Job Description
Education/ Experience and Skill Requirement Over eight years of experience in a similar role in a corporate/financial institution
A degree in business/accounting/economics or a completed professional qualification, such as CIMA, ACCA and CA, Sri Lanka (a sustainability-related qualification is an added advantage)
A passion for sustainabilityrelated work with knowledge of ESG rating agencies methodologies and research processes
Experience in managing small teams
Proficient in Microsoft Office, with in-depth knowledge of PowerPoint
Excellent understanding of corporate financial statements
A highly analytical mind, with absolute attention to detail
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines under pressure
Responsibilities Prepare marketing materials and client pitches and presentations for Sustainable Finance products and projects
Support the structuring of Sustainable Finance transactions by collecting and analysing environmental, social and governance (ESG) data and sustainability reports from clients and prospects
Assist with market research and analysis, including analysis of Sustainable Finance market data, comparisons of transaction structures per industry, issuer and product types; conduct background research independently to understand ESG drivers that guide the sectors in which the borrowers operate
Support internal and external ESG events in the region, such as preparing content for client newsletters, managing lists and databases, and sharing material for ESG awards and press releases of ESG transactions
Prepare internal information and conduct sessions on Sustainable Finance topics (for example, ESG rating methodologies and changes in ESG landscape)
Assist with transactional support, data tracking, lenders and investor presentations and review deal-related information, including documentation and investor databases, to assist growth in the Sustainable Finance business
Support internal strategic discussions by keeping track of performance metrics and liaising between the Sustainable Finance team and Sustainability champions in other lines of business globally and regionally
Promote sustainability and sustainable finance activities
Support ad hoc tasks and automation projects
Check the quality of deliverables completed by juniors and peers
Contribute to process improvement, adding value to deliverables
Manage a team of analysts, plan workflow and liaise with clients to ensure deadlines are met with the required standard of work
Communicate clearly and confidently with peers and clients (in written and verbal forms)