Principal, Sustainable Investing

$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8–10 years of professional experience in sustainability, consulting, investing, or related fields.
  • University degree in Business, Finance, Law, or related disciplines; MBA or CFA is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of sustainable investing principles and tools.
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into actionable insights.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor global sustainability developments to inform IMCO's strategy.
  • Lead research on sustainability and shape the firm's viewpoint on key topics.
  • Conduct sustainability analysis to support investment stewardship and analytics.
  • Support ESG analysis and due diligence across asset classes.
  • Develop sectoral expertise to enhance value creation initiatives.

Benefits

  • Collaborative, motivating workplace culture.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Hybrid work model focusing on office engagement and flexibility.
  • Accessibility accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.
  • Location in downtown Toronto, promoting a vibrant work environment.
Full Job Description

IMCO is looking for a Principal to join the Sustainable Investing team!

Reporting to the Managing Director, Sustainable Investing, you will deliver key facets of our sustainability and investment strategy, including leading research & analysis into sustainability-related investment themes; shaping IMCO’s approach and worldview on key sustainability topics; as well as being collaborating across all IMCO asset classes, taking on topics most critical to delivering investment excellence.

The ideal candidate has a track record of researching, translating, and implementing insights and initiatives, working in complex stakeholder environments, leading and facilitating discussions, as well as building strong relationships at multiple levels. This must be complemented by an ability to convey these concepts in a compelling manner to investment professionals and being seen as athought leader on relevant topics.

As a member of our team, you will deliver impact on multiple elementsof our sustainability strategyby:

Insights:

  • Monitoring global SI industry developments, regulatory sustainability developments, ESG risks and related financial and pension industry trends to inform IMCO’s sustainability strategy, worldview, and priorities;

  • Leading research and insights on sustainability, helping shape IMCO-wide view on opportunities and innovative solutions across clean energy transition, and other and other relevant SI topics;

  • Conducting research andprovidingsustainabilityfocused insights to support investment analysis, stewardship activities, and portfolio analytics;

  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders by convening investment teams, and other relevant departments, to foster collaboration and alignment on sustainability worldview.

Capital Deployment:

  • SupportingcomplexESGanalysis/due diligenceacross asset classes, includingdirect investment dealsandexternal manager selection, with thorough understanding of what constitutes material ESG issues and how they mayimpactinvestment outcomes;

  • Working in partnership with investment teams onprovidingadvice,researchand critical thinking inESG integration activitiesfor active deals and asset management;

  • Stay up to date on methodologies and tools for ESG and climate change risk assessmentby continuously learning and being an expertresource in this space.

Value Creation:

  • Build sectoral/thematic/ESGtopicexpertisetodrive value creation and engagementinitiatives;

  • Strengthen and simplify existing processes, with a focus on efficiency and bringing order to complex processes.

What Do You Need To Succeed?

  • Minimum 810 years of relevant professional experience in consulting, investing, investment banking, sustainability, or related fields.

  • University degree in Business, Finance, Law, Economics, Engineering, Climate Science, Environmental Science, or other relevant disciplines; graduate-level degree (e.g., MBA) or professional designation (e.g., CFA) is an asset

  • Climate science background or relevant experience a plus

  • Strong knowledge of sustainable investing principles and tools across the investment lifecycle and familiarity with sustainability taxonomies and policies.

  • Structured problem solving approach.

  • Ability to translate technical concepts into actionable insights, think independently, and design initiatives on key sustainability topics.

  • Demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

  • Strong project management skills, including scoping, structuring, and delivering complex projects.

  • Familiarity with emerging trends, technologies, and policy developments in energy transition and climate change.

  • Excellent analytical and strategic thinking with sound business judgment.

  • Exceptional writing and presentation skills, with the ability to develop high-quality content for diverse audiences.

  • Collaborative team player who thrives in a high-performance environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our hybrid work model prioritizes an office-first approach, encouraging employees to make the most of our collaborative workspace at 16 York Street, Suite 2400, Toronto, ON M5J 0E6. This welcoming environment fosters teamwork, connection, and professional growth. While flexibility remains a key component of our model, we believe that regular in-office engagement enhances productivity and strengthens our culture. Our approach supports a fulfilling lifestyle that balances professional ambition with personal wellbeing.

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