REFERENCE:
10686 /48H

Our client is an established, international private equity secondaries investment firm that is looking to expand its team in London by hiring an ESG Officer who will lead the development and implementation of the firm's ESG and strategy at both business and investment levels.
The firm has a broad investment remit covering a variety of transactions across the secondaries space, in both Europe and the USA.
Working within the Legal, Compliance & Governance team, the ESG Officer will be responsible for leading all ESG and CSR activities across the firm and its portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation of ESG / CSR reporting (including UN PRI reporting, ILPA Diversity reporting, the firm's annual ESG report and reporting to the Firm's investors)
• Assisting the deal team with reviewing and monitoring underlying investments from an ESG perspective (including aggregating portfolio company data and identifying key trends)
• Assisting the investor relations team and the General Counsel on the preparation of ESG / CSR sections of private placement and investor due diligence materials
• Advising and supporting the firm with ESG / CSR initiatives and the activities of the firm's ESG Working Group, including updating the ESG Working Group on developing law, regulation and frameworks in the space
• Reviewing and updating existing ESG policies and procedures to ensure best practice and alignment with industry trends
• Organising and delivering training on relevant topics to encourage firm-wide engagement and participation
• General monitoring and oversight of the firm's stated ESG goals

YOUR PROFILE:

• Experience of working on private equity transactions / advisory matters
• Demonstrable enthusiasm for ESG and Sustainability
• Excellent communication and organisational skills. Ability to communicate across all levels of the business and with external advisers and counterparties
• Excellent project management and analytical skills
• High-level of professionalism, confidentiality, discretion and judgment
• Ability to undertake independent research on emerging topics, market developments, industry guidance and regulatory developments, and concisely summarise key points and how they may impact the firm, funds or portfolio investments