Sustainable Finance Engagement Manager, EDF+Business

OVERALL FUNCTION

Investors represent a powerful force in accelerating the shift to a more sustainable and resilient economy. As political cycles present unexpected changes globally, investors remain influential in the flow of trillions of dollars. To stay competitive, investors seek to minimize physical risks associated with climate change, find investment opportunities in a low-carbon economy, and are still willing to use their influence to drive change at carbon-intensive companies – all in service of a more resilient future. Our vision is that by 2030, leading investors will be competing for climate leadership and using their influence and capital to drive change across carbon-intensive industries and scale investment in low carbon solutions.

Reporting to the Senior Engagement Manager, the Engagement Manager will work with our engagement team, including both US and internationally based colleagues, focused on relationship management with investors and financial institutions of interest to EDF’s Sustainable Finance team. This role will drive climate progress by working with leading investors across the globe to leverage the financial sector’s power, product offerings, and the regulatory landscape to consistently demand and support rigorous corporate net zero targets, plans and investments, while backing the public policies necessary to accelerate action.

In growing and nurturing EDF’s investor network, this role will help to inform and amplify the “Investor Climate Insights Hub: Actionable Insights for a Decarbonizing World” platform, which aims to leverage EDF’s world-leading expertise in climate science, economics, and public policy to inform rigorous assessment and constructive engagement with carbon-intensive industries. Through this platform, we intend to equip the financial community with the independent analysis and tools needed to manage climate risk, assess opportunities, and accelerate urgent action in the sectors that matter most.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of the EDF+Business Sustainable Finance team, the position’s responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and continuing to develop, in partnership with the Senior Manager of Engagement, a landscape of investors and financial institutions that have interest in and influence over carbon-intensive sectors and companies that will be key to achieving the net zero transition, including but not limited to oil and gas, transportation/logistics, nature and biodiversity, hydrogen, and agriculture.
• Supporting outreach to financial sector players, including conducting exploratory conversations, presenting newly released insights from the “Investor Climate Insights Hub” analytical platform, and deepening dialogue around areas of mutual interest.
• Helping to build key metrics of success and tracking for different tiers of firms, ranging from light touch information sharing and engagement to formalized partnerships with a subset of particularly influential asset owners, asset managers, banks, private equity firms, insurance companies and other entities willing to pursue joint strategies and interventions to raise the climate bar for corporates.
• Supporting collaboration and coordination across EDF with other teams to bring them into relevant investor conversations.
• Partnering with other members of the Sustainable Finance team and with the EDF Marketing and Communications team to develop and promote high impact thought leadership that compellingly communicates our analysis, insights, and recommendations to the financial sector.
• Traveling to key conferences, meetings, and events to promote EDF’s climate science and research as well as listening and looking for opportunities to codevelop solutions with financial institutions.
• Participate in advancing EDF's organizational effectiveness and culture goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are seeking candidates who have a demonstrated ability to conduct outreach, communications, and relationship management in sustainable finance or a closely related field. Candidates must have exceptional interpersonal and listening skills, work collaboratively within the EDF team, and be able to build strategic and mutually beneficial relationships with external players and institutions. The candidate should also have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s-level degree in sustainability, finance or a related field.
• At least 6 years of related work experience, or advanced degree with at least 4 years of related work experience. Experience with the financial sector required.
• Demonstrated interest in climate change and climate risk.
• Excellent outreach, communications, and relationship management skills in support of highly visible work.
• Willingness to take initiative and ability to multi-task under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in managing projects.
• Attention to detail to ensure consistency and quality of outputs.
• Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other office productivity software.
• Expert writing and editing skills targeted at financial sector audiences.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in English.
• Ability to support a multi-disciplinary team, using independent judgment required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload.
• Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds.

DURATION

This is a 1-year fixed-term contract position with full benefits and the possibility of extension.

LOCATION

This position may be remote or hybrid out of an EDF office, with a preference for candidates in New York, Boston, Washington DC, or San Francisco.

HOW TO APPLY

If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter indicating your interest in the role and EDF. A cover letter is required for consideration for this role.