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.