Manager, Environmental and Social Risk

Macquarie Bank Limited; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days of annual leave

Paid parental leave

Volunteer leave

Comprehensive insurance plans

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Macquarie Bank Limited is seeking an experienced professional to join its Environmental and Social Risk team in New York. This role offers the chance to provide guidance on managing environmental and social risks, supporting various transactions, and implementing group-wide policies.

The ideal candidate will have 4–8 years of relevant experience, a strong understanding of financial services, and excellent communication skills. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary range of $125,000 – $178,000 per year, along with a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years’ experience in environmental and social risk, ideally within a financial institution.
• Strong understanding of financial services products.
• Proven ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on environmental and social risks in transactions.
• Support ESR reviews, technical analysis, and monitoring of transactions.
• Prepare training materials and implement ESG policies.

Skills

Environmental and social risk expertise

ESG knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Law, or related field

Job description

Join our global Environmental and Social Risk team and play a key role in providing guidance on the management of material environmental and social risks.

While Macquarie offers hybrid working for many of our roles, this role does require 3 days a week in our office location.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

Join a team that provides expert advice on environmental and social risks (ESR) in transactions, develops and implements group‑wide ESR policies, and contributes to ESG disclosures. You will support ESR reviews, technical analysis, and monitoring of transactions and clients; collaborate with business groups on new products; deliver ESR systems, projects, and policy implementation; and prepare materials and training. You will also support key topics such as climate and human rights risk, and monitor sector trends to drive continuous improvement.

Salary range for this position: $125,000 – $178,000 per year. Actual base salary may vary based upon relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. You may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. Full spectrum of benefits is listed below.

What you offer

• 4–8 years’ experience in environmental and social risk, ESG, or sustainability, ideally within a financial institution or external due diligence provider
• Strong understanding of financial services products (e.g., asset management, business banking) and advisory, risk, and capital solutions across debt, equity, financial markets, and commodities
• Relevant qualifications in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Law, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field; experience in energy, mining, infrastructure, or commodities is a plus
• Proven ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis, with strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders; Spanish and/or Portuguese proficiency is a plus

What we offer

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability
• Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work‑from‑home equipment

About the Risk Management Group

Our Risk Management Group works as an independent, centralized function responsible for independent and objective review and challenge, oversight, monitoring and reporting in relation to Macquarie’s material risks. We are a global team that aims to manage the risks of today and anticipate the risks of tomorrow. Our divisions include compliance, credit, financial crime risk, market risk, operational risk, aggregate risk and prudential, and central.

Empowering all kinds of bright and driven people

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all that values and respects different experiences, skillsets and perspectives. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance. We provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know during the application process.