Associate, Value Creation

New York City, NY

Full Time

Entry Level

About Us

Malk Partners is a fast-growing consulting firm that advises many of the world’s leading investment firms on responsible investment. Malk assists private market investment managers and their portfolio companies in establishing best-in-class environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management practices that are deployed throughout the investment lifecycle to mitigate risk and drive value creation.

Malk works with General Partners that invest across a range of asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, real assets, and private credit to develop right-sized investment and portfolio management practices. Malk was an early entrant into the rapidly evolving responsible investment industry and continues to be at the forefront of ESG innovation and defining best practices across private markets.

In 2024, Malk was acquired by SLR Consulting, a global environmental consulting firm with 5,000+ employees across 100+ offices in 55+ countries, which significantly expanded Malk’s ability to deliver real-world impact to our clients. Malk is now part of SLR’s Financial Advisory division, within the Global Advisory practice.

Job Description

The ESG Value Creation Associate will join Malk Partners’ fast-growing Value Creation practice, working directly with portfolio companies and other corporates to establish and implement sustainability-driven value creation strategies. This role will help clients meet the evolving expectations of external stakeholders, including investors, regulators, customers, and employees, by integrating sustainability into their business strategy, operations, and reporting.

The role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful impact across a diverse client base while working at the intersection of ESG, strategy, and innovation. You will collaborate closely with investors, portfolio company management teams, and internal experts to identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and create long-term enterprise value through sustainability throughout the investment lifecycle.

You will report into Project Manager, Value Creation.

Responsibilities

Project Delivery – 70%

Work within cross-functional teams to design and execute sustainability value creation strategies across a range of industries
Partner with portfolio company leadership to assess current sustainability performance and identify opportunities for improvement and growth
Translate sustainability drivers (e.g., cost reductions, commercial demand, regulatory requirements, investor priorities,) into actionable business strategies
Develop and implement roadmaps and KPIs to integrate sustainability into core business operations, governance, and reporting
Support clients in preparing for external stakeholder scrutiny, including sustainability disclosures, and employee engagement, and sell-side due diligence
Collaborate with SLR’s global sustainability and environmental consulting teams to deliver high-quality, client-ready deliverables, customized for the private market
Seasonally (Q1), work closely with Malk’s Climate team to support greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reports and climate management, including being trained on our platform and the GHG Protocol

Business Development – 20%

Contribute to business development initiatives by supporting proposals, scoping calls, and pitch materials for prospective clients
Build trusted relationships with investors and corporate leaders to identify opportunities to expand Malk’s sustainability value creation offering
Stay current on emerging regulations, frameworks, and stakeholder expectations to help shape client strategies and Malk’s market positioning

Innovation and Strategy – 10%

Collaborate with the Malk’s Service Innovation team to evolve Malk’s sustainability value creation methodologies and tools
Identify emerging client needs and market trends, and translate them into new service offerings or enhancements to existing products
Pilot and refine innovative approaches to measuring and communicating sustainability’s contribution to enterprise value

Qualifications

Skills:

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distill information, work through ambiguity, and deliver clear, structured outputs
Demonstrated ability to translate qualitative and quantitative insights into actionable business recommendations
A general understanding of sustainability and ESG topics, including how they intersect with business strategy, operations, and stakeholder expectations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including some comfort presenting to senior executives and investor audiences, and an eagerness to continue developing that skill
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Curious, positive, and entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement in sustainability strategy and reporting
Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and MS Excel

Experience:

1-2 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, ESG/sustainability advisory, investment management or a related field
Experience working with private market investors and sponsor-backed companies is a plus

Education:

BA/BS degree from a reputable college or university; focus on business, economics, sustainability, or environmental studies a plus

Additional Details

Location: New York Office. Hybrid model: In-Office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Base Compensation: $80,000 (variable performance-based bonus)

We are unfortunately unable to sponsor visas, and any candidates must be able to work in the United States without needing sponsorship now or in the future.

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