AVP - Impact & ESG Officer

What You Will Do (Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs))

• Contribute towards the development and implementation of Credit Saison India’s Impact & ESG management framework, processes, policies and tools, in close coordination with the Head of Impact and Credit Saison India’s management team, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks and sector standards.

• Participate in the assessment of ESG risks within the portfolio, contributing to the collection and analysis of relevant data.

• Ensure accurate and thorough Impact and ESG risks assessment of Credit Saison India’s portfolio and help facilitate the integration of Impact & ESG processes and tools across business teams, providing support during training sessions.

• Manage and track Credit Saison India’s Impact and ESG performance of portfolio across verticals, by sourcing data from investees, addressing underperforming companies and report accordingly

• Assist in keeping all internally developed Impact and ESG methodologies up to date and relevant, ensuring alignment with international/sector standards and relevant regulations.

• Contribute to the development of reporting/communication framework and materials on portfolio impact, ESG risk/performance, and case studies for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Contribute to the deployment of impact-related initiatives and projects, in collaboration with SI’ and Credit Saison’s relevant teams.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

What You Will Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

• A degree in finance, sustainability, environmental science, or a related field is preferred.

• 7 years of relevant professional experience in the lending/financial services sector, including fintech, responsible/impact finance, microfinance, SME finance, of which a minimum of 4-5 years in ESG risks/impact management, preferably in private debt.

• Prior experience in building and implementing environmental and social management systems, developing tools, reporting frameworks and supporting implementation for financial institutions is a must.

• Demonstrated experience in performing ESG due diligences/risk assessments for financial institutions, including in high environmental and social risks industries.

• Knowledge of, and experience with the IFC Performance Standards, the Operating Principles for Impact Management, and the GIIN IRIS+ metrics is a must.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Desire to build Impact and ESG frameworks within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with the ability to independently manage and prioritize various deliverables for diverse internal and external stakeholders within a high-performing team.

• Desire to work within a multicultural environment.

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

Industries:Accounting, Financial Services, Investment Management