THE COMPANY:
Our client is an international banking group based in the City that specialises in project and acquisition finance.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Perform ESG assessments contributing to the internal approval process.
* Participate in the on-boarding process (e.g. preparation work, screening, research, etc.)
* Provide support in ESG and wider on-boarding data collection.
* Provide Back up for corporate lending middle office tasks with training to be provided.
* Contribution to the enforcement of Group ESG policies and procedures, and clarify and interpret when required.
* Ensure that Front-Office staff are promptly informed of, and apply new/revised operating procedures.
* Provide support with internal and external ESG standards, relevant data and KRIs to the Front-Office.
* Maintain ESG databases and logs.
* Produces ESG related metrics and indicators.
* Ensure adequate data quality and audit trail, including CRM system inputs.
* Manage ESG-related remediation exercise as and when required
* Adhere to the Group’s compliance related policies and procedures such as anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML-CFT), conduct rules, conflict of interest, data protection, gifts and entertainment, market abuse, personal account dealing, safety and security, tax evasion, whistleblowing, etc.
* Partake in strengthening the branch’s risk and compliance culture (i.e. write and implement policies, design trainings, update Questions & Answers, etc.) in collaboration with the Senior Management and business units.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Previous experience/interest in ESG investing, ESG analysis, or sustainability Finance.
* Displays professional behaviour, positive attitude and integrity
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, (French desirable but not essential).
* Ability to manage, prioritise and meet deadlines.
* Gathering and interpreting ESG-related information.
* Strong attention to detail, with analytical approach.
* Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
* Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word and Excel)