-stakes proxy voting matters.
  • Lead and take an active role in investor coalitions on key initiatives.

Serve as Senior Marketplace Spokesperson for Stewardship:

  • Communicate stewardship efforts and results to clients, demonstrating transparency and accountability in managing their investments, and addressing client inquiries about the firm's stewardship practices and positions.
  • Represent the Stewardship Team at internal and external functions, such as prospect meetings, client reviews, large-scale events, and conferences.
  • Engage with various stakeholders, including institutional investors, regulators, industry groups, and NGOs, to stay informed about evolving trends and best practices in stewardship and corporate governance.
  • Engage and collaborate to support the Principles for Responsible Investing, including supporting annual reporting assessment.

Requirements:

Necessary Experience, Education, and Attributes:

  • At least fifteen years of work experience in the investment management industry, with direct experience in stewardship.
  • A master's degree or higher in a relevant field, such as sustainability, finance, business administration, or a related discipline. Additional ESG-related certifications are a plus.
  • Master in Business Administration and/or CFA strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing and developing teams, establishing strategic direction, setting goals, and delivering results.
  • Strong executive communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Deep understanding of ESG principles, proxy voting, and responsible investment practices, including knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and reporting standards related to responsible investing.
  • Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex information to make informed decisions. Client-centric focus and problem-solving orientation.
  • Self-starter and team-oriented, with a proven ability to manage projects across cross-functional teams under demanding deadlines.
  • Results-oriented with attention to detail; strong analytical skills.

Working Model:

Northern Trust Corporation has a balanced hybrid working model to ensure flexibility and collaboration, allowing the successful candidate to spend time between working in the office and working from home.