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Job description
ClearBridge Investments is a leading global equity manager with over $189 billion in assets under management. The firm is committed to delivering long‑term results through active management. We have followed this approach for more than 60 years and continue to offer investment solutions that emphasize differentiated stock selection to move our clients forward. Our investment decisions are supported by a robust research platform that conducts in‑depth fundamental analysis of individual securities. We integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into our fundamental research process in all our investment strategies.
Owned by Franklin Templeton, ClearBridge operates with investment independence from headquarters in New York and offices in Baltimore, Calgary, Fort Lauderdale, London, San Mateo, and Sydney. ClearBridge Investments has been named by Pensions & Investments Magazine (P&I) as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management for the thirteenth year in a row. These awards reflect the Firm’s diverse and inclusive culture, spirit of collaboration, work/life balance and our ongoing investment in our employees.
At ClearBridge, we believe that diversity and inclusion is essential to our success as an organization. We benefit from the sharing of different perspectives and our varied experiences. ClearBridge is proud to be a diverse company that promotes integrity, respect and teamwork and encourages new ideas and viewpoints. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is demonstrated through our various recruitment efforts, employee programs, charitable and volunteer efforts.
Job Summary:
ClearBridge Investments is seeking a Senior ESG Associate to join their New York‑based Environment, Social, & Governance (ESG) Strategy team. The Senior ESG Associate will be responsible for helping to lead the firm’s internal ESG engagement program and supporting ClearBridge’s firmwide ESG integration approach. This includes a range of tasks and projects that support ESG integration and impact activities being conducted by all investment teams and will act as a liaison among all areas of the firm (Central Research, Portfolio Management teams, the ESG strategy team, client‑facing teams, technology team and others).
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead the firm’s internal engagement initiative, which includes working closely with investment team members who will conduct the engagements to help identify additional topics, monitor and track progress, and report on outcomes
Work with investment team members & ESG strategy team to manage firm‑wide, ongoing ESG projects
Oversee the firm’s ESG engagement tracking system and proprietary ESG ratings system
Partner closely with firm’s technology team to both enhance existing ESG‑related systems and explore new platforms to streamline ESG efforts
Attend C‑suite company meetings alongside ClearBridge PMs and analysts and support prep work with investment team members as needed
Contribute to annual ESG training for the investment team
Lead meetings with sell‑side research and other industry organizations to help support ESG integration efforts across the firm
Contribute to the firm’s annual Stewardship Report and originate other relevant thought leadership
Represent the firm with ESG networks, working groups, and collaborative engagement initiatives
Act as a liaison between the investment teams and sales/marketing teams (periodic client reporting, ad hoc ESG requests/queries)
Ad‑hoc projects to advance the firm’s ESG integration and impact efforts
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required with 5‑7 years of sustainable investment work experience
Sustainability and ESG experience with expertise in Social‑related topics (human rights, DE&I etc.) a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects
Ability to lead projects independently and work collaboratively as part of a team
Detail‑oriented, focused, and committed work ethic
High ethical standards
Total Rewards:
Our employees have access to a competitive and valuable set of Total Rewards. Our Total Rewards include:
Hybrid work schedule; 4 days in‑office
Health, wellness and risk benefits to protect employees and their families
Retirement savings, stock purchase and other incentive programs to help employees plan for the future
Holiday, paid‑time‑off and other employee programs that support work‑life balance
Support for pursuing certifications, external education and degree programs
Learning, development and career advancement opportunities
Ways to get involved in, and give back to, our communities, including paid time off for volunteering and charitable donation matching
The salary range for this position is targeted for $130,000 to $165,000 plus discretionary bonus. Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience
ClearBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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