Director Stewardship

Overview

Director Stewardship role at Glass, Lewis & Co. Join to apply for the Director Stewardship role. Glass Lewis is a trusted ally to investors and corporate issuers, providing governance research, policy recommendations, engagement services, and proxy vote management to support governance activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Team leadership: Build, manage, and mentor a growing team of ESG research and engagement professionals in Manila, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
• Research oversight: Ensure the production of high-quality ESG research and engagement outputs aligned with internal frameworks and client needs.
• Engagement coordination: Oversee the team's support for investor-led corporate engagements on material ESG issues across sectors and regions.
• Global collaboration: Coordinate with colleagues across North America, Europe, and APAC to ensure consistency, alignment, and full integration of the Manila team into global workflows.
• Team development: Drive professional growth and skills development within the team, supporting both subject-matter expertise and core research competencies.
• Operational management: Lead local resource planning, recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance review processes.
• Process improvement: Contribute to the evolution of research methods, internal systems, and thematic priorities, reflecting market developments and client expectations.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Significant experience in ESG research, stewardship, responsible investment, or a related field (10+ years preferred)
• Proven experience managing large or rapidly growing teams, ideally within a multinational organisation
• Strong ESG thematic knowledge across areas such as climate, natural capital, human rights, and corporate governance
• Experience in a client-facing or client-servicing role, with an understanding of institutional investor needs and standards
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain talent
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ESG issues clearly
• Ability to work effectively across time zones and within global teams
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver complex projects

Skills

• Strong leadership and people management capability
• Analytical rigour and attention to detail
• Strategic thinking with hands-on operational execution

Job Responsibilities (continued)

• Collaborative and adaptable approach

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research
• Industries: Research Services

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