7-10 years of experience in multi-asset class climate pathway analysis
Ability to analyze complex datasets regarding climate and financial systems
Experience with scenario-based modeling frameworks like IPCC pathways
Familiarity with programming languages for statistical analysis is a plus
Strong skills in translating quantitative analysis into strategic insights
Proactive problem solver with critical thinking skills
Excellent communicator, able to convey complex concepts clearly
Advanced degree in Economics, Environmental Science, Engineering or relevant field preferred
Responsibilities
Analyze sustainability impacts on portfolio characteristics to gauge resilience
Support climate stress testing and portfolio analysis for systemic risk assessment
Integrate diverse datasets for climate risk and sustainability analysis
Remain updated on climate modeling research and practices as a subject matter expert
Collaborate on sustainability analysis with partners internally and externally
Lead research efforts and write thought leadership papers on sustainability impacts
Assist in reporting Sustainable Investing priorities to executives
Benefits
High-performance, people-focused work culture
Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Learning and development opportunities, including workshops and LinkedIn Learning access
Membership in a defined benefit pension plan for retirement security
100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits, including mental health support
Optional subsidized post-retirement health and dental benefits
Wellness programs including yoga and meditation workshops
Opportunity to contribute to the financial security of healthcare workers in Ontario
Full Job Description
Job Summary
Reporting to the Managing Director, Sustainable Investing, the Principal, Sustainable Investing will play a key role in the implementation of HOOPP's new Sustainable Investing strategy, a key initiative in the 2030 Strategic Plan. In this role, you will be a leading contributor to generating sustainability insights to inform portfolio resilience. You will bring a strong technical foundation and a passion to contribute to the continued advancement of Sustainable Investing at HOOPP.
What You'll Do
Analyze the impacts of sustainability factors on total portfolio characteristics to inform portfolio resilience.
Design and support climate stress testing and portfolio analysis to assess systemic risk drivers and concentrations. This includes top-down and bottom-up risk assessments based on climate pathways and asset-specific characteristics and working with climate risk tools or environmental datasets to assess climate physical and transition risks.
Integrate large-scale datasets from diverse sources, including climate model outputs, geospatial data, emissions inventories, and financial performance metrics, to support climate risk and sustainability factor analysis.
Stay abreast of state-of-the-art research and practices in climate modeling and act as a subject matter expert in the physical and economic impacts of climate change and energy transition pathways.
Collaborate with internal and external partners on sustainability-related portfolio analysis and research.
Lead research and write thought leadership papers on the relationship between and implications of sustainability factors and portfolio characteristics.
Support additional Sustainable Investing priorities, including board and executive-level reporting.
What You'll Bring
7-10 years of experience in related role with direct experience in multi-asset class climate pathway analysis
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex, multivariable datasets related to climate, environmental, and financial systems.
Capacity to evaluate scenario-based modeling frameworks, such as IPCC pathways, to inform portfolio resilience analysis
Familiarity with data tools and programming languages for statistical analysis and model development an asset
Ability to synthesize complex quantitative outputs into concise, strategic insights for senior stakeholders
Proactivity, with high level of self-motivation and a track record of using critical thinking to address complex problems and develop pragmatic solutions
Strong team orientation and drive to cross-pollinate ideas across the team's workstreams
Clear and confident oral and written communicator who can effectively explain analytical or quantitative concepts in simple, practical and high impact manner
Commitment to constructive feedback and continual learning
Advanced degree(s) in an analytical, financial and/or technical field such as Economics, Environmental Science, Engineering or other relevant area strongly preferred
Additional professional designations like CFA an asset
Alignment with HOOPP's core values: accountable, compassionate, and trustworthy
