What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sustainable Investments Investment Officer position at California Public Employees' Retirement System...?
California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is a global institutional investor and the nation’s largest public pension fund, with assets of approximately $524.24 billion as of January 15, 2025. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento, we are a destination employer with an international reputation for leadership and innovation. At CalPERS, we’re committed to people – the people we serve, our team members, and the larger community around us. CalPERS is situated near the Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and other desirable destinations, and we offer competitive benefit packages, compensation, and opportunities for advancement. Our people are deeply committed to our Mission & Vision and their decisions and actions are guided by our Investment Beliefs.
The Sustainable Investments (SI) Program is responsible for developing and implementing the CalPERS Sustainable Investments strategy and thought leadership for the Total Fund. The SI program focuses on sustainability-related advocacy and policy, integration, communication, and investment. The SI program works closely with each asset class to manage investment risks and uncover investment opportunities through the sustainable investment lens, while ensuring that Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are integrated into investment strategy, analysis, and decisions. All of this is done with the goal of enhancing the long-term sustainability and resiliency of the Total Fund.
Duties to include but not limited to:
- Support the Investment Manager and Investment Officer III in sourcing and market mapping of asset managers across private markets.
- Work with the Sustainable Investment team to develop an investment pipeline across private markets.
- Support the due diligence of climate-related investment opportunities across private markets.
- Participate in the development and regular update of sustainable investments strategic plans and research reports typically focused on specific sectors, geographies, or trends; tasks include the sourcing, gathering, organization, application, and presentation of data and research.
- Provide research and analysis on climate-related themes across private markets to identify potential areas of focus. Provide cross-functional support across Sustainable Investments teams, as needed.
- Responsible for ad-hoc requests, reports, and deliverables.
Interview Dates: We anticipate interviews to be held one month from the final file date.
Telework Information: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite, per week.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $7,760.00 - $9,713.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95811
Salary : $7,760 - $9,713
