Access to comprehensive health plan coverage that is available to our people and their dependants

Contribution towards our employees’ retirement planning

Financial protection benefits

Generous family friendly leave policies that promote and prioritize employees’ well-being

Geographically distributed, hybrid and remote workforce

A connected team culture which promotes social well-being

Medium

Integrity

Togetherness

Longevity

Agility

Novata is a public benefit corporation created by a unique consortium of The Ford Foundation, Omidyar Network, S&P Global and Hamilton Lane - global leaders in social justice, financial data, and private markets.

Our mission is to empower the private markets to achieve a more sustainable and inclusive form of capitalism.

We’re building a platform to address the private markets' critical and immediate need for simple, yet powerful tools to reduce the burden of collecting, managing, and benchmarking ESG data.

Technology

Novata

An ESG platform built to empower private companies and investors to collect, analyze, benchmark & report relevant data.

IT & Cybersecurity

New York City

About the role:We’re a hybrid team of engineers, security operations partners, and DevSecOps specialists with a mixture of backgrounds and technical disciplines distributed globally. Our highest priority is to ensure the protection of our data assets and systems in support of our SaaS platform business model.&nbsp;We’re strong believers in the principles of agile and hybrid teaming with our software engineering function to ensure a secure-by-design approach is applied to all systems implementation, enhancement, and operation.This role reports to the Novata CTO, with direct responsibility for leading the day-to-day security operations and security engineering functions including responsibility for security architecture, security operations, platform and data security monitoring, and risk management.&nbsp;This position will be located in the New York, NY area.Key Responsibilities:Play a leading role in establishing Secure by Design principles across the company-wide SDLC enterprise.Manage relationships with applicable contracted 3rd parties, and key security operations suppliers to ensure the continuous monitoring and visibility of the security posture of Novata.Work closely with key stakeholders including executive leadership, product engineering, product management, information technology, people team, and legal group.Identify opportunities and implement best practices to continuously improve our security posture and readiness to respond to security threats.You will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our security program readiness in support of both SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certification standards.Identify and clearly define risk items, issues, and incident responses, including root cause analysis and improvement.&nbsp;Review and evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with IT security policies and procedures.Develop and review policies, controls, and standards where appropriate.Develop and monitor the Information Security audit and compliance schedule.Lead risk management process for vendors and technology partners to ensure alignment with the security obligations of our customers.Assist with customer inquiries and contract definitions related to security and data privacy obligations.Assist with customer RFP, RFI, and bid package clarifications related to Cyber Security tooling and commitments being made by Novata.RequirementsQualifications:Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with other functions.Extensive experience in at least two technical operations or engineering disciplines, whether that be network, infrastructure, cloud, data platforms, or software engineering.A business-centric approach to risk management and risk tradeoffs that allow the continuous evolution of our security and compliance posture to support organization-wide commercial objectives.A focus on generating meaningful results in a matrix organizational model.The ability to establish rapport and trust with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization from individual software developers to executive leadership.Extensive and demonstrable experience in information security, cyber security, data protection, disaster readiness, risk management, and security operations.A passion for continuous learning and awareness of new capabilities and solutions that support secure systems delivery.5+ years of technology delivery experience with a focus on infrastructure, application development, data engineering, or security operations.BenefitsCompensation and Benefits:We want our employees to have the best opportunities at work and in life. We know that requires us to provide more than just a great place to work. We are committed to providing industry-leading benefits and flexibility that allow you to achieve all your life goals. Here are the important highlights:Base Salary of $170,000 - $190,000Equity options.Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.A flexible work environment with full support for remote work and access to an office in ManhattanOpportunities for personal and professional development

About the role:We’re a hybrid team of engineers, security operations partners, and DevSecOps specialists with a mixture of backgrounds and technical disciplines distributed globally. Our highest priority is to ensure the protection of our data assets and systems in support of our SaaS platform business model. We’re strong believers in the principles of agile and hybrid teaming with our software engineering function to ensure a secure-by-design approach is applied to all systems implementation, enhancement, and operation.This role reports to the Novata CTO, with direct responsibility for leading the day-to-day security operations and security engineering functions including responsibility for security architecture, security operations, platform and data security monitoring, and risk management. This position will be located in the New York, NY area.Key Responsibilities:Play a leading role in establishing Secure by Design principles across the company-wide SDLC enterprise.Manage relationships with applicable contracted 3rd parties, and key security operations suppliers to ensure the continuous monitoring and visibility of the security posture of Novata.Work closely with key stakeholders including executive leadership, product engineering, product management, information technology, people team, and legal group.Identify opportunities and implement best practices to continuously improve our security posture and readiness to respond to security threats.You will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our security program readiness in support of both SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certification standards.Identify and clearly define risk items, issues, and incident responses, including root cause analysis and improvement. Review and evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with IT security policies and procedures.Develop and review policies, controls, and standards where appropriate.Develop and monitor the Information Security audit and compliance schedule.Lead risk management process for vendors and technology partners to ensure alignment with the security obligations of our customers.Assist with customer inquiries and contract definitions related to security and data privacy obligations.Assist with customer RFP, RFI, and bid package clarifications related to Cyber Security tooling and commitments being made by Novata.RequirementsQualifications:Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with other functions.Extensive experience in at least two technical operations or engineering disciplines, whether that be network, infrastructure, cloud, data platforms, or software engineering.A business-centric approach to risk management and risk tradeoffs that allow the continuous evolution of our security and compliance posture to support organization-wide commercial objectives.A focus on generating meaningful results in a matrix organizational model.The ability to establish rapport and trust with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization from individual software developers to executive leadership.Extensive and demonstrable experience in information security, cyber security, data protection, disaster readiness, risk management, and security operations.A passion for continuous learning and awareness of new capabilities and solutions that support secure systems delivery.5+ years of technology delivery experience with a focus on infrastructure, application development, data engineering, or security operations.BenefitsCompensation and Benefits:We want our employees to have the best opportunities at work and in life. We know that requires us to provide more than just a great place to work. We are committed to providing industry-leading benefits and flexibility that allow you to achieve all your life goals. Here are the important highlights:Base Salary of $170,000 - $190,000Equity options.Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.A flexible work environment with full support for remote work and access to an office in ManhattanOpportunities for personal and professional development

Director of Information Security - Novata

Director of Information Security

Business, Operations & Strategy

London

Backed by platform data and insights from more than 6,500 private companies, last year we launched Novata Services to enhance our market-leading technology solution with a suite of offerings that maximise the value of the Novata experience. This role will be part of Novata’s Services team and is focused on helping the company meet the needs of customers, particularly in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) space.This role will be based in the UK.Novata is looking for an ESG Manager to:&nbsp;Play a key role in the delivery of ESG services to our customers, particularly related to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD);&nbsp;Actively contribute to our EMEA commercial strategy: work with the commercial team to actively sell Novata Services and meet individual and team sales goals by participating in scoping, proposal development, and sales callsManage client relationships and engagements: serve as the primary point of contact and relationship owner for a portfolio of EMEA Services clients and lead all client-facing elements of project deliveryCross-functional project management and stakeholder engagement: from project scoping and sales to key milestones, final deliverables, and KPIs, work collaboratively and efficiently with people across Novata teams to deliver best-in-class solutions and an unrivaled customer experienceContribute to the Novata regulatory roadmap: Develop subject matter expertise on ESG regulations, aiding in product alignment with regulatory rollouts;Research and keep abreast of evolving ESG developments including standards, framework developments, regulatory changes, and best practices.Responsibilities:Support the Novata Services team in delivering our menu of platform-aligned service offerings to help Novata customers respond to the evolving ESG regulatory landscape and ensure an excellent overall experience.&nbsp;The ESG Manager’s day-to-day role will be varied and will primarily include:&nbsp;Keeping abreast of and serving as an in-house expert on European ESG reporting regulations, with an immediate focus on and specialization in the CSRD;Research, develop, and deliver new Services offerings, with an immediate focus on double materiality assessments and other specialized solutions to support our clients in disclosing to the CSRD;Data analysis, data strategy, visualisation, action-planning, and reporting;&nbsp;Stakeholder engagement and management;This is a client facing role. Presentation skills, strong verbal communication, relationship management, and commercial experience are essential in order to:&nbsp;Lead prospective customer calls with the Commercial team on behalf of the Services team;&nbsp;Support the preparation and development of proposals;&nbsp;Advise as an ESG expert on market trends, ESG regulations, and frameworks;&nbsp;Develop and maintain long-term relationships with our clients and continue to build upon Novata’s reputation for unrivaled customer experienceDeliver presentations, webinars and workshops to current and prospective clients&nbsp;Serving as a knowledge resource for ESG regulations, frameworks, and initiatives the successful candidate must:Have a strong understanding of the CSRD and experience in the delivery of double materiality assessments;Have a broad understanding of ESG and key sustainability frameworks and principles such as the SASB Standards, the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), the EU Taxonomy, and/or the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) IFRS S1 and S2 standards, the PRI, and/ or the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD).&nbsp;Be able to develop and deliver thought leadership content including but not limited to articles, blogs, guides, webinars, presentations at industry events, etc.Finally, there is the opportunity to support research and input towards thought leadership pieces such as blogs, articles, and marketing materials in addition to attending conferences and relevant networking events.RequirementsAt least 4 years of industry experience in a related field e.g. ESG advisory, sustainability consultancy, impact investing, and / or private equity;Experience in delivering materiality assessments, including double materiality assessments for the CSRD across a broad range of industries;&nbsp;Commercial experience supporting bid processes, proposal-writing, and sales calls;&nbsp;Exceptional project management and cross-functional collaboration skills;Ability to both deliver project work and deliverables as well as review and advise the work of more junior resources for quality and completeness;Effective time management and organisational skills;Strong communication and presentation skills,&nbsp;Proactive with the ability and confidence to use initiative;Curious, collaborative, and empathic.BenefitsWe want our employees to have the best opportunities at work and in life. We know that requires us to provide more than just a great place to work. We are committed to providing industry-leading benefits and flexibility that allow you to achieve all your life goals. Here are the important highlights:Competitive salary reviewed annually to account for market shiftsParticipation in company stock option planComprehensive benefits packageNon-contributory Pension scheme with 9% contribution from Novata&nbsp;Robust paid time off, volunteer time off and parental leave policiesFlexible work environment with full support for remote workOpportunities for professional developmentAn experienced, mature and extremely enthusiastic team that thrives on collaboration

Backed by platform data and insights from more than 6,500 private companies, last year we launched Novata Services to enhance our market-leading technology solution with a suite of offerings that maximise the value of the Novata experience. This role will be part of Novata’s Services team and is focused on helping the company meet the needs of customers, particularly in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) space.This role will be based in the UK.Novata is looking for an ESG Manager to: Play a key role in the delivery of ESG services to our customers, particularly related to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD); Actively contribute to our EMEA commercial strategy: work with the commercial team to actively sell Novata Services and meet individual and team sales goals by participating in scoping, proposal development, and sales callsManage client relationships and engagements: serve as the primary point of contact and relationship owner for a portfolio of EMEA Services clients and lead all client-facing elements of project deliveryCross-functional project management and stakeholder engagement: from project scoping and sales to key milestones, final deliverables, and KPIs, work collaboratively and efficiently with people across Novata teams to deliver best-in-class solutions and an unrivaled customer experienceContribute to the Novata regulatory roadmap: Develop subject matter expertise on ESG regulations, aiding in product alignment with regulatory rollouts;Research and keep abreast of evolving ESG developments including standards, framework developments, regulatory changes, and best practices.Responsibilities:Support the Novata Services team in delivering our menu of platform-aligned service offerings to help Novata customers respond to the evolving ESG regulatory landscape and ensure an excellent overall experience. The ESG Manager’s day-to-day role will be varied and will primarily include: Keeping abreast of and serving as an in-house expert on European ESG reporting regulations, with an immediate focus on and specialization in the CSRD;Research, develop, and deliver new Services offerings, with an immediate focus on double materiality assessments and other specialized solutions to support our clients in disclosing to the CSRD;Data analysis, data strategy, visualisation, action-planning, and reporting; Stakeholder engagement and management;This is a client facing role. Presentation skills, strong verbal communication, relationship management, and commercial experience are essential in order to: Lead prospective customer calls with the Commercial team on behalf of the Services team; Support the preparation and development of proposals; Advise as an ESG expert on market trends, ESG regulations, and frameworks; Develop and maintain long-term relationships with our clients and continue to build upon Novata’s reputation for unrivaled customer experienceDeliver presentations, webinars and workshops to current and prospective clients Serving as a knowledge resource for ESG regulations, frameworks, and initiatives the successful candidate must:Have a strong understanding of the CSRD and experience in the delivery of double materiality assessments;Have a broad understanding of ESG and key sustainability frameworks and principles such as the SASB Standards, the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), the EU Taxonomy, and/or the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) IFRS S1 and S2 standards, the PRI, and/ or the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD). Be able to develop and deliver thought leadership content including but not limited to articles, blogs, guides, webinars, presentations at industry events, etc.Finally, there is the opportunity to support research and input towards thought leadership pieces such as blogs, articles, and marketing materials in addition to attending conferences and relevant networking events.RequirementsAt least 4 years of industry experience in a related field e.g. ESG advisory, sustainability consultancy, impact investing, and / or private equity;Experience in delivering materiality assessments, including double materiality assessments for the CSRD across a broad range of industries; Commercial experience supporting bid processes, proposal-writing, and sales calls; Exceptional project management and cross-functional collaboration skills;Ability to both deliver project work and deliverables as well as review and advise the work of more junior resources for quality and completeness;Effective time management and organisational skills;Strong communication and presentation skills, Proactive with the ability and confidence to use initiative;Curious, collaborative, and empathic.BenefitsWe want our employees to have the best opportunities at work and in life. We know that requires us to provide more than just a great place to work. We are committed to providing industry-leading benefits and flexibility that allow you to achieve all your life goals. Here are the important highlights:Competitive salary reviewed annually to account for market shiftsParticipation in company stock option planComprehensive benefits packageNon-contributory Pension scheme with 9% contribution from Novata Robust paid time off, volunteer time off and parental leave policiesFlexible work environment with full support for remote workOpportunities for professional developmentAn experienced, mature and extremely enthusiastic team that thrives on collaboration

ESG Manager: CSRD - Novata

ESG Manager: CSRD

Engineering

About the roleWe’re looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager to join a newly formed squad with the goal of developing a new sustainability reporting platform that meets the needs of what we call ‘private companies’. This is very much a ‘startup within a startup’ squad, hence you’d be a key driver in helping the organization expand into a new market segment. There is still a lot of uncertainty around what the real customer and user value is, so you’ll need to have an experimental, iterative mindset where through rapid delivery you’ll work to uncover what our customers really need.The squad is still forming and for now, is composed of a Product Manager and another Engineer, but success dependent could grow quickly in the future. You’ll need to orient yourself quickly with this new business domain, work collaboratively with various stakeholders, and bring to bear your problem-solving skills to deliver an MVP that will help Novata establish a foothold in this emerging market.This role is ideal for an engineering manager who likes to get hands-on with products in their infancy. You’ll get to work across the full stack, building frontend components, creating API endpoints, and stitching together cloud services to deliver real end-user value, fast. In addition, you’ll also be responsible for managing the workstream and backlog to ensure things flow effectively and efficiently through the squad, alongside some people management duties helping guide and coach your reports to unlock their potential.You will spend your timeApplying your skills, knowledge, and experience to develop and maintain a new sustainability reporting platform targeting individual companies.Leading the members of your squad, supporting them in breaking problems down into value-focused deliverables.Ensuring the squad maintains a high level of performance, whilst fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.Contributing to our guilds, sharing what you’ve learned, and ensuring that knowledge and best practices are socialized throughout the collective.Line managing your reports, setting clear goals and objectives, and managing individuals' performance through coaching and continuous feedback.Fulfill additional duties as requested.We use and teachTypeScript, React and Node.js for our platformPostgres, Metabase and Snowflake for data storageGitHub for source control and Jira for change managementDocker to package our services into containersHarness, GitHub and Argo CD for CI/CDDataDog for monitoring and observabilityAWS for infrastructure, specifically EKS, RDS and S3Terragrunt and Terraform for infrastructure orchestrationRequirementsYou should apply if8 or more years of demonstrable experience developing testable, modular, and extensible code that covers that entire web application stack using TypeScript/JavaScript, React, and Node.js.1-3 years of experience building and leading high-performance engineering squads.You are interested in (or have recently moved into) an eng management role.You have experience leading teams in the successful delivery of high-impact initiatives.You have a product mindset, are passionate about customer outcomes, and want to make data-informed decisions.You have a start-up mentality and are responsible, energetic, ambitious, and adaptable.You are hands-on and able to jump in on technical challenges to support your team.You aren’t afraid to make decisions, have good judgment, and act with purpose and intention to progress our mission.You like to approach problem-solving pragmatically and appreciate the importance of building the right thing vs building the thing right.You have a keen attention to detail, you care about the operational aspects of software delivery.

About the roleWe’re looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager to join a newly formed squad with the goal of developing a new sustainability reporting platform that meets the needs of what we call ‘private companies’. This is very much a ‘startup within a startup’ squad, hence you’d be a key driver in helping the organization expand into a new market segment. There is still a lot of uncertainty around what the real customer and user value is, so you’ll need to have an experimental, iterative mindset where through rapid delivery you’ll work to uncover what our customers really need.The squad is still forming and for now, is composed of a Product Manager and another Engineer, but success dependent could grow quickly in the future. You’ll need to orient yourself quickly with this new business domain, work collaboratively with various stakeholders, and bring to bear your problem-solving skills to deliver an MVP that will help Novata establish a foothold in this emerging market.This role is ideal for an engineering manager who likes to get hands-on with products in their infancy. You’ll get to work across the full stack, building frontend components, creating API endpoints, and stitching together cloud services to deliver real end-user value, fast. In addition, you’ll also be responsible for managing the workstream and backlog to ensure things flow effectively and efficiently through the squad, alongside some people management duties helping guide and coach your reports to unlock their potential.You will spend your timeApplying your skills, knowledge, and experience to develop and maintain a new sustainability reporting platform targeting individual companies.Leading the members of your squad, supporting them in breaking problems down into value-focused deliverables.Ensuring the squad maintains a high level of performance, whilst fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.Contributing to our guilds, sharing what you’ve learned, and ensuring that knowledge and best practices are socialized throughout the collective.Line managing your reports, setting clear goals and objectives, and managing individuals' performance through coaching and continuous feedback.Fulfill additional duties as requested.We use and teachTypeScript, React and Node.js for our platformPostgres, Metabase and Snowflake for data storageGitHub for source control and Jira for change managementDocker to package our services into containersHarness, GitHub and Argo CD for CI/CDDataDog for monitoring and observabilityAWS for infrastructure, specifically EKS, RDS and S3Terragrunt and Terraform for infrastructure orchestrationRequirementsYou should apply if8 or more years of demonstrable experience developing testable, modular, and extensible code that covers that entire web application stack using TypeScript/JavaScript, React, and Node.js.1-3 years of experience building and leading high-performance engineering squads.You are interested in (or have recently moved into) an eng management role.You have experience leading teams in the successful delivery of high-impact initiatives.You have a product mindset, are passionate about customer outcomes, and want to make data-informed decisions.You have a start-up mentality and are responsible, energetic, ambitious, and adaptable.You are hands-on and able to jump in on technical challenges to support your team.You aren’t afraid to make decisions, have good judgment, and act with purpose and intention to progress our mission.You like to approach problem-solving pragmatically and appreciate the importance of building the right thing vs building the thing right.You have a keen attention to detail, you care about the operational aspects of software delivery.