OFFICE LOCATION

　　Arlington, Virginia, USA

　　This is a hybrid role that requires in-office presence 2-3 days per week at the Arlington, Virginia office.

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　　WHO WE ARE

　　The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity{rel="nofollow"} and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube{rel="nofollow"} to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor{rel="nofollow"}.

　　One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."

　　WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

　　The Director of Risk, Portfolio Strategy & Operations reports to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and supports the CIO by providing investment and operational expertise to achieve superior, but prudent, risk-adjusted returns while aligning the portfolio with TNC's mission. The Director of Risk, Portfolio Strategy & Operations will lead investment operations and reporting and work closely with the CIO on total portfolio oversight, including strategic and tactical asset allocation, performance analytics, and risk analytics for a complex, multi-asset-class portfolio. The Office of Investments' mission is to support the funding of TNC's global conservation priorities by increasing the organization's purchasing power through prudent and sustainable investment management. The Office of Investments, under the leadership of TNC's CIO, works on all aspects of the management and monitoring of the endowment and other long-term pools of capital in excess of $4B. The Nature Conservancy's investment assets support the organization's global operations and most pressing conservation projects.

　　The Director of Risk, Portfolio Strategy & Operations is a senior member of TNC's investment team and supports the CIO in the day-to-day oversight of the investment portfolios under the CIO's purview. Responsibilities involve leading 1) investment operations, including accounting, back and middle office functions, 2) performance measurement, analytics, and reporting 3) total portfolio risk measurement, analytics, and monitoring, and 4) strategic and tactical asset allocation. The Director of Risk, Portfolio Strategy & Operations will review current processes and suggest new ideas to improve team efficiency. They will communicate on behalf of the Office of Investments and will have substantial contact with stakeholders, including all levels of staff, Investment Committee members, third-party investment managers, and service providers.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE* Lead investment operations, including accounting, bac