Corporate Sustainability Reporting & Communications Manager

Job Description

You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.

Who We Are

At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years.  We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients.  As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future. 

Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

The Role:

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting & Communications Manager is responsible for assisting Fidelity Canada with its positioning and responsiveness to a growing number of expectations among internal and external stakeholders for transparent reporting and communications on Fidelity Canada’s Sustainability Strategy. The role will deliver strategic progress updates to key stakeholders via external disclosures and internal score carding. The role will also strengthen cross-functional collaboration with the broader business to further embed sustainability strategy into operations.  

What you will do:

• Develop multi-year Sustainability reporting roadmap, informed by corporate leader best practice and developments in the external reporting landscape.

• Lead the project management, production and distribution of key reports including Fidelity Canada’s annual Sustainability Report.  

• Proactively manage content tracker, project timelines and workback schedules for all reports and ensure disclosure governance process followed (including scheduling reviews in exec leadership calendars).

• Proactively engage with subject matter experts in various business units to ensure the appropriate feedback is obtained and all relevant content is included in our various reports.

• Manage day to day communication and engagement with key internal and external reporting partners (e.g. Marketing Production) leading up to publication. 

• Ensure reporting process documented and refreshed (e.g.  reporting playbook) to document key contributor roles and responsibilities and internal review and governance workflows.    

• Lead Sustainability assurance engagements with third-party vendors, ensuring appropriate internal stakeholder engagement.    

• Develop independently, and through collaboration with business colleagues, management reporting on key metrics and updates on sustainability matters and initiatives.

• In conjunction with Corporate Affairs, develop sustainability content for corporate communication channels including corporate website and employee intranet. 
• Lead completion of client questionnaires and documentation related to Corporate Sustainability strategy and progress.
• Work closely with Corporate Affairs to create collateral and communications on our sustainability strategy for advisors, clients, employees and other stakeholders.  
• Provide timely, valuable information and insight to client-facing teams on our sustainability strategy to help win and maintain business.  
• Work in conjunction with Corporate Affairs to support the VP, Institutional Distribution & Corporate Sustainability and Executive VP, Institutional in representing Fidelity at external sustainability events and forums, including preparing briefing notes, liaising with stakeholders, and coordinating required follow-up.  
• Support biennial stakeholder materiality validation exercises and interpretation of results, recommending any strategy focus area updates.
• In close collaboration with Corporate Sustainability Risk Manager, establish and run sustainability opportunities identification and management process 
• In close collaboration with Manager, Corporate Sustainability, co-lead:  
  • quarterly working sessions with strategic focus area owners
  • semi-annual touchpoints with foundational focus area owners.  
• Lead other cross-functional collaboration sessions with corporate accounting (regulatory reporting preparation) and Finance Decision Support (alignment w/ business planning & core business strategy).

What We’re Looking For:

Technical knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks including CSDS, ISSB, TCFD, SASB and disclosure expectations and trends is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in sustainability-related internal and external stakeholder engagement. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate and engage with a wide range of stakeholders across the organization, achieving desired outcomes through influence, Experience using cloud-based sustainability reporting and data management software such as Workiva ESG. Experience working in the Financial Industry is an asset. Excellent organizational and project management skills.  

Expertise You Bring:

• 4+ years’ experience in sustainability reporting and strategy role.
• University degree (bachelor’s degree) or equivalent work experience.

Nice to have:

• PMP and/or ESG certifications in progress or completion.
• CPA designation.
• Sustainability reporting credentials (e.g. Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting FSA credential / Certified Sustainability Reporting Manager credential).

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process

Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at FidelityCanadaStaffing@fidelity.ca.

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why Work at Fidelity?

We are proud to be recipients of the following:

Awards

•    Canada's Top 100 Employers 
o    Greater Toronto's Top Employers 
o    Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers 
o    Canada's Top Employers for Young People 
  
•    Great Place To Work® Certified 
o    Best Workplaces for Inclusion 
o    Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness 
o    Best Workplaces for Today's Youth 
o    Best Workplaces for Women 
o    Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance 
o    Best Workplaces in Ontario 
o    Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams 

•    LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada
  
•    Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work 
o    HRD - 5-Star Benefit Program 
o    HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer 

Designations
•    Canadian Compassionate Companies – Certified 
•    Benefits Canada's Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy 
•    TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting 
•    Canadian HR Reporter's Most Innovative HR Team