New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) · 3 weeks ago
Sustainable Investing Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$225K/yr - $246K/yr
7+ years expThe New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) is hiring a Sustainable Investments Manager to support the implementation of its sustainable investing strategy. This high-impact role involves leading investment diligence and portfolio analysis related to sustainability across various asset classes while managing climate-related data and shaping NYSIF’s sustainable investment portfolio.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing and diligence of sustainable investment opportunities across asset classes—including public equities, fixed income, private equity, credit, real assets, and structured products—with a focus on Sustainability-integrated, climate-aligned, and impact-oriented strategies
Leverage existing relationships and proactively expand NYSIF’s network of sustainability-focused fund managers and platforms
Conduct rigorous due diligence of investment opportunities, including both financial and Sustainability considerations and assess alignment with NYSIF’s sustainability objectives and risk-return profile
Responsible for leading due diligence on Sustainability oriented private funds, including, for example – decarbonization, renewable energy, and affordable housing funds
Prepare comprehensive investment memos and presentations and support review and approval processes through internal investment committees
Support the construction and ongoing monitoring of NYSIF’s sustainable investment portfolio, including performance attribution, risk assessment, and ESG/impact tracking
Evaluate and benchmark ESG and climate performance at both the individual investment and total portfolio levels
Track implementation of sustainability-related goals, including net zero alignment, climate risk mitigation, and social impact contributions
Manage ESG and climate-related data collection, analysis, and reporting across all asset classes
Analyze metrics such as carbon emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3), net zero targets, science-based commitments, physical and transition risk exposure, and alignment with industry standards (e.g., TCFD, SBTi, CDP, PCAF)
Utilize ESG and climate platforms (e.g., MSCI, Aladdin Climate, Sustainalytics, Bloomberg, ISS) to monitor portfolio exposure and performance
Co-author reports, including climate disclosures, investment case studies, and thematic analyses
Collaborate with internal teams (investment staff, legal, risk, operations) and external stakeholders (consultants, fund managers, regulators) to implement NYSIF’s ESG priorities
Support development of ESG-related investment frameworks, policies, and evaluation tools
Prepare materials and briefings for senior leadership, the Board, and external partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, sustainability, or a related field
Minimum of seven years of experience in investment management, sustainable investing, or ESG research, with a demonstrated track record of fund sourcing, evaluation, and portfolio oversight
Experience evaluating financial and sustainability aspects of private markets funds
Strong analytical and modeling capabilities with experience integrating ESG and financial data
Proficiency with some ESG data platforms and tools (e.g., MSCI, Bloomberg, Aladdin, ISS, Sustainalytics)
Familiarity with leading sustainability frameworks and disclosure standards (e.g., TCFD, PRI, CDP, GHG Protocol, SFDR, SBTi)
Preferred
MBA, CFA, CAIA, or progress toward a similar credential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing investment memos and ESG reporting
Deep understanding of sustainable finance market trends and ESG regulatory developments
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Future Career Growth Potential
Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment
Plentiful Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Accruals
Paid State and Federal Holidays
Full Medical, Vision, and Dental
Retirement Options
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules
Company
New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF)
The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) was established in 1914 as part of the original enactment of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chad Loshbaugh
Chief Operating Officer for Business Services
Ken Radigan
Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
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