Durban: Environmental, Social and Governance Analyst posted by Telebest

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Environmental, Social and Governance Analyst to join their team in Durban. As a key member of the investment team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of ESG integration in investment processes and ensuring compliance with ESG principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Work 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 thereof.
• Conduct periodic impact analysis and engage with portfolio companies on ESG issues.
• Provide in-depth and creative analysis of ESG and global mega trends.
• Support and develop tools for the effective integration of ESG analysis into the investment process.
• Present analysis and provide guidance on the ESG risks and opportunities that impact investments.
• Develop ESG processes and policies to assess and monitor potential investments.
• Develop ESG policies that align with the company’s mandate, local and national legislation as well as the ESG regulatory universe.
• Assess and make recommendations to maintain good policies and procedures to assist in investment activities.
• Prepare and assist the investment team in the appraisal of ESG information received.
• Undertake quarterly site visits to investee companies.
• Assist in ad hoc tasks of performance and attribution within the risk and compliance department.
• Prepare and assist PIO to complete quarterly reports of each portfolio company in line with agreed reporting.
• Review tender documents and advise the Bid Evaluation Committee.
• Review and assist in legal agreements to ensure risk protection.
• Work in conjunction with the IO and risk officer in conducting and preparing due diligence reports on project proposals.
• Contribute towards the development and presentation of post-investment monitoring reports.

Requirements

• A Post-Graduate Degree in Business, Finance, Social, Environmental Sciences or Engineering.
• Developmental studies, Economics or similar; MBA, MSc or CFA would be advantageous.
• 3+ years experience working within a sustainable or ESG environment.
• A keen understanding of ESG matters and knowledge on how companies manage and report on ESG issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English – essential.
• Experience in communicating with senior executives and external stakeholders – desirable.
• Highly motivated, organized and disciplined in managing workflows.
• Ability to function well in a diverse team.
• Able to analyse and present data in a structured and consistent manner.
• A self-motivated and an enthusiastic individual with excellent attention to detail.
• Understanding of ESG, investment and related policies.
• Understanding PE partnership agreements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement capability.
• Understanding of various reporting principles and codes.

Qualifications

No specific qualifications mentioned.