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Company Profile:Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.Department Profile:Morgan Stanley's central Sustainability team was formed in 2009 with an aim to drive the growth of sustainable investing through the ongoing development of products and solutions, thought leadership and capacity building initiatives. Since that time, it has continued to work with each of our core businesses seeking ways to integrate sustainability across the firm and in our operations.Job Summary:The Sustainability Operations and Engagement Associate will primarily support GSF's operational sustainability efforts and stakeholder and employee engagement. The successful candidate will be a sustainability subject matter generalist with a passion for corporate sustainability. The Associate will also partner closely with internal functions such as Corporate Services, Procurement and Internal Communications to support operational sustainability initiatives and related communications.Responsibilities:Support the integration of sustainability into Morgan Stanley's operations and supply chain.
Monitor ongoing and rapidly changing dynamics in the sustainability and climate space, with a specific focus on corporate sustainability, sustainable operations, carbon offsets and renewable energy and identify relevant risks and opportunities
Assist with development and quality assurance of communications, publications, and presentations
Provide support across strategy development, research and analysis, project management, document/presentation development
Enhance internal employee engagement around the firm's sustainability activities, with a particular focus on activities that support operational performance and telling the firm's ESG story to employees
Coordinate employee-focused events covering key sustainability topics
3-5 years of work experience with 2 years of corporate sustainability either in-house or in a consulting role; finance experience a plus
Experience in key relevant environmental, social and governance issues as it relates to corporate operations (i.e. energy management/efficiency, waste reduction, green real estate), supply chain sustainability strategies and employee engagement
Detail-orientation with excellent business writing, communication, and presentation skills
Comfort with balancing multiple priorities and effective multi-tasking, with ability to manage stakeholders and prioritize work with support from senior team members
Ability to operate collaboratively in a team culture
Demonstrated passion for sustainability and working with employees
Ability to build relationships and work with cross-functional partners to ensure alignment
Proven experience successfully delivering within a fast-paced environment
Excellent project management skills
Quantitative analytical skills a plus, specifically around sustainability, operational and ESG data
Experience with banks/financial institutions a plus
Knowledge of carbon markets and carbon offset procurement a plus
Job: Global Sustainable Finance Title: Sustainability Operations & Engagement Associate Location: New York-New York Requisition ID: 3221526
