What You Will Bring (Skills & Qualifications)
● 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 & 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 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.
● 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.
What You Will Do (Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs))
● Lead the development and implementation of Impact & 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 & ESG processes and tools, from pipelining to execution and portfolio management.
● Ensure accurate and thorough Impact and ESG risks assessment of 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 portfolio across verticals, by sourcing data from investees, addressing underperforming companies and report accordingly.
● Drive the company’s presence among impact-related sector stakeholders, initiatives and events in India and foster adhesion 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.