The opportunityThe Associate, Sustainable Investing (Climate and Energy Transition) is an entrepreneurial and analytically driven professional who is passionate about the opportunity to help shape the low-carbon transition at scale. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, data, and real-world execution, they will work directly with portfolio companies and internal partners to accelerate decarbonization, strengthen climate resilience, and support long-term value creation for the fund.As a core member of one of Canada’s leading Sustainable Investing teams, the Associate will contribute to fund-level climate initiatives while engaging deeply with portfolio companies to design and advance credible transition and decarbonization plans. The Associate will collaborate across teams to assess systemic climate risks and concentrations, support ESG due diligence for private investments, contribute research and analytics to stewardship and climate strategies, and help mobilize fund-wide climate programs.This is a highly impactful opportunity for a professional who combines quantitative rigor, intellectual curiosity, and strong interpersonal skills—and who is eager to help drive meaningful progress in the global low-carbon transitionWho you’ll work withThe Sustainable Investing (SI) team has 15 members and works across the organization to ensure that the Fund is effectively managing sustainability related risks and opportunities across the investment lifecycleThe Associate will report to the Director, Climate and Energy Transition, who is primarily responsible for implementing our work with private investments across all sectors, including Real Estate, Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Private Equity, and Teachers’ Venture Growth, to evaluate and implement climate transition plans and strategiesGiven the cross-departmental nature of the Sustainable Investing team, the Associate will interact on a frequent basis with colleagues from various divisions and teams across the fund, especially the private investment departmentsWhat you’ll doWork with other SI team members on a range of fund-level climate change initiatives.Work with portfolio companies to establish transition and/or decarbonization plans – will include evaluating and identifying operational programs or capital project opportunities, contributing to capital planning processes and discussions, providing support for business cases, and supporting implementation as neededProvide expertise in emissions management and monitoringKeep abreast of developments in the climate change space, including policy and regulatory changes, evolving GHG accounting standards, and industry initiativesSupport ESG due diligence for private deals – desktop research, review of consultant reports, participation in meetings with deal teams and consultantsSupport cross–asset class analysis of systemic risk drivers and concentrations using top-down and bottom-up approaches, including the application of climate risk tools and environmental data to assess physical and transition risksCollaborate with internal stakeholders in the execution of fund-wide climate change programs and initiativesProvide research, analytics and communication materials to support any of the evolving climate change, stewardship and social strategies across SISupport other related initiatives as requiredWhat you’ll needMinimum Bachelor; Masters degree in engineering, environment, climate science, finance or other relevant field an assetCompletion of the CFA (or underway) would be an asset but not requiredKnowledge of and passion for sustainable investing, the energy transition and addressing climate changeExperience working on decarbonization plansQuantitative modelling skillset (excel, python, matlab, etc.) an assetStrong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills (both oral and written) – particularly an ability to understand and communicate technical climate and sustainability material to investment professionals and company managementFamiliarity with investment-related concepts, such as valuation models, capital markets and fundamental company analysis an assetWorks well independently or as a member of a teamHighly adaptable, flexible and comfortable with ambiguityAbility to manage multiple and changing priorities2-5 years related experience in energy, decarbonization, sustainability, or climate consulting. Direct experience in asset management or value creation with climate change/decarbonization focus an asset.What we’re offeringNumerous opportunities for professional growth and developmentComprehensive employer paid benefits coverageRetirement income through a defined benefit pension planThe opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive ProgramA flexible work environment combining in office collaboration and remote workingCompetitive time offOur Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each yearEmployee discount programs including Edvantage and PerkopolisAt Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check outHow to applyAre you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.Ontario Teachers’ may use AI-based tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. These tools may help us identify candidates whose skills and experience align with Ontario Teachers’ objectives by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.To learn more about how Teachers’ uses AI with your personal information, please visit ourFunctional Areas: Strategy & Stakeholder RelationsVacancy:CurrentRequisition ID: 6895#LI-RM1
