Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - Capital Stewardship Program seeks Project Leader and Senior Analyst
Name: Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - Capital
Stewardship Program
Position Titles: Capital Innovations Project
Leader
Capital Innovations Senior Analyst Location: New York, New York (USA) or Washington, D.C. (USA)
To
Apply: Email cover letter and resume to:
resumes@seiu.catsone.com URL:
www.seiu.org Job
Description:
The
Service Employees
International Union (SEIU) is
the nation's fastest growing labor organization with more than 2.2
million members. SEIU is on the cutting edge of progressive activism,
building the power of low-wage workers and engaging in larger social
issues. SEIU’s Capital Stewardship Program is a center
of excellence for engaging the capital markets and financial
institutions in innovative ways.
These
Capital Innovations
positions are part of an exciting new
initiative to work with long-term investors and quality businesses that
are responsible employers.
The
financial crisis revealed that
short-term thinking, misaligned incentives, and a misunderstanding of
risk fostered investment practices that hurt workers and their
communities, as well as Americans’ retirement savings. The Capital
Innovations program works with creative long-term investors to find
responsible ways to deploy capital and with responsible enterprises to
build sustainable businesses.
These Capital
Innovations
positions will each play lead roles in one or more Capital
Innovations projects, such as:
·
Design and development of innovative financing vehicles, working with
creative long-term investors.
·
Strategic planning with responsible businesses facing capital gaps in
the current financial environment.
·
Industry structure and competitive analysis of the capital needs of
industries facing significant disruption and transition.
SEIU
is looking for smart, creative
candidates who join business acumen and commitment to social justice.
SEIU is an equal opportunity employer.
The Capital
Innovations Project
Leader must have strong relational skills and an
entrepreneurial orientation, with strengths in creativity, leadership,
strategic planning, and project management. The candidate must also
demonstrate an exceptional ability to quickly assimilate financial and
specialized knowledge. Backgrounds in related areas such as investment
banking, M&A, community development, entrepreneurship, or strategic
organizing are valued. Commitment to the goals of the labor movement is
essential.
The Capital
Innovations Senior
Analyst must demonstrate experience in financial analysis, an
ability to continually acquire technical and financial competencies, and
a capacity to apply analytic skills in innovative ways. The candidate
should have a proven track record in strategic planning and project
management. Backgrounds in related areas such as finance, corporate
analysis, development finance, strategic research, and planning are
valued. Commitment to the goals of the labor movement is essential.
