Head of ESG- USA

Acre has partnered with one of the world's most influential Private equity firms to identify a strong Head of ESG to spearhead ESG research, integration and engagement efforts across the Americas.

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With one current direct report and the opportunity to build and grow this function long term, the Head of ESG- Americas will report into the Global Head of Impact with whom they will partner closely on driving forward firm wide initiatives on material issues across the full investment portfolio- specifically around the themes of climate change, diversity & inclusion and workforce.

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The successful candidate will:

• Evolve the firm's internal approach to ESG integration across the full spectrum of the investment lifecycle

• Effectively engage with internal leaders and stakeholders to institutionalize the function across all investment teams and firm operations

• Partner with deal teams and investment colleagues to evolve assessment and monitoring of ESG risk and opportunities across pipeline and portfolio.

• Drive a strong engagement culture across the business and leverage team's capabilities to successfully partner with portfolio company management teams in advancing their sustainability strategies, ESG value creation initiatives and related KPIS's

• Partner with global ESG team and Global Head of Impact in building a best in class approach across the business and all portfolio companies.

The ideal candidate will be an ESG/Sustainability subject matter expert with a minimum of 10 years of experience in management consulting or direct experience driving ESG efforts within private equity.

They must be able to speak to a strong track record of positive and influential engagement with investment partners and portfolio company management teams.

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Investment experience and credentials are preferred but not absolutely necessary.

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At this time our client is not open to relocation or sponsorship, only applicants based in NYC or Washington, DC will be considered.