The Organisation
Temasek is a global investment company with a net portfolio value of S$382 billion (US$287b, €264b, £232b, RMB1.98t) as at 31 March 2023. Our Purpose “So Every Generation Prospers” guides us to make a difference for today’s and future generations. Temasek’s T2030 strategy guides us in our mandate to deliver sustainable value over the long term. It comprises four pillars: constructing a Resilient & Forward Looking Portfolio; embedding Sustainability at the Core of all that we do; building future-centric capabilities in our Temasek Operating System; and developing our Organisation, Talent & Capabilities to grow our people and teams for the future. Temasek has overall corporate credit ratings of Aaa/AAA from Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings respectively. Headquartered in Singapore, we have 13 offices in 9 countries around the world: Beijing, Hanoi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore in Asia; and London, Brussels, Paris, New York, San Francisco, Washington DC, and Mexico City outside Asia.For more information, visit: .The ESG Investment Management (ESG IM) team is a part of the Portfolio Strategy & Risk Group (PSRG) which provides guidance on Temasek’s strategic direction and portfolio objectives. ESG IM partners closely with teams across the Investment Group (IG), the Sustainability Group as well as the broader institution to advance ESG as a core engine across Temasek’s global investments and to drive sustainable outcomes that go hand in hand with financial returns. In addition to deepening and expanding ESG integration to both manage risks and drive value creation across the portfolio, the ESG IM team supports portfolio transition to meet Temasek’s climate goals and to expand sustainability investments.Role Summary
The ESG Investment Management team is looking to bring on board an experienced US-based ESG professional to expand our team’s global presence and to support investment teams in the Americas as well as Europe. Being part of a global team, the candidate will work closely with the MD of ESG IM, who is based in New York, the Singapore based ESG IM colleagues as well as relevant investment teams in the Americas and Europe.The role will focus on ESG integration, covering ESG due diligence for new investments and ESG engagement and value creation efforts for existing portfolio companies. The role is a critical contributor to the successful execution of the priorities under our strategic ESG plans, including climate transition, and the advancement of newer topics such as nature and social.As part of a global team with a continuously evolving agenda, the role will offer the opportunity to take on a leading role in strategic projects as we continuously advance our ESG approach and frameworks as well as develop our institutional understanding around critical ESG themes. Responsibilities:
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Salary range - Base salary of US$130K – US$200K per annum (compensation structure includes various additional incentives payable in April, August and October annually)As an active global investor, and a forward-looking institution, Temasek hires and develops its people consistent with our MERITT values of Meritocracy, Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Trust. We believe there is not only value in diversity, but the cross fertilisation of experiences and ideas across geographies, and the ability to connect the diverse dots, has become one of our key strengths which we can build on as we continue to transform and evolve, and aim for a new Temasek 2030. Applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds are encouraged.