Fund Lead

About the Company New Forests is a global investment manager of nature-based real assets and natural capital strategies, with AUD 11.7 billion (USD 8 billion) in assets under management including over 4.3 million hectares (10.6 million acres) of land across the regions in which we operate. We manage a diversified portfolio of sustainable timber plantations and conservation areas, carbon and conservation finance projects, agriculture, timber processing and infrastructure. We aim to generate shared prosperity for our clients and the communities in which we operate and accelerate the transition to a sustainable future. Headquartered in Sydney, New Forests is a Certified B Corp and operates in Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Africa and the United States. About the Role This role will coordinate fund operations, oversee asset managers, engage with investors, and ensure compliance with governance frameworks. This is a unique opportunity to combine fund leadership, asset management and sustainability at scale Responsibilities Fund Leadership & Performance Overall responsibility for the performance of the fund covering safe and ethical operations, financial returns, and ESG - environmental, social and governance impacts in line with constituent documents and internal processes. Lead major fund-level or asset-level strategic projects in line with New Forest board and investment committee mandates. Closely coordinate with internal functional teams (Investments, Data Solutions, Investor Services, Finance, Legal, Risk & Compliance, Business Development). Portfolio & Asset Management Oversee and optimize the performance of asset managers who handle day-to-day operations within fund assets. Develop and monitor asset-level business plans for timber, carbon, land, and related infrastructure. Review and guide financial and carbon models, assumptions, and valuation methodologies at both asset and fund levels. Identify and execute value-creation initiatives (improved silviculture, certification upgrades, carbon methodology expansion, operational efficiencies). Fund Operations Coordinate all fund operations to ensure optimal performance and alignment with investor requirements. Lead compilation of fund strategic plans, budget planning and periodic updates of fund-level financial models. Oversee periodic valuation exercise, procurement and supervision of third-party service providers (property managers, auditors, consultants, valuers). Coordinate fund capital structuring (loan structuring, taxation, expense management, performance fee calculations). Manage fund insurance coverage and evaluate acquisitions and dispositions of assets in collaboration with the Investments team. Governance & Investor Relations Ensure full compliance with investor constituent documents, internal policies, and legal obligations in collaboration with legal, risk, and compliance staff. Fill designated fund operating company directorships in fund-owned assets and operating companies. Aggregate and present quarterly and annual reporting (financial, ESG, carbon and long-term return forecasts) to management committees, boards, and at investor annual meetings. Respond to investor enquiries and provide timely updates to meet investor requirements. Carbon & ESG - Environmental, Social and Governance Leadership Drive fund-level ESG performance through strategic initiatives, working with property managers and asset-level staff. Oversee generation, verification, and reporting of fund/asset carbon stocks in coordination with third-party asset managers. Ensure adherence to recognized carbon standards and best-practice MRV - Measurement, Reporting and Verification processes. People Leadership Manage direct reports of asset managers providing direction, support and setting boundary conditions Lead staff development, training and mentoring, conduct performance reviews, and determine appropriate resourcing allocations across asset activities. Promote a high-performance culture focused on disciplined asset management, operational excellence and transparent reporting. Willingness and ability to routinely undertake travel across South East Asia but also across other global regions that New Forests operate in, including in remote areas. 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 and agricultural investment. You will also be working with professionals who are passionate about their workWe pride ourselves on having a supportive New Forests culture that is inclusive to all and we would love to learn how you can bring your unique skills and experience to our business. If you have experience in any of these areas, we encourage you to apply for our roles, even if you only meet some of the criteria. Equal Opportunity Statement - 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr