ESG Senior Associate/Vice President

Clarion Partners has been a leading real estate investment manager for over 40 years. Headquartered in New York, the firm maintains strategically located offices across the United States and Europe. Clarion Partners offers a broad range of real estate strategies across the risk / return spectrum to approximately 500 institutional investors across the globe. Clarion Partners operates independently as a Specialist Investment Manager owned by Franklin Templeton (FT), a diversified firm that spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, giving us many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals.

The ESG Senior Associate / Vice President will play a pivotal role in advancing the environmental sustainability agenda of a leading private equity commercial real estate firm. This individual will be responsible for the project and program management of technical sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency, water conservation, and other environmental impact reduction projects. The role will also involve vetting and piloting emerging property technologies that align with the company's commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of ESG in incorporating ESG initiatives and programs across the organization and work with various departments including acquisitions, asset management, portfolio management and others to develop ESG processes.
• Work with various consultants and vendors to manage ESG projects such as renewable energy, resource efficiency, and climate risk and resilience projects.
• Do research and stay up-to-date on ESG initiatives in the real estate industry, vendors, technologies and peers.
• Work with asset management and portfolio management teams to identify and implement ESG initiatives. Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of sustainability-focused projects, working to ensure timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Develop and implement accretive and comprehensive sustainability programs across Clarion's property portfolio to enhance energy and water efficiency.
• Research, evaluate, and pilot new property technologies that align with Clarion's sustainability goals.
• Work closely with property management teams, asset managers, and external consultants to coordinate and drive sustainability projects.
• Track Building Performance Standards and other regulation related to property sustainability. Work with property and asset managers to implement projects to comply with relevant environmental regulations and industry standards.
• Stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in real estate sustainability and incorporate this knowledge into strategic planning.

Qualifications

If based in New York, the base salary range for this position is USD $150,000 - $175,000. Actual base salary offered will be determined by several components including but not limited to the candidate's experience, job-related knowledge, and qualifications. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role. Total compensation may vary based on role, location, and individual performance. For roles located outside of Los Angeles, please disregard the posted salary range as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on the local market.

We offer generous benefits designed with the health and financial welfare of our employees and their families in mind, including highly competitive and expansive health care coverage, a comprehensive 401K, company-sponsored volunteer opportunities, individual volunteer time off, parental leave and childcare programs, as well as other benefits and discount purchase programs.

Clarion Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. Clarion Partners offers generous benefits designed with the health and financial welfare of our employees and their families in mind, including highly competitive and expansive health care coverage, a comprehensive 401K, company-sponsored volunteer opportunities, individual volunteer time off, parental leave and childcare programs, as well as other benefits and discount purchase programs.

Clarion Partners is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.

Salary : $150,000 - $175,000