Senior Advisor Investor Engagement

OFFICE LOCATION London, England, United Kindom The preferred location for this position is London, United Kingdom, or in any country in North America where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. #Li-remote #PDN WHO WE ARE The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our to hear stories from staff or visit . One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.” WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER The Impact Finance & Markets division at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) provides technical and strategic leadership to create transformational impact with the private sector by translating the value of nature and conservation approaches into actionable, science-based strategies that can help solve societal challenges. The Corporate Engagement Advisor, Finance and Investors sits within the Corporate Engagement Business Unit, one of the three units comprising the Impact Finance and Markets Division. The Nature Conservancy’s Zero Conversion Commodities team has been working for decades with companies across the food and agriculture sectors to eliminate deforestation and conversion of natural vegetation in supply chains. At the same time, global institutional investors, asset managers and banks are increasingly working with their clients and portfolio companies to address deforestation and conversion risks and to expand investment in sectoral transitions. TNC is in the process of deepening our engagement with these financial institutions, the forums that support them, and other NGOs to better share TNC’s knowledge and insights with these stakeholders and to accelerate action. This position will initially support our Zero Conversion Commodity Strategy through engagement with the finance sector, key investor and banking forums, and other NGOs to drive awareness, support engagement strategies with key private sector companies in critical commodity value chains, and to expand investment in the decarbonization of food production. The scope of the role could expand to include support for other conservation strategies and priorities. The Senior Advisor, Investor Engagement will report to the Managing Director, Corporate Engagement. They will advise Corporate Engagement strategy development with the finance and investment sectors while supporting TNC’s Zero Conversion Commodities team in eliminating deforestation and land conversion in supply chains. WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU The Senior Advisor Investor Engagement develops and implements a strategic framework to engage with and influence asset owners, asset managers, and banks; investor and banking forums; and other NGOs related to our Zero Conversion Commodity goals and other environmental topics over time. Duties include strategy development for engaging the sector, project and program management and implementation, and regular contact with financial institution representatives and forums. RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE Manages finance sector and investor influence strategy development and execution in partnership with the Zero Conversion Commodities Strategy and other global and regional BUs. Builds and manages relationships with senior level staff of investor and banking forums, target financial institutions, and NGO partners. Supports Managing Director, Corporate Engagement and the Global Head of Impact Finance and Markets in their engagement with senior executives of forums, financial institutions, and NGOs. Collaborates closely with Zero Conversion Commodity team to identify target companies, goals and messaging, and to coordinate ZCC team interactions with key forums, financial institutions, and NGOs. Develops and administers departmental budget and has authority to modify budget based on changing circumstances. Operates within budget guidelines to ensure sound financial performance. Leads internal coordination and communication on activities with the finance sectors, across Conservancy regions and programs. Serves as a program manager and coordinates the work of others for assigned projects. Serve as SME for investor engagement and support of teams working with financial industry. Travel is expected up to 20% of the time. WHAT YOU'LL BRING Bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental policy, business or related field and 6 years of senior management level experience in government relations, corporate sector, or equivalent combination of education / experience. Demonstrated experience building strong relationships across a matrixed organization and with external partners. Proven negotiation, communication, and presentation skills with corporate executives, board members, and government officials. Outstanding analytical and project management capabilities. Demonstrated ability to successfully develop and implement complex projects in an unstructured environment. Experience developing and growing a strategy from concept stage to maturity. Experience negotiating complex high profile or sensitive agreements. Fluency in English. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated. Excellent team player with experience working in multi-disciplinary groups, using influence and interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships with all levels of staff. Independent and self-motivated with the ability to participate effectively in a remote team environment. WHAT WE BRING Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our on nature.org / careers. We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ. SALARY INFORMATION This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $120,000 - $150,000 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate’s qualifications, specific skills, and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr