Celeste Burns

Celeste Burns is a Senior Associate and ESG Analyst at New York Life Investments, based in New York City. In this role, she is responsible for analyzing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors across various investment portfolios, contributing to the firm’s commitment to sustainable and responsible investment practices. Her work involves ESG data evaluation, reporting, and supporting the integration of ESG criteria into investment decisions.

Celeste’s expertise is particularly focused within public markets, where she assesses ESG risks and opportunities related to equities and fixed income assets. She collaborates closely with portfolio managers and research teams to ensure ESG considerations are effectively embedded in asset selection and portfolio management processes. While her specific sector coverage is not publicly outlined, her responsibilities align broadly with multi-sector ESG analysis as required by a top-tier investment manager.

Prior to joining New York Life Investments in 2022, Celeste developed her skills in client service and team leadership roles at Ovenly. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Manhattan College and has studied international relations at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, demonstrating a strong academic foundation in global policy and governance that underpins her ESG analysis work.