Responsible Investing & ESG Analyst / Associate

About Blue Owl Capital

Blue Owl Capital (NYSE: OWL) is a prominent asset manager transforming alternatives®. Managing assets exceeding $315 billion as of March 31, 2026, the firm operates across Credit, Real Assets, and GP Strategic Capital platforms. Supported by a robust permanent capital foundation, Blue Owl offers private capital solutions designed to fuel long-term business growth and deliver differentiated alternative investments to institutional, individual, and insurance investors, emphasizing strong performance, risk-adjusted returns, and capital preservation.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Analyst or Associate for our Responsible Investing & ESG team. This compact, agile team works across all Blue Owl investment platforms to embed critical environmental, social, and governance considerations throughout the investment lifecycle, supporting value creation, risk mitigation, and investor transparency.

This position provides a unique chance to significantly influence ESG integration across the firm's platforms. The successful candidate will collaborate closely within an ESG team situated inside a broader investment organization, supporting ESG initiatives, enhancing client relations, and elevating Blue Owl’s responsible investing impact and reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute critical ESG functions including the annual ESG data collection for portfolio companies and GP stakes managers, refine financed emissions methodologies, and explore AI applications for improving ESG data and reporting workflows.
• Enhance ESG integration by developing assessments and systems for tracking LP ESG engagement across funds, handling investor inquiries, and maintaining the company’s ESG content repository.
• Contribute to marketing materials, thought leadership content, and public disclosures such as the Corporate Sustainability disclosure and UNPRI reporting; participate in relevant industry groups like PCAF.
• Collaborate extensively with investment teams, Legal & Compliance, Sales, and Corporate Operations, with opportunities to lead strategic projects aligned with evolving team priorities.

Candidate Qualifications

• Between 1 and 3 years’ experience in ESG or sustainable investing, banking, asset management, or consulting, preferably with private markets exposure.
• Exceptional collaboration and persuasive skills; ability to build trust internally and externally, challenge existing processes, and appreciate diverse viewpoints.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities, comfortable managing priorities, projects, and complex ESG data.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient at leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency.
• Highly organized, deadline-oriented, managing multiple workstreams with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks and standards such as SASB/ISSB, PRI, and TCFD is desirable.
• Experience with ESG data analytics platforms, emissions estimation tools, RFP/DDQ management systems, CRM tools like Salesforce, and ESG rating agency portals (e.g., MSCI) would be advantageous.
• Strong academic background.

Compensation and Benefits

The position is based in New York, offering an annual base salary between $100,000 to $130,000, dependent on qualifications and experience. Eligibility for a discretionary bonus exists, contingent upon individual and team performance.

Benefits encompass Health, Dental, Vision insurance, 401(k) plan, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, Family Planning Support, Paid Time Off, and Leave of Absences. Benefits are subject to company policy terms and conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blue Owl Capital is committed to equal opportunity employment, evaluating all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.