Associate Director, Sustainability

This role will primarily be focused in supporting the corporate sustainability program, while also assisting with ad-hoc tasks and projects supporting the sustainable investment strategies. General duties entail:

Maintenance and enforcement of sustainability governance and policies :

Support the Head of Sustainability Group in the continuous update and adaptation of policies to evolving regulatory and market conditions;
Continuous monitoring and assessment of the quality of the sustainability scorecards performed by the deal teams;
Oversee the sustainability assessment performed by relationship managers when onboarding new suppliers/vendors;
Address governance and policy requests from Legal, Compliance, and Internal Audit functions.

Facilitation of periodic and ad-hoc internal sustainability engagement :

Draft materials and minutes of the quarterly, semi-annual, and impromptu internal engagement meetings the Sustainability Group holds with all lines of business and functions;
Discuss and exchange updates on markets and sustainability trends, sustainability events, and observed best practices to promote awareness
Monitoring and supporting the implementation of the sustainability agenda and goals set by each line of business and function;

Performance of sustainability research & development of training program :

Perform continuous monitoring of market intelligence, legal / regulatory changes, as well as academic research in the field of sustainability to assess adequacy and adherence of ORIX USA Group's sustainability program;
Assist other departments in their sustainability intelligence needs and searches;
Support the procurement and/or development of sustainability training programs addressed to ORIX USA Group employees
Support the maintenance of the sustainability intranet, an internal resource hub for all employees.

Management of sustainability data collection and reporting tools :

Oversee and direct the continuous upgrades of the internal sustainability dashboard to meet the growing needs of the firm in producing and monitoring sustainability scores;
Oversee and direct the ongoing maintenance and quality of the sustainability data collection, processing, and reporting tool;

Management of external sustainability communications :

Support the maintenance and updates of sustainability-related communications, including due diligence questionnaires, website content and engagements with external organizations (ex: UNPRI, EDCI)

Ad-hoc project management :

Occasional support to the sustainable investment strategies projects;
Organizing meetings and taking minutes of the Sustainability Advisory Group;
Running jointly with other departments, in particular with the Risk function, scenario or impact analyses;
Preparation of ad-hoc internal/external presentations

Contacts

This position has frequent contact with all levels of employees and management across all lines of business and functions. In addition, this role may interact with outside business partners, vendors, consultants, and other office visitors.

Required Education, Skills & Experience

At least 5+ years of experience in sustainability project management at an investment bank, large commercial bank, large asset manager, or large investor (private credit, private equity, and/or real estate);
Completion of a formal sustainability training program is a plus;
Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related subject;
In-depth understanding of asset management business, private credit, private equity, and real estate investments;
Strong analytical and organizational skills;
Excellent written and verbal skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks at the same time;
Motivated, self-starter and team player; strong work ethic and positive attitude; and
Ability to learn quickly and demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a high-performance team.

Annual base salary gross: $150,000 - $170,000 (NY only). The base salary range represents the estimated low and high end of the ORIX USA's salary for this position. Actual base salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role. The base pay is one component of ORIX USA's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards and benefits include cash bonuses, long term incentives, health insurance, accident and life insurance, and retirement benefits. Please visit our Benefits page for additional information.

Life at ORIX

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees and offer a quality, competitive benefits package that provides valuable healthcare and financial protection for our workforce, while emphasizing a healthy work/life balance.

You Time

We want you to have the time needed to recharge and manage life with our competitive vacation policy, floating personal holidays, extensive leave options, our annual observed holidays, and more.

Family Care

Every family has a different journey and ORIX USA Group is proud to offer extensive benefit programs such as: infertility coverage, adoption support, child and elder care, fully paid maternity, and generous parental leave benefits to help you and your families along the way.

Flexible Work Arrangements

ORIX associates enjoy the advantages of our hybrid working model with a 3 day in-office minimum requirement.

ORIX USA is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities (EEO), and is committed to diversifying its workforce. All employees and applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.