Esg Analyst

My client is seeking an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Analyst to join the team in Durban.
You will be working on infrastructure projects in the region.

**Requirements**:

- A Post-Graduate Degree in Business, Finance, Social, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Developmental studies, Economics or similar
- MBA, MSc or CFA would be an added advantage
- Minimum 3-years’ experience working within a sustainable/ESG environment
- A keen understanding of ESG matters and knowledge on how companies manage and report on ESG issues
- Understanding of ESG, investment and related policy
- Understanding PE partnership agreements
- Strong stakeholder engagement capability
- Understanding of various reporting principles and codes
- Project Management

Responsibilities include:

- Ensure ESG principles, plans and issues are adopted in the decision making process
- Conduct ESG due diligence to select investment opportunities
- Conduct periodic impact analysis
- Report on ESG performance, plans and issues
- Policy, procedure, methodologies and process development
- ESG Project Appraisal:

- Preparation of submissions supporting the investment thesis, Initial screening reports (ISR), Final appraisal reports (FAR), ESG reports and action plans, value added plans, etc.
- Review and assist in legal agreements to ensure risk protection and right
- Work in conjunction with the team in conducting and preparing due diligence reports on project proposals for internal committees
- Contribute towards the development and presentation of post-investment monitoring reports

For more information please contact:
**Lisa Baxendale