Vice President, ESG Investment Management

About Temasek

Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore with a net portfolio value of S $518 billion (US $401 billion, €350 billion, £304 billion, RMB
2.77 trillion) as of March 31, 2026. The organization operates with the purpose of “So Every Generation Prospers,” guiding its investment strategy to make a difference for today’s and future generations. Temasek seeks to build a resilient and forward-looking portfolio designed to deliver sustainable returns over the long term. The company maintains a significant global presence with 13 offices across 9 countries.

In Asia, Temasek operates offices in Beijing, Hanoi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore. Outside of Asia, the company has established operations in Brussels, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. This extensive international network enables Temasek to identify and manage investment opportunities across diverse markets and geographies. Sustainability is embedded at the core of Temasek’s operations and investment philosophy.

The organization integrates sustainability considerations throughout its mandate to deliver sustainable value, its operational strategies, portfolio composition, and engagement with portfolio companies. Temasek’s commitment to building sustainable businesses is reflected in its comprehensive approach to climate resilience, nature positivity, and inclusive growth. The company publishes regular transparency reports, including its annual Temasek Review and Sustainability Report, demonstrating its commitment to accountability and sustainable investing practices.

The Sustainability Group at Temasek comprises multiple specialized sub-teams that work in partnership with the Investment Group and functional teams to strengthen the organization’s sustainability capabilities. These sub‑teams include Sustainability Strategy, which advances policies toward net zero and inclusive growth;
Sustainable Solutions, which drives decarbonization and identifies investment opportunities in sustainable living trends; ESG Investment Management, which integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations across the investment process; and Ecosperity, which accelerates systems‑change through engagement, thought leadership, and advocacy.

Temasek’s ESG Investment Management team is seeking an experienced ESG professional to support the integration of environmental, social, and governance considerations across new investment opportunities and targeted portfolio company engagements. This position represents a key role within a global team that works across multiple geographies and time zones to strengthen Temasek’s sustainability capabilities. The successful candidate will report to the Director of ESG Investment Management based in Singapore and will collaborate closely with the Chief Sustainability Officer based in New York, as well as the broader ESG Investment Management team and relevant teams within the Investment Group and Sustainability Group.

This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and geographies in a fast‑changing environment. The position involves serving as a trusted business partner to the Investment Group throughout the investment lifecycle, from pre-investment due diligence through post-investment engagement. The candidate will be instrumental in identifying and assessing material environmental and social issues for investment targets, developing ESG action plans with portfolio companies, and ensuring both value protection and value creation.

Additionally, the role encompasses building relationships with external asset managers, conducting research on critical ESG topics and megatrends, and supporting the development of Temasek’s sustainability knowledge repository.

• Act as a trusted business partner to the Investment Group throughout the investment lifecycle
• Conduct pre-investment due diligence by partnering with the Investment Group to identify and assess material environmental and social issues for investment targets, evaluating both risk management and…