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Confidential

Executive Director

Confidential, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873

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Executive Director About the Company

Prominent state government agency

Industry Legal Services

Type Government Agency

Founded 2014

Employees 10,001+

Categories

B2G Government Government Support Government Relations B2B Marketing & Services Insurance Other

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director for its Natural Resources Trust Authority, a pivotal role in the management of financial security systems for oil-field site restoration and orphan well obligations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and implementation of financial structures, investment mechanisms, and compliance systems that align with the Authority's mission. This leadership position demands a deep understanding of public finance, energy sector regulation, and fiduciary management. The Executive Director will be tasked with maintaining the integrity of the Authority's operations, ensuring full compliance with Louisiana statutes, and leading efforts in risk assessment, mitigation, and the promotion of investment initiatives to strengthen the state's energy economy.

Applicants for the Executive Director position must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with a master's degree or higher preferred, and at least 3 years of experience in financial management, regulatory compliance, and risk analysis within the energy sector. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to engage with executive audiences, legal counsel, and external stakeholders, and a commitment to the ethical and fiduciary standards that govern the Authority. Key duties include managing financial security mechanisms, overseeing a bonding authority, diversifying financial instruments, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will also be adept at data management, and reporting, and will be dedicated to stakeholder engagement and education to promote understanding of financial security requirements and best practices.

Hiring Manager Title Undersecretary of the Department of Natural Resources

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

CEO/President Non-Profit Management