Associate, Investment Stewardship

Dimensional Fund Advisors • Charlotte, NC

80d • Hybrid

About The Position

Dimensional's global investment stewardship activities are managed by the Investment Stewardship group, which sits within Dimensional's Portfolio Management department. The group implements proxy voting policies, engages with portfolio companies, researches governance issues and industry trends, and communicates Dimensional's approach to investment stewardship to internal and external audiences. This team works closely with a number of stakeholders including portfolio managers, Legal, Compliance, Investment Analytics and Data, Investment Solutions, marketing, and the Global Client Group, to ensure best practice is maintained and our clients' objectives are met. As an Associate, responsibilities include monitoring and assisting with the operational workflows involved in proxy voting. Responsibilities involve oversight of the corporate governance practices of Dimensional's portfolio companies, which includes proxy voting at shareholder meetings and engaging with company boards, management, activist investors, or other stakeholders as necessary. The Associate, Investment Stewardship is based in our Charlotte office and reports to the Manager, Investment Stewardship.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• 2-5 years of mutual fund or investment industry experience.
• Experience in investment stewardship, portfolio company analysis, and proxy voting mechanics.
• Ability to manage high-profile engagements with senior executives and board members.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate across the team and within the firm.
• Strong written and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality reports for internal and external distribution.
• Demonstrated ability to compile, manage, and interpret data as well as perform in-depth research and analysis.
• Experience using databases; knowledge of SQL a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify meaningful portfolio company engagement opportunities, participate in engagements, and track outcomes.
• Assist with preparation of responses to internal and external requests relating to investment stewardship policies and procedures, including RFPs, and questions from consultants and clients.
• Monitor proxy votes to ensure votes are being cast in an accurate and timely manner.
• Identify and research key corporate governance issues and trends within the industry.
• Prepare reports and materials for key internal stakeholders, such as the Investment Stewardship Committee.
• Identify opportunities for the improvement in the efficiency and reliability of the group's procedures and operations, including through automation and systemization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Educational initiatives
• Special celebrations of our history, culture, and growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree