Job Description

Manager/Senior Analyst, Operations

Location: Singapore

Reporting to the Director of Operations & Lead, Investment Analytics, based in Singapore, this position will focus on strategic planning and operational guidance within New Forests and our portfolio companies. New Forests is a global investment manager offering high-impact strategies in sustainable forestry and related sectors, with AUD 7.7 billion (USD 5.7 billion) in assets under management across over 1 million hectares (2.6 million acres) of investments. New Forests’ investment portfolio consists of sustainable forest plantations, areas of natural forest conservation, carbon projects, rural land and row-cropping, and timber processing. New Forests’ vision is to see the forest sector as a key sector in the transition to a sustainable future. To achieve this vision, New Forests’ investment strategies support the role of forests as nature-based climate solutions, provide sustainable timber for the growing circular bioeconomy, and contribute to the sustainable development of regional economies and rural communities. New Forests operates in Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Kenya and the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Director of Operations & Lead Investment Analytics in the operational management of portfolio companies:
  • Developing strategic plans and ensuring key strategic objectives are achieved;
  • Assisting with budgets, governance and finance;
  • Providing investment business level internal and external reporting.
• Supporting operations and resource managers of the portfolio companies:
  • Providing strategic guidance and technical assistance;
  • Ensuring forestry operations are in line with industry standards;
  • Ensuring strategic plans are implemented.
• Developing resource, processing and financial models for portfolio companies:
  • Building forestry/resource models for strategic planning;
  • Leading and supporting third-party valuation processes of portfolio companies;
  • Integrating carbon accounting and credit generation into resource models.
• Supporting the Investments team in acquisition and divestment efforts:
  • Initial due diligence and analysis of pipeline projects;
  • Developing strategies for pipeline assets and build acquisition models;
• Contributing to corporate strategy, governance, sustainability and responsible investment projects and activities across the New Forests business.
• Periodic and ad hoc client and internal reporting.

We are seeking candidates who are accomplished in this field and are confident to use their experience to support and develop our business operations. Specifically:

• Undergraduate degree in Forestry/Forest Science/Natural Sciences (preferred),
• Understanding of harvesting systems, land clearing operations and general forestry operations,
• Knowledge of forest mensuration,
• Understanding of forest estate optimisation and planning tools such as Woodstock or Tigermoth,
• GIS skills (ArcGIS/Manifold/Mapinfo, etc.),
• Experience with forest resources reporting for valuation/management purposes,
• Proficient with MS software (excel, word, PowerBI),
• Familiarity with sustainable forest management standards (i.e. FSC, PEFC),
• Experience with tropical forestry operations, would be well regarded,
• Experience with carbon modelling and voluntary carbon standards, would be well regarded,
• Good verbal and written communication skills,
• Willingness and ability to routinely undertake travel, throughout Asia, including in remote areas,
• An ability to work independently & take ownership of a role,
• Diplomacy & capable of maintaining composure under pressure.

What can we offer? Our environment is busy and supportive, and the team is professional but relaxed. If you join us, you would be joining a growing, fast paced business which is an environmental and sustainable leader in forestry investment.

You will also be working with professionals who are passionate about their work!

To apply, please provide your resume and cover letter, explaining your interest and qualifications for the position, in PDF format, to careers@newforests.com.au

Phone calls will not be accepted . New Forests is a Certified B Corp and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and inclusion. We offer flexible working arrangements to all employees to support their work/life balance.