AVP/VP, ESG Investment Management (Based in NY)

Temasek•New York, NY

59d•$150,000 - $255,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sustainability Group at Temasek is central to its operations, guiding its mandate to deliver sustainable value and shape a climate-resilient, net-zero portfolio. The group initiates, develops, and implements strategies for sustainable development, catalyzes new business opportunities, advances thought leadership, and supports the organization's growth as a sustainable entity. The ESG Investment Management team specifically focuses on advancing ESG integration within the investment process and engaging with portfolio companies to enhance long-term resiliency and value creation. This role involves supporting ESG integration for new investment opportunities and targeted portfolio company engagement. The successful candidate will be part of a global team, reporting to the Director, ESG Investment Management in Singapore, and collaborating closely with the Chief Sustainability Officer in New York, the broader ESG Investment Management team, and relevant teams within the Investment Group and Sustainability Group.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy, Sustainability, or related disciplines; Master’s degree or higher is preferred.
At least ten years of work experience in ESG integration, sustainability implementation, or sustainable investing in private equity, investment management, management consulting, or within an operating company.
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.
Collaborative, curious, and agile in working across geographies and diverse teams in a fast-changing environment – including work hours that can extend across global time zones.
Team player with strong intercultural awareness, team orientation, and strong ownership and work ethic with a demonstrated track record of initiating, driving, and executing across multiple initiatives, including responsibilities beyond the initial scope.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and clarity in presenting complex information.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the use of artificial intelligence tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Partnering with the Investment Group to identify and assess material environmental and social issues for investment targets, from both risk management and value uplift perspectives during pre-investment due diligence.
Ensuring value protection and value add through post-investment engagement and the development of ESG action plans with key portfolio companies in partnership with the Investment Group.
Building and deepening relationships with Temasek’s key external asset managers to foster greater exchange of ESG best practices and to enhance ESG integration for co-underwrites and co-investments.
Conducting research and delivering thematic reports on cross-cutting ESG topics and megatrends impacting investment decisions, portfolio management, and value creation.
Supporting the continued development of Temasek's sustainability knowledge repository through the delivery of ESG tools and guidelines, curation of ESG case studies, and ESG learning sessions for the Investment Group and portfolio companies.
Managing and expanding the knowledge network of ESG consultants, subject matter experts, and partners to leverage external capabilities for ESG pre-investment due diligence and post-investment value creation.
Partnering with and supporting the Chief Sustainability Officer, the Director, ESG Investment Management, and other teams across the Sustainability Group in advancing and executing broader strategic priorities.
Preparing and delivering internal and external updates related to ESG activities and broader trends.