State of New Yorkposted 8 months ago
$170,000 - $200,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Remote • New York, NY
10,001+ employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) is seeking an experienced ESG & Sustainable Investments Senior Lead to join its Investments Team. This position is crucial for developing and managing a new portfolio of sustainable investments, contributing to the agency's commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles. The successful candidate will play a key role in building out the ESG/Sustainable Investments strategy, ensuring that investments align with NYSIF's net zero and ESG objectives. The role requires a strong quantitative and research-driven approach, as the candidate will lead data efforts and due diligence processes for various asset classes, including bonds, public equities, structured products, and alternatives such as private equity and private debt. The Senior Lead will be responsible for conducting comprehensive due diligence on potential investments, assessing their alignment with NYSIF's ESG policies, and comparing the performance, risk, and cost of various investment products. This position will also involve managing and monitoring the performance of the investment portfolio, overseeing regular benchmarking of ESG performance against industry standards, and preparing detailed reports and presentations on research findings. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders will be essential for effective ESG data collection, validation, and disclosure. In addition to these responsibilities, the Senior Lead will support the development and implementation of ESG policies and frameworks, and draft content for internal and external communications. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, along with strong verbal and written communication abilities. This role reports directly to the Head of ESG and Sustainable Investing and is situated within the office of the Chief Investment Officer.

Responsibilities

  • Lead analysis to carry out comprehensive due diligence (investment and ESG related) for new investments across various asset classes, such as bonds, public equities, structured products, and alternatives (including private equity and private debt)
  • Research and assess potential investment options available in the market and select funds that best align with NYSIF's ESG policies and strategies
  • Compare the performance, risk and cost of various investment products and funds and put forward recommendations to various internal and external stakeholders
  • Manage and monitor the investment portfolio performance
  • Oversee regular benchmarking of our ESG performance against peers, industry trends and best practices
  • Prepare and present reports, dashboards, and presentations on ESG research and analysis findings
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on ESG data collection, validation, and disclosure and provide updates in the market and industry
  • Support the development and implementation of ESG policies, frameworks, and initiatives
  • Draft content for internal and external communications

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, sustainability, or related field; preference for a master's degree
  • Minimum of 5 - 10 years' experience in sustainability (ESG/Impact) related research, management consulting, banking, or investing
  • Demonstrated skills in conducting qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis and presenting the results in clear and concise reports or dashboards
  • Experience with ESG related data providers such as MSCI, Bloomberg, Sustainalytics, ISS, Aladdin etc. and/or ESG disclosure organizations such as PRI, TCFD, SBTi, CDP, etc.
  • Very strong desire to work within the growing field of sustainable investing with a deep understanding of the ESG investing landscape

Nice-to-haves

  • Master's degree in finance, economics, sustainability, or related field
  • Candidates who have obtained their MBA or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential (CFA study at any level a plus)
  • Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in data analysis techniques and tools
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong willingness to learn and openness to feedback

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Entrepreneurial Opportunity to Develop Strategy and Investments at an Asset Owner
  • Future Career Growth Potential
  • Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment
  • Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Accruals
  • Paid State and Federal Holidays
  • Full Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • Retirement Options
  • Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules
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