Senior Impact & ESG Officer

The candidate will be responsible for further building and integrating Credit Saison India’s ESG & impact management framework in line with the company’s lending strategy as well as rapidly evolving regulations and sector standards. The candidate will play a key role by working with various teams at Credit Saison India to ensure the continuous development and implementation of the ESG & Impact framework, processes, policies and tools through the company’s lending operations, assess the eligibility of prospects, identify ESG risks and mitigation measures.

As a member of the Impact & ESG team, the candidate will report to Saison International’s Head of Impact and support the group’s commitment to integrating sustainability into every aspect of its business operations, across its various subsidiaries.

The position is based in Bangalore, India.

What You Will Do

• Lead the development and implementation of Credit Saison India’s Impact & ESG management framework, processes, policies and tools, in close coordination with the Head of Impact and Credit Saison India’s management team, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks and sector standards.
• Collaborate with and train the various business teams at Credit Saison India for seamless integration of the developed Impact & ESG processes and tools, from pipelining to execution and portfolio management.
• Ensure accurate and thorough Impact and ESG risks assessment of Credit Saison India’s portfolio and provide expert advice on ESG matters to the various business teams and portfolio companies as required.
• Manage and track Credit Saison India’s Impact and ESG performance of portfolio across verticals, by sourcing data from investees, addressing underperforming companies and report accordingly.
• Drive the company’s presence among impact-related sector stakeholders, initiatives and events in India and foster adhesion to relevant sector standards.
• Keep all internally developed Impact and ESG methodologies up to date and relevant, ensuring alignment with international/sector standards and relevant regulations.
• Contribute to the development of reporting/communication framework and materials on portfolio impact, ESG risk/performance, and case studies for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and deployment of global impact-related initiatives and projects, in collaboration with SI’ and Credit Saison’s relevant teams.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

• 10 years of relevant professional experience in the lending/financial services sector, including fintech, responsible/impact finance, microfinance, SME finance, of which a minimum of 6-8 years in ESG risks/impact management, preferably in private debt.
• Prior experience in building and implementing environmental and social management systems, developing tools, reporting frameworks and supporting implementation for financial institutions is a must.
• Demonstrated experience in performing ESG due diligences/risk assessments for financial institutions, including in high environmental and social risks industries.
• Knowledge of, and experience with the IFC Performance Standards, the Operating Principles for Impact Management, and the GIIN IRIS+ metrics is a must.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Desire to re-imagine and build Impact and ESG frameworks within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with the ability to independently manage and prioritize various deliverables for diverse internal and external stakeholders within a high-performing team.
• Desire to work within a multicultural environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Our ideal candidate is an experienced Impact & ESG professional and an excellent communicator. S/he has an entrepreneurial mindset and a high degree of professional accountability. S/he has excellent work ethic, positive energy, with a demonstrated commitment to contributing to positive impact, as well as to be part of an inclusive and diverse team. S/he is excited to re-imagine the impact and financial inclusion space, specifically by building solutions that will contribute to creating a positive impact on low-income/underserved populations. S/He has a strong interest in topics including financial inclusion, fintech, climate change, poverty reduction.  S/he has good interpersonal skills, is a team player with a track record of having worked in multi-cultural environments. S/he is keen on mentoring and growing junior team members.

If you are excited about building this business with us, please send your application in English (including your resumé/CV and cover letter) to [email protected], with the subject line ‘Application for Senior Impact & ESG Officer’.

Application Deadline: July 31st, 2024

Employment Type: Full time