Technical Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or higher required (experience in ESG-related fields welcomed but not mandatory);
• 0-2 years’ experience and a commitment to developing a career in the ESG sector;
• Strong interest in ESG/sustainability, encompassing policy, compliance, and practical implementation;
• Understanding of sustainable finance and ESG standards/frameworks such as UNSDGs, ISSB, or UNPRI;
• Familiarity with methods for measuring and reporting environmental or social impacts;
• Knowledge of decarbonization frameworks, target-setting methods, and emissions quantification;
• Proficiency in data analysis, trend identification, and summarizing findings;
• Effective in verbal and written communication with external stakeholders;
• Ability to think critically, balancing financial and non-financial considerations in recommendations;
• Adaptable, pragmatic and consultative approach highly regarded; AND
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Executing the firm’s Responsible Investment (RI) Policy and offering assistance and training to the wider investment team as needed.
• Conducting ESG research and maintaining an anticipatory stance on emerging global ESG trends, standards, and regulations.
• Contributing to the incorporation of ESG throughout the investment process, starting from ESG due diligence for potential investments to developing ESG materials for sales purposes.
• Assisting the ESG Team in engaging with portfolio company management teams to comprehend their ESG obstacles, offering guidance and implementing ESG strategies and initiatives.
• Partnering with external entities, including service providers, to oversee and execute designated ESG projects.
• Developing expertise in specific ESG subject areas to support priority ESG initiatives as needed.

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or higher required (experience in ESG-related fields welcomed but not mandatory);
• 0-2 years’ experience and a commitment to developing a career in the ESG sector;
• Strong interest in ESG/sustainability, encompassing policy, compliance, and practical implementation;
• Understanding of sustainable finance and ESG standards/frameworks such as UNSDGs, ISSB, or UNPRI;
• Familiarity with methods for measuring and reporting environmental or social impacts;
• Knowledge of decarbonization frameworks, target-setting methods, and emissions quantification;
• Proficiency in data analysis, trend identification, and summarizing findings;
• Effective in verbal and written communication with external stakeholders;
• Ability to think critically, balancing financial and non-financial considerations in recommendations;
• Adaptable, pragmatic and consultative approach highly regarded; AND
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;

If you are interested in learning more about this position, please contact Simon Gvalda on 0412 122 593 / simon@kaizenrecruitment.com.au or Brittney Ong on 03 7045 5508 / brittney@kaizenrecruitment.com.au at Kaizen Recruitment or apply via the attached link.

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