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As Director, Head of Real Estate Sustainability, you will lead the strategy, development, and execution of sustainability programs for MetLife Investment Management’s (MIM) global real estate portfolio. You will drive initiatives to reduce emissions, manage climate risk, and ensure industry-leading sustainability performance across equity and debt investments, directly supporting MetLife’s commitment to responsible investment and long-term value creation.
How You’ll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities):
- Lead the implementation of portfolio and asset management strategies for emissions reduction, climate risk management, data improvement, energy and water efficiency, waste reduction, renewable energy procurement, green building certifications, and embodied carbon tracking.
- Oversee and complete annual sustainability reporting requirements (e.g., GRESB, PRI, EPA POY, DOE BB+BCC, ULI) in partnership with third-party consultants.
- Monitor and evaluate compliance with jurisdictional ordinances, including Building Performance Standards, Energy and Water Benchmarking Laws, SEC, and California Senate Bills, and communicate risks to stakeholders.
- Advise portfolio and asset managers on renewable energy strategies, including on-site solar installations (PPAs, EPCs, Community Solar), green energy procurement, hedging, and REC transactions, collaborating with energy brokers, project managers, and consultants.
- Prepare memoranda on physical and transition climate risks and key sustainability ROI opportunities for new real estate deals; participate in discussions with business partners and investment committees.
- Respond to client, prospect, and partner requests, including RFPs, questionnaires, and presentations.
- Assist with the procurement, onboarding, and management of sustainability software, consultants, and vendors; perform ad hoc reporting and data tracking using internal and external systems.
- Collaborate with the Research Team on underwriting guidance and drafting of white papers for internal and external publication, demonstrating thought leadership.
- Coordinate with internal and external teams on a wide range of sustainability initiatives.
- Represent MIM at industry events (e.g., Greenbuild, DOE BB+BCC, EPA POY, IMN) and attend field visits and off-site meetings as needed.
What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in real estate, environmental studies, sustainability, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in sustainability, real estate asset management, or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of carbon accounting, energy and water efficiency, climate risk, and green building certifications preferred.
- Work authorization required
Source: MetLife Real Estate Career Page
