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Environmental, Social and Governance Analyst (ESG)

Industry: Other / Job Expires: 2022-11-15 07:52:17 / Location: Kwazulula Natal

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Purpose

The ESG Analyst will be working within an investment team to support the implementation of the organization’s commitment to ESG integration in investment processes. Ensure ESG principles, plans and issues are adopted in the investment decision-making process and enforce compliance thereon.

Minimum requirements

  • A Post-Graduate Degree in Business, Finance, Social, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Developmental studies, Economics or similar; MBA, MSc or CFA would be an added advantage.
  • Minimum 3-years’ experience working within a sustainable/ESG environment.
  • A keen understanding of ESG matters and knowledge on how companies manage and report on ESG issues.
  • Able to analyse and present data in a structured and consistent manner. 
  • Understanding of ESG, investment and related policy.
  • Understanding PE partnership agreements. 
  • Strong stakeholder engagement capability.
  • Understanding of various reporting principles and codes. 
  • Project Management. 

Main duties

  • Conduct ESG due diligence to select investment opportunities and portfolio investee companies.
  • Conduct periodic impact analysis and engages with portfolio companies on ESG issues.
  • Report on ESG performance, plans and issues as required by business and stakeholders.
  • Provide in depth and creative analysis of ESG and global mega trends impact themes, evaluate its market potential, and define metrics that can be used to measure and report on the impact on environment/society.
  • Supporting and developing tools for the effective integration of ESG analysis into the investment process.
  • Conduct thematic research and contribute to investment discussions and reports, especially on topics in relation to ESG issues.
  • Track ESG and sustainability trends and provide insights on how they affect client goals and the Fund’s offering.
  • Presenting analysis and providing guidance on the ESG risks and opportunities that impact on investments.
  • Policy, Procedure, Methodologies and Process Development.
  • ESG Management.
  • ESG Advisory, Training and Awareness.
  • ESG Project Appraisal.

N.B: By responding to this advert, you consent to Heitha Staffing Group processing your personal information for recruitment purposes and confirm that any personal information has been submitted voluntarily.

To apply, please send your CV to Lethabo@heitha.co.za, info@heitha.co.za. Applicants will be requested to fill in and sign a POPI Act Consent Form.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 4 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

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