VP/AVP, ESG Investment Management, Portfolio Strategy and Risk Group (Based in New York) (11063)

Temasek - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

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About the position

The ESG Investment Management (ESG IM) team at Temasek is seeking an experienced ESG professional to enhance our post-investment engagement strategies aimed at creating value and mitigating risks associated with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. This role is pivotal in driving sustainable outcomes that align with our financial objectives and the broader climate goals of Temasek. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Head of ESG IM based in New York and the Director of ESG IM in Singapore, as well as various teams within the Investment Group and Sustainability Group. In this position, you will lead the engagement with key portfolio companies, focusing on value creation through ESG initiatives. You will be responsible for developing scalable solutions and toolkits that facilitate a systematic approach to ESG engagement, ensuring that our portfolio companies are equipped to enhance their ESG performance. Additionally, you will manage and expand our network of ESG consultants and subject matter experts, leveraging external capabilities to drive value creation. Your role will also involve conducting research and producing thematic reports on significant ESG topics and megatrends that influence investment decisions and portfolio management. You will partner with senior leadership to advance strategic priorities and will be responsible for preparing and delivering updates on our ESG activities to both internal and external stakeholders. Participation in cross-functional projects will also be part of your responsibilities, contributing to the overall strategic direction of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESG post-investment engagement with key portfolio companies for value creation and risk mitigation in partnership with teams from the Investment Group
• Build scalable ESG value creation solutions and toolkits that provide a comprehensive and systematic approach to engaging portfolio companies on ESG topics to drive portfolio value uplift and resiliency
• Manage and expand our knowledge network of ESG consultants, subject matter experts and partners to leverage external capabilities to deliver ESG value creation for portfolio companies
• Lead the research and delivery of thematic reports and tools on cross-cutting ESG topics and megatrends impacting investment decisions, portfolio management and value creation
• Partner with and support Head of ESG IM and Director of ESG IM in advancing and executing on broader strategic priorities
• Prepare and deliver internal and external updates related to our ESG activities and broader ESG trends
• Participate in other work such as cross-functional or institutional projects

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Business, Finance, Public Policy, Sustainability, or related disciplines; Master's degree or higher is preferred
• At least eight years of work experience, majority of which is in ESG portfolio engagement or value creation, preferably in private equity, investment management or consulting
• Robust understanding of ESG opportunities and risks, especially in critical sustainability themes (climate, social and nature) as they apply and shape long-term corporate strategies
• Ability to produce high quality outputs in a timely manner leveraging on strong business acumen and strategic thinking
• Strong relationship building skills and ability to navigate complexity, influence, build consensus, inspire and catalyse others to action
• Team player with strong intercultural awareness, team orientation, adaptability, and ability to work across geographies and teams - including work hours that can extend across global time zones
• Strong communication, writing and presentation skills
• Strong work ethic with demonstrated track record of initiating, driving, and executing across multiple initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of US$130K - US$200K per annum
• Various additional incentives payable in April, August and October annually