Senior Associate

3 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Apex Group Full time

Senior Associate - ESG

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Date Posted: Feb 17, 2023

**Description**

**Senior Associate - ESG**

**Location**: Johannesburg, SA

**Employment Type**: Full Time

A Senior Associate in the ESG team will be responsible for sophisticated data research, analysis and reporting. They will be required to utilize Apex ESG’s proprietary tools to evaluate the ESG performance of assets as well as conducting independent research and development to improve Apex ESG’s products and services, whilst assisting in significant market engagement, through demonstrations to clients and prospects. This role demands a multi-faceted skillset that encompasses rigorous numerical analysis, high quality communication (verbal and written) and the ability to work effectively independently without supervision to contribute to team objectives.

**The Role & Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead research initiatives and product development into ESG topics that are important to the Apex ESG client base.
- Conduct sophisticated research and analysis on ESG standards, data and trends.
- Produce recommendations for improving ESG performance of investments and investment managers using our ESG products and services.
- Contribute to the improvement of existing, and creation of new, ESG products to help stakeholders across the private markets.
- Be creative in generating ideas and recommendations in the pursuit of new and improved products and services.
- Create thought leadership and engagement tools, presentations and documents for private market investors and other stakeholders.
- Engage with clients and partners in the financial sector to help them understand ESG concepts and performance in the Private Equity, Real Estate and Infrastructure sectors.
- Be proactive and independent in task management and contributing to the objectives of the team.
- Support the delivery of the world’s first ESG rating and reporting tool focused on the private markets.
- Drive initiatives to improve the sustainability performance of the Apex Group itself.

**Skills Required**:

- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Significant experience in undertaking data analysis and research projects at either a consultancy, financial institution and/or similar organisation.
- The ability to engage, build rapport and influence a wide range of stakeholders, internal and external, for the good of our philosophy to drive positive change for people and planet.
- Personal qualities of integrity, good communication and a passion for sustainability.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, time management and prioritization.
- Personal skills: self-motivated to work independently whilst contributing to team objectives.
- Passion: interest and a hunger to address sustainability challenges and drive positive societal change.
- Professional skills: ability to effectively research and report on technical ESG topics; quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis and reporting; knowledge of sustainability issues and challenges within the financial sector.

**What you will get in return**:

- A genuinely unique opportunity to help support the development and delivery of a pioneering product.
- Significant day-to-day responsibility to contribute to the team and demonstrate your own abilities.
- Learning opportunities across a variety of research-based skills and sustainability topics.
- Experience with a highly respected multinational organisation in the financial sector.
- Make a meaningful contribution to the improvement of businesses, communities, and the environment around the world.

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