Analyst - Proxy Voting

We are seeking a Proxy Voting Analyst in Columbia Threadneedle Investments, an Ameriprise Financial company. In this role you will support Responsible Investment reporting and focus on proxy voting for the firm's investment strategies. It will involve formulation, development and delivery of the global proxy voting strategy and approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Focus on stewardship research, engagement, and proxy voting.
• Work with and support global investments in the formulation, development and delivery of the global proxy voting strategy and approach.
• Participate in the research, coordination, and application of the exercise of stewardship rights on behalf of clients.
• Research and review third-party and internal investment and proxy research in context of determining proper proxy votes under the Corporate Governance Guidelines and Proxy Voting Policy.
• Interpret and apply the firm's custom proxy voting policy to a range of proxy proposals.
• Liaise and collaborate with fundamental analysts and portfolio managers around the world to execute proxy voting rights cast in clients' best long-term economic interests.
• Initiate and undertake proxy-related engagement with senior leaders at portfolio companies.
• Collaborate with the global fundamental research team, global portfolio managers across asset classes to educate and prioritize implementation of the effective use of voting rights exercised by the firm.
• Execution of Operational requirements to meet fiduciary and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate and maintain the firm's proxy guidelines and voting policy.
• Work with colleagues to educate and prioritize implementation of the effective use of voting rights exercised by the firm.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance/economics/engineering or any related fields, and/or data management experience.
• 1 – 3 years prior experience in the securities industry; investment experience as a research analyst or in an analyst support role.
• Familiarity with ESG concepts from the investor perspective.
• Experience with operational functions, execution of proxy voting and issuer engagement, ESG or sustainability.
• Experience working with ISS Proxy Exchange (or Glass Lewis).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and relationship building skills to appropriately influence and share ideas with Portfolio Managers and research colleagues.
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Thought leader to strategize and lead the change and the new initiatives for the global teams.
• High sense of urgency and ability to adapt to a changing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• An understanding of Asset managers and Asset Management products.  
• Experience working with Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Bloomberg and Aladdin.
• Familiarity with the relevant compliance and regulatory practice within corporate governance

About Our Company
Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 125 years. We are a U.S. based financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence. The firm's focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection. Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Timings

(2:00p-10:30p

India Business Unit

AWMPO AWMP&S President's Office

Job Family Group

Business Support & Operations

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