Environmental and Social Due Diligence Associate

Deutsche Bank; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank seeks an Environmental and Social Due Diligence Associate in London. The role involves conducting due diligence for new clients, assessing environmental risks, and helping shape sustainable solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of ESG issues and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Competitive salary and non-contributory pension

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance and Private Healthcare

Flexible benefits including Retail Discounts

Volunteer leave programme

Qualifications

• Experience in financial institutions or consulting on sustainability practices.
• Proficient in environmental and social due diligence.
• Knowledge of ESG regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental and social due diligence on clients and transactions.
• Analyze environmental and social risks against bank policies.
• Advise teams on sustainability requirements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, environmental management or equivalent experience

Job description

Position Overview

Job Title: Environmental and Social Due Diligence Associate

Location: London

Corporate Title: Associate/Assistant Vice President

The Chief Sustainability Office is responsible for developing Deutsche Bank’s sustainability strategy and driving its implementation across all business divisions, infrastructure functions, and regions. Its core responsibilities include defining the strategic framework, coordinating the Bank’s sustainable finance activities, setting Environmental Social Governance (ESG) standards, and overseeing regulatory and disclosure obligations. The Chief Sustainability Office comprises four teams: Strategy & Regional Governance, Execution, Data & Regulatory, Group Sustainability, and ESG Transparency.

As an Environmental and Social Due Diligence Associate you will be part of the Group Sustainability team. The role focused on supporting Deutsche Bank’s sustainability policies and frameworks. You’ll be responsible for reviewing transactions, conducting due diligence, delivering support to Business teams, and helping develop innovative, sustainable solutions for our clients.

This role requires a strong understanding of environmental and social risks, in-depth knowledge of International Environmental and Social standards together with Deutsche Bank’s Policies and Environmental and Social Due Diligence Framework, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

What We’ll Offer You

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

You can expect:

• Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year
  
  
  

Your Key Responsibilities

• The key focus of the role will be on the environmental and social due diligence of (new) clients and transactions and the environmental and social performance monitoring on project related financing
• Undertaken analysis of environmental and social risks ensuring alignment to the Banks relevant policies, as well as associated reputational risk
• Support deal teams and possible clients advising on required environmental and social requirements to ensure alignment to the Bank’s relevant policies
• Provide subject matter expertise in the development of respective guidelines and processes, and contribute to internal strategic objectives related to sustainability
  
  
  

Your Skills And Experience

• Experience within a financial institute, investment bank, Consultancy or professional services advising on sustainable practices/management, environmental, social and governance issues/regulations
• Experience in performing due diligence /transactional analysis with an emphasis on environmental and social issues, also in line with internationally recognized standards (such as EP, IFC, OECD, sector specific best practice standards)
• Knowledge of current ESG regulations and guidelines.
• Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, environmental management or comparable education or equivalent experience.
• Highly self-motivated and detail oriented with strong sense of initiative and urgency and with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines. The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Playing an international role and working in a dynamic, demanding environment with a pragmatic, proactive and solutions-oriented attitude
  
  
  

How We’ll Support You

• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• We value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards)
  
  
  

About Us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.

Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025 for six consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.