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

Temasek•New York, NY

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Temasek is a global investment company seeking an experienced ESG professional to join the ESG Investment Management team. This role will support ESG integration for new investment opportunities and targeted portfolio company engagement. The candidate will be part of a global team, reporting to the Director, ESG Investment Management based in Singapore, and will work closely with the Chief Sustainability Officer based in New York, the broader ESG Investment Management team, and relevant teams in the Investment Group and the Sustainability Group. The Sustainability Group focuses on advancing strategy and policy for net zero, nature positive and inclusive growth, driving decarbonization in portfolio companies, unlocking new investment opportunities in sustainable living, advancing thought leadership, and supporting the organization's growth as a sustainable entity. The ESG Investment Management team specifically focuses on integrating ESG across the investment process and engaging with portfolio companies to enhance long-term resiliency and value creation.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy, Sustainability, or related disciplines.
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

Master’s degree or higher is preferred.
Familiarity with the use of artificial intelligence tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Investment Group throughout the investment lifecycle, acting as a trusted business partner.
Conduct pre-investment due diligence to identify and assess material environmental and social issues for investment targets, considering both risk management and value uplift.
Ensure value protection and value add through post-investment engagement and development of ESG action plans with key portfolio companies in partnership with the Investment Group.
Build and deepen relationships with Temasek’s key external asset managers to foster greater exchange of ESG best practices and enhance ESG integration for co-underwrites and co-investments.
Conduct research and deliver thematic reports on cross-cutting ESG topics and megatrends impacting investment decisions, portfolio management, and value creation.
Support the continued development of Temasek's sustainability knowledge repository by delivering ESG tools and guidelines, curating ESG case studies, and organizing ESG learning sessions for the Investment Group and portfolio companies.
Manage and expand 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.
Partner with and support the Chief Sustainability Officer, the Director, ESG Investment Management, and other teams across the Sustainability Group in advancing and executing broader strategic priorities.
Prepare and deliver internal and external updates related to ESG activities and broader trends.