What We Can Achieve Together:

The Impact Finance & Markets Division (IFM) 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 (CE) team, one of three business units in the Impact Finance & Markets Division, provides technical leadership to translate the value of nature and conservation into actionable and standards-aligned strategies for companies across the world.

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Senior Corporate Engagement Associate, Investment Engagement to help lead corporate and investor engagement efforts and manage high-priority collaborations with Financial Institutions. This role is focused on integrating nature into financial decision-making, with a strong thematic emphasis on sustainable agricultural supply chains. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of finance, business, and environmental sustainability, and is ready to take ownership of strategic relationships and projects.

This is a two-year term role with opportunities for extension, based on performance and funding.

We’re Looking for You:

Reporting to the Senior Corporate Engagement Advisor, Investment Engagement, you will be responsible for leading targeted engagement strategies with financial institutions, companies, and NGO partners. This role will own and manage a select number of high-priority collaborations. You will take ownership for the project and coordinate with key stakeholders internally and externally, monitor and measure project progress, conduct corrective action as necessary, and communicate project status information to all stakeholders. You will perform risk management and conflict management, as well as collaboratively solve complex problems. You will utilize project management methodologies and processes and ensure all organizational and divisional standards are met. In addition to leading collaborations, a portion of your time of your time will be dedicated to advancing initiatives, including capacity building with banks and asset managers, that align financial flows with nature-positive outcomes in commodity-linked sectors, particularly those associated with deforestation and ecosystem conversion.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

Drive strategic partnerships with financial institutions to embed biodiversity and nature-related considerations into decision-making. Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirement.
Develops strategic partnerships with relevant groups to lead engagement strategies with financial institutions, investor forums, and corporate actors to promote nature-positive approaches in agricultural supply chains.
Serves as a team leader for assigned projects and coordinate the work of others, including managing and implementing complex projects, including setting project timelines, managing project teams, developing and managing project budgets, supporting deliverables, and communicating to stakeholders with a high degree of autonomy.
Lead or co-lead coordination of meetings, workshops, and webinars with corporate and civil society partners.
Collaborate across internal teams (science, policy, regional) to ensure alignment and integration of nature-related priorities.
May manage or participate in complex negotiations.
Develop and deliver tailored messaging and materials for external stakeholders, including senior leadership and partners.
Manage relationships and outreach efforts with key financial sector actors and NGO collaborators.
Monitor and report on engagement outcomes, market trends, and policy developments related to sustainable finance and deforestation-free investment.

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental policy, finance, business, political science, international development or a related field and 4 years of experience in corporate engagement, sustainable finance, ESG, or conservation, or equivalent combination.
Fluency in English.
Experience engaging with financial institutions or investor networks.
Experience in designing, implementing and directing multiple complex projects and ensuring program accountability.
Experience working with corporate or NGO partners.
Communications experience including preparing and presenting project proposals.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced, remote team environment.
Experience using project management techniques and tools.

Desired Qualifications:

Familiarity with sustainability frameworks (e.g., TNFD, SBTN, ESG reporting).
Understanding of nature-related risks, deforestation-free finance, or commodity-linked sustainability issues.

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 $76,454 – $103,000 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.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

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 a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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