Head of Responsible Investment in Toronto

Company Overview
Fengate Asset Management is a leading alternative investment manager focused on infrastructure, private equity, and real estate strategies. Founded in 1974 in Hamilton, Ontario, Fengate is one of the most active real asset and growth equity investors in North America. The firm currently manages over C$10 billion in capital commitments in support of more than C$40 billion in gross asset value, on behalf of over 60 institutional investors across North America, Europe, and Asia. Fengate believes that acting responsibly to its stakeholders and communities is fundamental. Fengate is a signatory of both the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) Diversity in Action initiative and the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into all stages of the firm’s investment process.

The Opportunity
Fengate is looking for an experienced Responsible Investment professional to lead the development, implementation and continuous evolution of Fengate’s responsible investment framework. Working across investment teams and corporate functions, the role integrates responsible investment considerations into investment processes, governance, stakeholder engagement, reporting and value creation initiatives while helping the firm respond to evolving investor, regulatory and market expectations. Reporting to a member of Fengate’s Executive Leadership Team, this position will play a strategic role in executing Fengate’s strategy, with a particular focus on sustainability and responsible labor.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible Investment Strategy and Governance: Lead the continued development and implementation of Fengate’s responsible investment strategy in partnership with business lines and support functions. Monitor market developments, investor expectations and evolving responsible investment practices, and recommend changes to strategy, priorities and implementation plans.
• Responsible Investment Integration: Partner with investment teams to identify and evaluate material sustainability risks and opportunities throughout origination, due diligence, investment approval, ownership, and portfolio monitoring. Assess how material sustainability considerations may affect investment risk, value creation, and financial performance.
• Investor, Regulatory and Fundraising Support: Develop responsible investment content for investor reporting, fundraising presentations, due diligence questionnaires, requests for proposals and other stakeholder communications.
• Responsible Investment Advisory and Thought Leadership: Serve as Fengate’s subject matter expert on responsible investment, providing strategic guidance to investment teams, portfolio companies, senior leadership and other stakeholders on emerging risks, opportunities and industry developments.

Qualifications and Experience
5+ years of experience in responsible investment, ESG, sustainability, asset management, or private markets. Strong understanding of building systems, infrastructure assets, energy management, decarbonization strategies, and sustainability value-creation initiatives. Knowledge of responsible investment standards and reporting frameworks relevant to private markets, including infrastructure, private equity, and real estate. Degree in business, finance, economics, sustainability, engineering, environmental studies, or a related discipline. CPA, CFA, LEED AP, P.Eng., or similar credentials are considered an asset.

Fengate is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.