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Associate Director, Investments

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New Forests seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Associate Director, Investments based in the United States. This role will be critical in supporting the growth of New Forests' North American and global growth strategies. In this role you will be primarily responsible for leading New Forests' timberland and forest carbon investment strategies in North America, including the identification of investment opportunities, undertaking due diligence, presentation of investment recommendations, and financial settlement matters. The preferred location for this position is the East Coast, but we are geographically flexible. As this role is remote, it will require attendance at in-person company meetings as agreed, along with frequent domestic travel for role-specific responsibilities.

New Forests is an investment management business executing industry-leading strategies in forestry, agriculture, processing and logistics infrastructure, carbon sequestration, and conservation. We seek to manage sustainable landscapes for production and conservation and to generate shared value for our clients and the communities where we operate. Founded in 2005, we offer institutional investors dedicated investment strategies in Australia-New Zealand, North America, Southeast Asia, and Africa and have approximately $8 billion in assets under management, covering 3.2 million acres. We manage sustainable forestry assets, forest carbon projects, agricultural assets, rural land, and timber processing infrastructure such as ports and mills. New Forests is headquartered in Sydney, with offices in San Francisco, Melbourne, New Zealand, Singapore, and Nairobi.New Forests believes that sustainably managed forest and agricultural landscapes can play a significant role in mitigating the impacts of climate change, while also providing valuable economic, social, and environmental returns.

In this role you will work closely with the Investments team and with teams across our US and global business to successfully execute New Forests' US investment strategy. As Associate Director, Investments your role will be visible by New Forests' Executive Committee and Investment Committees, and you will be expected to influence the direction of the global business.Specifically, this position will be responsible for leading New Forests' most complex investment processes, including:

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications, experience, and strengths:

We pride ourselves on having a supportive New Forests culture that is inclusive to all and we would love to learn how you can bring your unique skills and experience to our business. If you have experience in any of these areas, we encourage you to apply for our roles, even if you only meet some of the criteria.To apply, please provide your resume in PDF format.Phone calls will not be accepted however you may contact us through email: [email protected] Forests is a Certified B Corp and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and inclusion. We offer flexible working arrangements to all employees to support their work/life balance.