Sr. Director, RI - Stewardship Lead
- Type:
- Full Time
- Location(s):
- New York, NY 10017, United States
- 730 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10017, United States
- Date Posted:
- Salary:
- Base Pay Range: $168,800/yr - $230,000/yr
- Job Posting End Date:
- 2025-06-03-07:00
- Job ID:
- R250400349
Responsible Investing- Proxy Voting
The Responsible Investing-Proxy Voting job manages a team that executes on various elements of the organization's investment stewardship strategy. In addition to the day-to-day 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 Nuveen’s proxy voting program meets regulatory requirements and market expectations.
Leads high-profile 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 organization’s stewardship activities to evidence leadership in active ownership and demonstrate ESG conviction.
Drafts executive-level documents for the organization's Boards and C-suite on the firm’s 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 company-wide 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
Company Overview
Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today we’re a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But we’re not just another legacy financial services firm. We’re fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.
Benefits and Total Rewards
The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s 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 well-being.
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