Environmental, Social, and Governance Expert

Role & responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Summary

Recent regulations set out stringent expectations from the banks in incorporating ESG factors into their lending processes. Minimum standards and reference methodologies are detailed for the identification, measurement, and monitoring of ESG risks. A Consultant Expert will act as a subject matter expert on sustainability topics and be part of the dynamic GSCI/GCO/ENS team in GSC-Bangalore. The key responsibility involves reviewing and analyzing the companies on their Environmental & Social (E&S) performance and maturity based on the recent news flow, sustainability reports, annual reports, as well as other corporate and third-party publications, on both qualitative and quantitative basis.

The ideal candidate is an experienced professional, a curious out-of-the-box thinker with an eye for detail and having a strong mix of research and organizational skills. A passion for environmental and social issues with a keen interest in corporate behavior and financial markets. We look for people who can work independently with little guidance and work collaboratively with teams across different business lines and geographies.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed Environmental and Social (E&S) risk analysis and maturity assessment on clients according to banks policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare insightful analytical reports based on proprietary methodology and effectively convey the analysis.
• Comprehend and clearly communicate a clients’ business model and significant activities that may potentially bear different natures of E&S risks to the bank.
• Support SocGen’s Business entities to assess and analyze clients and transactions from an E&S perspective.
• Build expertise and further develop the E&S methodologies and operating frameworks.
• Develop and deepen understanding of sustainability topics. 
• Engage in enhancing team productivity.
• Actively share knowledge, research findings and research insights to build team capabilities.

Profile Required:

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

• Total experience of around 5-12 years in Investment research, Risk Analysis or Sustainable financing.
• Relevant experience of around 3-5 years in Sustainable Finance, ESG research, ESG integration, environmental policy, environmental impact analysis, product life cycle assessments
• Post graduate management degree in Finance, Environmental Sciences or Sustainability related discipline.

Specific Skill Sets:

• Expertise in defining E&S methodologies and operating frameworks.
• Good understanding of global standards, trends and regulations related to E&S (EU Taxonomy etc.). Knowledge of frameworks and regulations including CSRD, TCFD, SFDR, GRI etc.
• Good understanding of sustainable finance products and market.
• Strong analytical and quantitative research skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to effectively articulate research findings/ analysis.
• Individual should be a self-starter, a team player, and able to work on multiple assignments and complete high-quality work against competing deadlines.

Environment

At Société Générale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of

tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.

Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have

a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA.

If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a

daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

Still hesitating?

You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during

their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional

integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices and sharing their skills with

charities. There are many ways to get involved.

Preferred candidate profile

Perks and benefits