Associate/Analyst, Impact Data Measurement and Management
Apply by July 31, 2024
Location: New York, NY
Closed Loop Partners is at the forefront of building the circular economy. The company is comprised of three key business segments. Closed Loop Capital Management manages venture capital, buyout, and catalytic private credit investment strategies on behalf of global corporations, financial institutions, and family offices. The Center for the Circular Economy unites competitors and partners to tackle complex material challenges and implement systemic change to advance circularity. Circular Services employs innovative technology within reuse, recycling, remanufacturing and re-commerce solutions to improve regional economic and environmental outcomes, and build resilient systems that keep food & organics, textiles, electronics, packaging and more, in circulation and out of landfill or the natural environment.
Closed Loop Partners is based in New York City and is a registered B Corp. For more information, please visit www.closedlooppartners.com.
Role
The scale and sophistication of the impact investing market has grown significantly over recent years and this role reflects that maturation. Closed Loop Partners is a leader in measuring and managing impact created by circular solutions. Our Impact team is growing, and we are looking to hire an individual who is passionate about environmental and social impact, possesses strong technical and quantitative skills, and has acute attention to detail.
This role reports to the Managing Director, Closed Loop Capital Management and works closely with our investors and the Senior Director, IMM. This person is responsible for collating, measuring and managing non-financial ESG and Impact data across Closed Loop Capital Management portfolio companies that coalesce into Annual Impact Reports and Bi-Annual/Quarterly Limited Partner reports.
This is an in-person role in our office in midtown Manhattan.
Responsibilities
- Spearhead all quantitative analysis of impact data and develop methodologies to enhance our impact performance reporting capabilities and related infrastructure
- Develop reporting templates and related impact models for portfolio companies that integrate best-practice impact management techniques (e.g., LCA references)
- Support data aggregation and consistent and valid integration into impact models
- Own, validate, analyze and refine the models that roll up individual company impact to fund-level data
- Proactively develop process improvements and efficiencies without sacrificing data integrity and internal controls
- Lead the preparation of documentation for ESG and impact verifications, process methodology, audits, and disclosures
- Contribute to building an automated platform for impact data management that supports the entire investment division
- Conduct research, literature review, and compilation of studies to inform the investment division’s integration of new impact frameworks
- Support all ESG due diligence and own the development of dynamic impact models that utilize LCAs, which may inform or reinforce each investment team’s thesis
- Develop and manage all Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon accounting for portfolio companies
- Provide support to investment teams, communications, and marketing teams
Qualifications
- Advanced Excel skills, with experience in financial or mathematical modeling
- Demonstrated ability to work with complex and unstructured data sets, perform analysis and deduce, synthesize, and effectively communicate ideas
- Passion and intellectual curiosity for impact management and measurement, circular economy, and sustainability
- Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a high degree of autonomy, self-motivation, and discipline
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent critical and creative thinking skills; a proactive approach to solving problems
- Organizational IQ, understanding of organizational dynamics, ability to work effectively with people at all levels
- Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate training in a quantitative field – Computer Science, Data Science, Math, Statistics, Finance, Economics or related field
- 3+ years’ related experience; preferred experience in consulting or banking
- Nice to have – Understanding of current guidelines and upcoming developments in carbon accounting frameworks that may influence accounting decisions (e.g. SBTi, proposed SEC climate-related disclosures)
Our Workplace
Since Closed Loop Partners’ founding in 2014, our ethos has been to embody an inclusive culture within our firm, attracting smart, dedicated and mission driven team members. Our firm continues to evolve our policies, procedures and efforts regarding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), as we work toward being an industry leader in business culture.
We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.
As part of employment, the benefit package will include:
- Competitive Health Insurance Package including Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401k Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off – 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays, 20 Paid Time Off days + Winter Break
- Volunteering Time – annual organized event to give back to your community
Closed Loop Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.
You must have US Work Authorization to be considered for any open Closed Loop Partners position.
Salary: $120,00-$150,000, commensurate with experience