Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade 15

The base salary will be $70,560 - $100,680 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

Financial Services' mission is to provide effective financial leadership, services, information and stewardship in support of the academic, research and service activities of Western’s community.

Responsibilities

The Responsible Investing Analyst will support the University in achieving its deliverables related to the responsible investment strategy and pathway initiative. The Analyst will develop and implement a framework to map the University’s portfolio to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The Analyst will provide support to and collaborate with the internal investment team in conducting due diligence, reviewing and monitoring impact strategies and will liaise with several external investment managers and responsible investing organizations in terms of engagement and education. The Analyst will complete various responsible investing-related tasks, including data collection, knowledge building, reporting and portfolio analytics, and monitoring Western’s progress on Responsible Investing commitments. The Analyst will lead any project related to the Principles for Responsible Investment and complete the mandatory reporting. The Analyst will act as a representative of the University in industry panels and conferences as well as provide education and best practices to the University Investment Committee on developments in responsible investing.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business or other relevant field with strong foundation in Finance
Progress towards, or completion of, or willingness to pursue relevant certifications such as a Certificate in ESG Investing (CFA Institute), Sustainability and Climate Risk Certificate (Global Association of Risk Professionals)
At least Level 1 Chartered Financial Analyst or Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement

Experience:

5 years of relevant experience in investment management, investment consulting or other related work experience with exposure to and evidence of a strong passion for responsible investing, sustainability/climate consulting
Experience working on corporate carbon footprint calculations and decarbonization plans
Experience working with institutional investment portfolios

Preferred:

Experience or familiarity with UN PRI, NZAOA, TCFD disclosure, Climate Action 100+, IRIS+, responsible investing service providers (e.g. data, rating and engagement service providers) and other responsible investing initiatives is considered an asset
Experience engaging with external asset managers
Experience in manager selection within an institutional investor context
Experience with strategic asset allocation

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong knowledge of responsible investing practices for institutional investors
Familiarity with investment-related concepts, such as capital markets and fundamental company analysis an asset
Knowledge of a variety of asset classes which are likely to be part of institutional investment portfolios an asset
Well-developed demonstrable qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, ability to conduct in-depth research and assimilate significant amounts of information
Ability to effectively drive and manage change initiatives that align with organizational strategies and/or provide opportunities to increase efficiency
Excellent communication skills with the ability to converse with, write reports for, and deliver presentations to all levels of the organization
Ability to understand and communicate technical climate and ESG material to investment professionals
Project management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously from conception to completion within tightly prescribed timelines with the ability to develop and manage project plans to support team-based work
Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
Decision making skills to provide solutions that are consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences
Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
Ability to collect and discern relevant data to create reports and recommendations with the ability to give and gather information with clarity and effectiveness
Ability to analyze exposures and make recommendations to decrease investment risk
Adapts readily and effectively to changing priorities and demands with the ability to take responsibility for own work and ensure that deadlines are met and outcomes are achieved
Accomplished with Microsoft Office Suite
Programming skills an asset
Ability to provide strategic analysis and recommendations for designing and implementing new and changing administrative processes
Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

Interested applicants are asked to visit: https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #43148 by 11:59PM on May 21, 2026.

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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