US Sustainability Manager, Timberland

US Sustainability Manager - Timberland
This role provides an exciting opportunity within the Sustainability team, with exposure to cross-functional teams within Nuveen Natural Capital, and to cutting-edge sustainability protocols and standards. The main functions of this role are to: Support the Global Sustainability function within Timberland: this role will ensure that the global sustainability strategy for timberland is executed on each US timberland asset and lead on projects, in conjunction with the Resource Information teams, Timberland management (global, regional, operational teams), and Global Sustainability, to drive the evolution of processes to support an ambitious US timberland strategy.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Certification is the lynchpin of the timberland sustainability program. This role will liaise with operations to ensure that all US timberland assets meet and exceed certification requirements. The role will closely follow developments in timberland certification and regulation.
• Ensure the implementation of the sustainability strategy within US Timberland
• "This role will work closely with Sustainability, Resource Information and Operational teams in defining processes, data, and metrics to support the sustainability strategy. The role will entail working at the cutting-edge of evolving standards and protocols, including: i. GHG emissions and removal in line with nascent protocols including GHG protocol for Land use and Removals. ii. Natural Capital accounting: support in data capture and insights iii. Regulatory-related processes and reporting iv. Investor-related requests and reports v. Biodiversity plans and metrics to support global standards including Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). "

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
7IC

Professional Experience and Skills

▪ A strong background and understanding of timberland, including its environmental and social impacts

▪ Experience with regulations, protocols, policies, certification schemes and broader incentives that support sustainable timberland management.

▪ Project management experience: excellent team player, capable of collaborating a broad cross section of nationalities and functions (including commercial teams, portfolio managers, audit groups).

▪ Strong writing and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and management skills.

▪ Excellent English language skills are essential.

▪ Experience within the forestry/ timberland operations and/or supply chain, and/or ecosystem restoration.

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2024-06-07

Base Pay Range: $90,000/yr. - $130,000/yr.

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). 

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Company Overview

Nuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a comprehensive range of outcome-focused investment solutions designed to secure the long-term financial goals of institutional and individual investors. Its affiliates offer deep expertise across a comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investments through a wide array of vehicles and customized strategies. For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.Nuveen.com

Benefits and Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.

Equal Opportunity

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