Environmental and Social Analyst
Job expires on March 4th, 2025
Are you an independent and analytical Environmental & Social (E&S) risk expert? Do you excel at assessing complex E&S risks, engaging stakeholders, and providing strategic guidance on responsible financing decisions?
We are looking for a self-motivated, results-driven professional to join our team as an Environmental and Social Analyst. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting E&S due diligence (ESDD), ensuring regulatory compliance, and engaging with stakeholders including regulators, clients, internal risk teams and investors. This is a role where your insights will directly shape lending decisions and influence risk management strategies at a major financial institution.
As part of our Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) Team, you will be required to:
- Provide independent E&S risk assessments and documented recommendations to Relationship Managers (RMs), Bankers, Credit Analysts, and Risk teams on proposed transactions, ensuring compliance with the Bank’s Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) requirements.
- Conduct Environmental & Social Due Diligence (ESDD) for transactions classified as medium-to-high risk under the Bank’s ESMS, assessing environmental, social, and climate-related risks to ensure compliance with IFC Performance Standards, national laws and regulations, and internal bank policies.
- Develop Environmental & Social Action Plans (ESAPs), engage with borrowers to provide technical guidance on E&S compliance and ensure implementation through compliance monitoring, including desk reviews, borrower reports, and site visits to verify adherence to national laws, IFC Performance Standards, and regulatory requirements
- Review and periodically reassess credit applications to ensure E&S risk assessments align with the Bank’s ESG policies, ESMS framework, and regulatory requirements. Aggregate insights from transaction-level assessments to support portfolio-wide E&S risk analysis, identifying systemic risks and informing responsible lending strategies
- Handle and resolve E&S-related grievances in collaboration with affected borrowers and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with grievance redress mechanisms
- Develop and deliver E&S risk training programs for internal teams ensuring strong awareness, compliance, and effective implementation of E&S risk management practices.
- Monitor emerging E&S regulations, industry best practices, and sectoral risk trends, and use these insights to review and enhance the Bank’s E&S policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with evolving standards and responsible lending practices
- Prepare and present E&S risk reports for internal leadership, including the ESG Manager, ESG Champions Committee, and Board Risk Committee, detailing compliance status, borrower performance, and regulatory updates.
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Planning, Social Sciences, environmental engineering or a related field (Master’s in Sustainability or Climate Change is an added advantage).
- Preferred Certifications: Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR®), ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
Experience & Technical Expertise:
- 3–6 years of experience in Environmental & Social (E&S) risk management, including due diligence and compliance monitoring within Banking.
- Proven experience in E&S risk assessments, IFC Performance Standards, and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and oversee Environmental & Social Action Plans (ESAPs) and ensure borrower compliance through monitoring and site-based verification.
- At least 5 years of experience in banking or financial services, preferably in Credit or Risk Departments.
Critical Skills & Competencies:
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills—able to communicate and negotiate effectively with clients, regulators, international ESG investors, and internal credit teams.
- Advanced analytical skills—capable of interpreting E&S risk exposure, identifying systemic trends, and providing actionable insights.
- Ability to work independently in high-pressure environments while making informed decisions on E&S risk mitigation and compliance.
- Familiarity with emerging regulatory frameworks and industry best practices, with the ability to support policy reviews and training initiatives.
How to apply:
Join our team today and make highly valuable contributions. If you fit the profile, then apply today!
Forward your application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to [email protected] indicating “ESG/FSD/2025” in the subject line by close of business on 4th March 2025.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
