Proxy and Engagement Analyst
- Employer
- Northern Trust
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Salary
- Salary commensurate with 3-5 years of experience
- Closing date
- Jun 24, 2021
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- Job Function
- Compliance/Regulatory, Operations, Other
- Industry Sector
- Asset Management
- Certifications
- Passed CFA Level I, Passed CFA Level II, Passed CFA Level III (Charter Pending), CFA Charterholder
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
JOB SUMMARY:
The Proxy and Engagement Analyst in Chicago is responsible for supporting and executing a variety of tasks related to stewardship activities.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Engage with companies on a variety of topics with a strong focus on environmental, social and governance issues.
- Act as a primary point of contact for firms wishing to meet on upcoming proxy issues
- Support the firm’s Proxy Committee by providing regular updates on industry trends and issues, as well as making recommendations on updates to the Proxy Guidelines
- Gain an understanding of investment and shareholder issues gathered through research and contact with a variety of market participants
- Collaborate with internal teams to produce timely research and marketing materials on topics related to stewardship activities
- Identify, coordinate and participate in internal and external events, networking opportunities, and educational forums to increase stewardship awareness and advocacy.
- Provide support for the North America institutional and wealth management businesses by attending client meetings, roadshows and responding to RFPs and other capabilities inquiries.
- Review and research various proposals put forth in corporate proxy statements, such as executive compensation and governance issues, communicate key information about voting issues to Proxy Committee, and provide interpretation of voting items that are outside of the standard firm Proxy Guidelines.
- Participate in collective engagements activities for initiatives where we hold signatory or membership status
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Experience discussing complex investment and sustainability topics with clients, companies and other market participants.
- Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment with competing demands for resource.
NECESSARY EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, CFA, CAIA) desirable but not required.
- 3-5+ years experience in corporate governance, ESG and sustainability
Company
For more than a century, Northern Trust has worked hard building our legacy of outstanding service, expertise and integrity. From a Chicago-based bank founded in 1889, we now have more than 20 international locations and 16,500 employees globally. We serve the world’s most-sophisticated clients – from sovereign wealth funds and the wealthiest individuals and families, to the most-successful hedge funds and corporate brands.
We burnished our reputation as a global leader delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions enabled by sophisticated, leading technology. And through it all, we continually laid a solid, forward-looking foundation on which future generations can continue growing and achieving greater.
As of December 31, 2015, Northern Trust Corporation had:
• $117 billion in banking assets
• $6.1 trillion in assets under custody
• $875 billion in assets under management
Company info
- Location
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50 S LaSalle
M5
Chicago
IL
60603
US
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