Responsible Investing & ESG, VP/Principal, Real Assets
Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) is a leading asset manager that is redefining alternatives®.
With over $284 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025, we invest across three multi-strategy platforms: Credit, Real Assets and GP Strategic Capital. Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, we provide businesses with private capital solutions to drive long-term growth and offer institutional investors, individual investors, and insurance companies differentiated alternative investment opportunities that aim to deliver strong performance, risk-adjusted returns, and capital preservation.
Together with approximately 1,300 experienced professionals globally, Blue Owl brings the vision and discipline to create the exceptional. To learn more, visit www.blueowl.com
New York, NY (4 days per week in office)
Reports to: Responsible Investing & ESG team leadership
As a key member of Blue Owl Capital’s Responsible Investing & ESG team, you will lead ESG integration across the Real Assets (RA) platform, including Real Estate Credit, Net Lease, and Digital Infrastructure. This role combines investment acumen, ESG & sustainable investing expertise, and stakeholder engagement to drive high-quality analysis and strategic ESG implementation across the investment lifecycle.
Core Responsibilities:
- ESG Integration in Underwriting & Diligence - Lead ESG analysis and related diligence for all RA transactions. Collaborate with investment and portfolio management teams to assess material ESG risks and opportunities, using Blue Owl’s proprietary ESG tools and frameworks.
- Portfolio Monitoring & Engagement - Oversee monitoring of material ESG issues for underlying assets, including tenant engagement and data collection for reporting as needed.
- Tool Deployment & Process Optimization - Ensure consistent use of ESG screening templates, risk matrices, and monitoring protocols. Contribute to the evolution of ESG tools and data systems to enhance decision-making and reporting.
- Investor Reporting & Capital Raising Support – Support capital raising efforts for RA strategies as needed, including ESG-related client reporting and communications, diligence requests, and meetings with prospective and existing clients. Provide tailored ESG insights to support fundraising efforts and deepen LP relationships.
- Cross-Team Collaboration – Contribute to RI & ESG team’s strategic priorities and other functional responsibilities across underwriting, portfolio management, thought leadership, and client service.
- Stewardship & Engagement - Represent Blue Owl in ESG engagements with investees and industry bodies. Develop case studies and success stories to demonstrate value creation.
Who You Are:
- Experienced ESG Professional - You bring 8–12 years of experience in ESG and/or sustainable investing with expertise in real assets/real estate and/or infrastructure investing at an investment management organization.
- Investment-Led & Commercially Oriented - You are passionate about both markets and sustainability issues and have experience translating ESG considerations into financial model line items. You can identify and demonstrate the impact of material ESG issues on risk-adjusted returns, downside protection, and/or long-term value creation.
- Collaborative & Influential - You thrive in a highly collaborative environment and can build trust with internal teams and external stakeholders. You challenge the status quo while remaining open to diverse perspectives.
- Strategic & Analytical - You are comfortable setting priorities, executing a research agenda, and problem-solving across complex ESG topics. You bring intellectual curiosity and a global perspective to sustainable investing.
- Framework Fluent - You are familiar with ESG and sustainability standards and frameworks such as GRESB, SASB, UN PRI, TCFD, and CRREM, and can apply them effectively across strategies.
- Strong academic credentials - advanced degree or CFA preferred
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience with ESG data platforms and analytics tools such as physical climate risk assessments, a plus
It is expected that the base annual salary for this New York City- based position will be $175,000-225,000. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.
Blue Owl is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
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