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About the Role

The New York Climate Exchange is seeking a seasoned and strategic Managing Director to work closely with the CEO to execute his vision. This senior-level role will be responsible for driving excellence across programs, fundraising, finance, communications, capital plan, and finance and administration, ensuring that The Exchange realizes its ambitious mission.

Responsibilities

• Establish a visionary, far-reaching strategy for The Exchange's climate programming and oversee its realization, including construction of a campus on Governors Island.
• Interface with key figures in the climate community (at local, state, national, and global levels) to shape our organization's impact and influence.
• Continuously innovate and explore new avenues for growth and enhancement of The Exchange.
• Work with the Chief Advancement Officer and others to raise resources to support The Exchange.
• Foster communication and collaboration across teams, including Exchange Partners and other key stakeholders, emphasizing the integration of programming efforts with administrative functions.
• Facilitate cross-functional teamwork to amplify our organizational impact and achieve collective success.
• Work collaboratively with the senior leadership team on organizational priorities.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships that elevate The Exchange's programming initiatives and contribute to our global influence and success.
• Collaborate closely with external stakeholders to expand our reach, forge new alliances, and drive meaningful change in the climate space.
• Represent The Exchange in meetings and events.
• Serve as the organization’s senior financial officer, overseeing all aspects of financial strategy, planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Oversee the allocation and strategic utilization of resources across the organization, including financial, human, and technological assets.
• Supervise a finance team and oversee long-term financial forecasting, scenario planning, financial controls, and timely, accurate financial reporting to the CEO and Board.
• Supervise core HR functions including payroll, policy development, recruitment, onboarding, benefits, performance management, and offboarding.
• Expand and evolve the implementation of scalable systems, policies, and procedures to support organizational growth.
• Build and lead a high-performing staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support the CEO in setting and tracking organization-wide KPIs.
• Mentor and develop staff, creating clear pathways for growth and leadership within the organization.
• Implement strategic learning and development initiatives to enhance employee skills, drive engagement, and support organizational growth.
• Represent administrative functions at the senior level, contributing to strategic planning and organizational development.
• Partner with programmatic and external affairs teams to align operational capacity with mission delivery.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and impact.
• Serve as a thought partner to the CEO and leadership team on matters of organizational design, change management, and strategic execution.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in finance, operations, or administration, preferably within mission-driven, complex, or start-up environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial strategy, budgeting, compliance, and operational oversight at the senior level.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams, manage cross-functional initiatives, and drive organizational change.
• Strong understanding of HR, IT, procurement, and space planning, with experience overseeing external service providers and internal teams.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a track record of aligning operations with organizational goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including board members and staff.
• Must be able to work in the United States as The Exchange does not yet have visa-sponsoring capabilities.

Skills

• Financial strategy
• Budgeting
• Compliance
• Operational oversight
• Team leadership
• Cross-functional initiative management
• Organizational change
• HR
• IT
• Procurement
• Space planning
• Strategic thinking
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills

Location

• New York City

Work Type

• Full-time
• In-person
• Periodic remote work flexibility

Experience Level

• Senior-level
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience

Education Level

• Master’s degree required in climate, sustainability, business administration, finance, public administration, or a related field.

Salary/Compensations

• $350,000 – $400,000 per year

Benefits

• Eligibility for generous health and retirement benefits
• Paid time off/sick leave

About the Company

• The New York Climate Exchange (The Exchange) is a not-for-profit climate solutions center designed to advance progress on pressing climate challenges and opportunities, through an interdisciplinary coalition approach, impactful programming, and cutting-edge facilities.
• While The Exchange will have a physical presence on Governors Island, its spirit and influence will extend beyond the Island into New York City, across the country, and the world.
• Our diverse consortium—committed and prepared to collectively disrupt the status quo—incorporates local and global perspectives on climate change from academia, the private sector, and community-level organizations.
• As the first of its kind, The Exchange will unlock integrated and scalable approaches to climate action, ultimately serving as a global model for sustainable positive change.

Equal Opportunity

• The New York Climate Exchange provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, height, weight, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
• Research indicates that men tend to apply for jobs when they meet just 60% of the criteria, while women and people from other marginalized groups only apply if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about our mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.