Senior Corporate Governance Specialist Job in Amsterdam 1082 Ms, Noord Holland Netherlands
As a Senior Corporate Governance Specialist you will work to implement the Responsible Investment Policy and thereby contribute to risk-adjusted financial returns by integrating governance analysis into APG’s investment processes; enable APG and its clients to demonstrate social responsibility by improving the governance performance of investee companies; and contribute to the integrity of financial markets.
Your main responsibilities are to exercise voting rights for the ca 4000 equity investments that APG has on behalf of its clients and further integrate governance within investment processes. You provide portfolio managers with in-depth governance analysis and engage with investee companies in order to achieve improvements in corporate governance, and protect our rights as shareholder. You will influence the policy framework that affects the way APG can invest, and position APG in important governance debates. You will contribute to communication to our clients and stakeholders, and represent APG in relevant external networks.
This post provides an exciting opportunity to work at the interface of governance and finance in one of the world’s leading investment institutions. The SG team at APG Asset Management currently consists of 8 people with diverse backgrounds, skills and expertise. We are looking to recruit for a role focussed on exercising our rights and responsibilities as a shareholder and help advance corporate governance practice and thinking at APG.
The SG Team reports to the CIO Capital Markets and works to implement APG’s Responsible Investment Policy, and those of it clients, across all asset classes. You will report to the Head of Sustainability and Governance.
We ask:
• You have a background in finance, accounting and/ or investment management and at least eight years of experience in a corporate and/ or investment environment
• You have a serious interest in corporate governance, and understand its link to company and investment performance
• You are passionate about protecting shareholder rights and exercising our responsibilities
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills (English)
• You have a proven track record of working in a highly collaborative team environment
• You are a dynamic person who enjoys a challenge, takes initiative and likes to innovate
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of Dutch would be an advantage.
We offer:
APG is an excellent company to work for, both because of the friendly and supportive atmosphere and because of the opportunities we offer for continued development. APG enables you to receive the education and training you need to continue to perform your best, which means you effectively manage your own career. APG offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, a life-cycle savings plan, and – naturally – an excellent pension scheme.
Interested?
If you want additional information about this vacancy, please contact Esther van der Bent, Corporate Recruiter +31 20 583 3305.
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