Sr Director RI - Stewardship Lead
Sr Director RI - Stewardship Lead
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Job Description
Responsible Investing Proxy Voting
The Responsible InvestingProxy Voting job manages a team that executes on various elements of the organizations investment stewardship strategy. In addition to the daytoday stewardship activities of company engagement and proxy voting the role also is the primary liaison between the Responsible Investing (RI) Engagement and Integration pillars in terms of development of Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) research and Thought Leadership. As a team manager this job sets goals and objectives for team members and ensures that policies and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Manages team dedicated to engagement with companies including voting at shareholder meetings ensuring sound analysis and professional judgment such that the organization achieves outcomes that best serve the economic interests of clients.
Leads development of global proxy voting polices to ensure Nuveens proxy voting program meets regulatory requirements and market expectations.
Leads highprofile engagements with company management teams and board members and advises portfolio managers on appropriate engagement escalation strategies.
Develops proprietary analytics and measurement metrics for the organizations stewardship activities to evidence leadership in active ownership and demonstrate ESG conviction.
Drafts executivelevel documents for the organizations Boards and Csuite on the firms proxy voting activities and provide insights on market developments and stewardship best practices including but limited to representing the firm as required in industry events and key trade associations as well as managing vendor relationships with proxy service providers.
Supports investment process by conducting ongoing monitoring of ESG characteristics / risk profile at a company and industry level and works with fundamental analysts to review company specific ESG issues both reactively and proactively.
Enhances the methodology for proprietary ESG ratings incorporating quantitative and qualitative inputs learned from company engagement and understanding of emerging ESG issues.
Produces proprietary ESG company level research for internal use and for external ESG thought leadership with emphasis on investment relevance.
Oversees complex group or companywide projects to ensure that project objectives are met including the advancement of engagements impact on relevant stewardship issues.
Educational Requirements
- University (Degree) Preferred
Work Experience
- 5 Years Required; 7 Years Preferred
Physical Requirements
- Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
Career Level
8PL
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of stewardship or related experience
Preferred Qualifications
- 7 years of stewardship or related experience
- Leadership experience strongly preferred
Anticipated Posting End Date:
Base Pay Range: $168800/yr. $230000/yr.Actual base salary may vary based upon but not limited to relevant experience time in role base salary of internal peers prior performance business sector and geographic location. In addition to base salary the competitive compensation package may include depending on the role participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example annual discretionary incentive programs nonannual sales incentive plans or other nonannual incentive plans).
Company Overview
Nuveen the investment manager of TIAA offers a comprehensive range of outcomefocused investment solutions designed to secure the longterm financial goals of institutional and individual investors. Its affiliates offer deep expertise across a comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investments through a wide array of vehicles and customized more information about the firm please visit our website at
Benefits and Total Rewards
The organization is committed to making financial wellbeing possible for its clients and is equally committed to the wellbeing of our associates. Thats why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical emotional and financial wellbeing. To learn more about your benefits please review our Benefits Summary.
Equal Opportunity
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
