Position overviewTIG seeks an Associate Portfolio Manager to join our team in Seattle, Washington. Employment in our Chicago, New York, or São Paulo offices will also be considered. Under the supervision of TIG's Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Portfolio Manager, this role will primarily support the management and execution of TIG's Latin America reforestation strategy.
Responsibilities will include:
- End-to-end participation in the development and implementation of investment strategies that target financial returns, climate mitigation benefits, and other positive social and environmental impacts
- Financial, operational, climate, environmental and other analyses of individual investments and portfolios, and preparation of investment committee materials, client reports, and related documentation
- Ongoing monitoring, reporting, and analysis of client portfolios to inform strategic and tactical management decisions; support for annual strategic reviews and hold/sell analyses of portfolio holdings
- Coverage of relevant trends in forest product, carbon, and other environmental services markets, and of relevant developments in regulation and policy
- Leadership of specific process-improvement and other cross-business initiatives
Qualifications- 5+ years of experience in investment analysis and/or management, including relevant experience with timberland, agricultural, natural resources or other real assets
- Strong quantitative analysis and financial modeling skills
- Excellent communications skills and an ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- A creative, entrpreneurial spirit and an ability to thrive in a meritocratic workplace
- Ability to work both independently and within a team, to effectively prioritize and manage mutliple projects simultaneously, and deliver against specific workplans and timelines
Preferred Knowledge and Experience - A Master's degree in Business Administration, forest economics, or a related discipline
- Knowlede of forest management, natural resource investment, or related sectors
- Prior experience living or working internationally, particularly in Latin America
- Portuguese or Spanish language ability
Location Strong preference to fill this role in BTG's Seattle office. However, hiring to our Chicago, New York, and São Paulo offices may also be considered. Periodic travel within the US and internationally required.
