Northern Trust Asset Management - Senior Proxy & Engagement Analyst

SR. PROXY AND ENGAGEMENT ANALYST

Northern Trust Asset Management, Bangalore

- Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, CFA, CAIA) preferred

Work Experience: 6+ years experience in corporate governance, ESG and sustainability

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

- Identify, coordinate and participate in internal and external events, networking opportunities, and educational forums to increase stewardship awareness and advocacy.

- 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.

- Manage our relationship with external engagement provider for NT funds in the APAC region, including representing Northern Trust on any relevant client advisory councils or committees as needed

- Provide oversight and guidance to junior analysts in the team

Required Skills:

- Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, CFA, CAIA) preferred

- Experience in discussing complex investment and sustainability topics with clients, companies and other market participants

- 6+ years experience in corporate governance, ESG and sustainability

- Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills

- Self-motivated and able to work under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment with competing demands for resource