Senior Impact & ESG Officer

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of the Impact and ESG management framework, processes, policies and tools, in close coordination with the Head of Impact and business teams, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks and sector standards.
• Collaborate with and train the various business teams for seamless integration of the developed Impact and ESG processes and tools, from pipelining to execution and portfolio management.
• Ensure accurate and thorough Impact and ESG risk assessment of the company's portfolio and provide expert advice on ESG matters to the various business teams and portfolio companies as required.
• Manage and track Impact and ESG performance of the portfolio across verticals, by sourcing data from investees, addressing underperforming companies and reporting accordingly.
• Drive the company's presence among impact-related sector stakeholders, initiatives and events in India and foster adherence to relevant sector standards.
• Keep 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 development and deployment of global impact-related initiatives and projects, in collaboration with SI and relevant teams.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in the lending/financial services sector (fintech, responsible/impact finance, microfinance, SME finance), of which a minimum of 7 years in ESG risks/impact management, preferably in private debt, including demonstrated experience managing a team or function.
• Demonstrated track record of building and operationalising ESG and Impact practices from the ground up within a financial services or lending institution, including designing governance structures, policies, assessment tools and reporting frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in performing ESG due diligences/risk assessments for financial institutions, including in high environmental and social risk industries.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, the IFC Performance Standards, the Operating Principles for Impact Management, and the GIIN IRIS+ metrics is a must.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver complex, multi-stakeholder projects in a dynamic environment, with strong internal influence and advocacy skills; able to engage and align senior leadership, investors and regulators around ESG priorities.
• Desire to work within a multicultural environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.