ESG Associate

Our partner is an investor in future-proof business models with an overall goal and focus on supporting opportunities within the food production market that result in a lower overall environmental impact. They are committed to their beliefs, being members of organisations that share the same values of environmental impact.

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The ESG Associate manages the ESG functions within the company and willing, passionate and able to perform any task reasonably related to their duties.

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Key Accountabilities:

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• Collaborate with peers and portfolio companies to ensure policies, procedures and templates for identifying, managing and monitoring environmental, social and governance issues (ESG) in investee companies is up-to-date and implemented across all fund portfolios.

• Complete and ESG review on investment proposals and give feedback to ensure it aligns with company policies and procedures.

• Provide guidance to teams on investment-specific and sector-wide risks throughout the Due Diligence and ESG screening process.

• Manage the engagement and output of external consultants and key stakeholders.

• Provide guidance to investment teams and portfolio companies on identifying and mitigating ESG risks through use of reporting.

• Co-ordinate training on guidance and ESG documents.

• Share sector-specific lessons by taking thematic reviews across countries.

• You will report to the Director, ESG policy with additional support from Managing Partners.

• You will work closely with the investment team, deal leads (managing the day-to-day relationship with portfolio companies) and Managing Partners.

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Key Qualifications:

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• 5 years' experience working in ESG functions of an investment firm and in sustainability issues. Experience in the agribusiness is a bonus.

• Capable of conducting ESG reviews (EIA, SIA or ESIA), due diligence assessments, monitoring and reporting in alignment with the IFC Performance Standards.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build meaningful relationship and conduct sustainability reports.

• Strong leadership skills and able to work well in collaboration with other teams and stakeholders.

• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline.

• Strong English language skills, multilingual skills and experience working abroad is a bonus.

• Experience in a food-related industry is a plus.

• Willingness to travel to the US and Asia.

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This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work for a company with sustainability at the heart of their operations and would like to develop themselves professionally. This opportunity offers a competitive salary in line with market norms. If you would like more information, please contact Harco Leertouwer via Harco.Leertouwer@acre.com.