Manager - ESG Risk

Carne Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Carne Group invites a skilled ESG Risk professional to join its Dublin ESG Risk team and help manage sustainability risks across funds. The role emphasizes SFDR compliance, regulatory reporting, and collaboration with fund stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

You will work on onboarding, SFDR disclosures, and developing frameworks aligned with evolving regulations, contributing to client delivery and business development from an ESG perspective.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in asset management with focus on Sustainability Risk or SFDR.
• Experience with SFDR, Taxonomy Regulation and/or SDR in asset/management firms.
• Knowledge of asset classes and portfolio holdings files.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and monitor sustainability risks affecting Carne's funds.
• Support onboarding and SFDR pre-contractual disclosures review.
• Monitor SFDR limits for Article 8 and Article 9 funds and disclosures.
• Develop and implement sustainability risk and SFDR frameworks.
• Stay updated on ESG regulatory changes and SFDR 2.0.
• Prepare presentations for internal committees and fund boards.
• Liaise with investment managers, administrators and auditors.
• Support client delivery and ESG-led business development.
• Assist regulatory reporting on sustainability and SFDR.
• Provide training to strengthen team capability.

Skills

Sustainability Risk

SFDR

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Teamwork

Education

ESG-related qualification

Job description

Who are we looking for?

At Carne Group, we have a fantastic opportunity for an ESG Risk professional to join the growing and dynamic ESG Risk team in the Dublin office.

What are the minimum requirements you need for the role?

• 2‑5 years of experience in the asset‑management industry, with a focus on Sustainability Risk or SFDR
• Previous experience of Sustainability Risk, SFDR, Taxonomy Regulation and/or SDR in an investment firm, a consulting firm, or a Management Company / AIFM
• Professional qualification in an ESG‑related discipline is an advantage
• Knowledge of asset classes and their sub‑categories and working with portfolio holdings files
• Collaborative and solutions‑focused, with a willingness to support colleagues
• Strong communication, analytical and project management skills

What is your role and your responsibilities?

• Identify, assess and monitor sustainability risks affecting the funds managed by Carne
• Support during the onboarding process in terms of ESG and sustainability, including review of the SFDR Pre‑contractual disclosures
• Support on the monitoring of the SFDR limits of the Article 8 and Article 9 funds, including review of the SFDR periodic disclosures and breach management
• Develop and implement sustainability risk and SFDR frameworks in line with the regulatory requirements
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes in terms of ESG and Sustainability risk topics and update the Sustainability and ESG‑risk frameworks accordingly, including SFDR 2.0
• Prepare presentation for internal knowledge and for internal and external committees, including periodic report to Fund Board and Management Company Board
• Liaise with fund’s stakeholders such as investment managers, administrators, auditors, etc.
• Support client delivery and business development from an ESG perspective
• Support on ongoing or ad hoc regulatory reporting in terms of Sustainability risk and SFDR
• Provide training and coaching to strengthen team capability

What Competencies do you require?

Effective Communication – Communicates effectively, engaging with others in a warm and professional manner.

Teamwork – Develops relationships within and across teams, working collaboratively to resolve potential challenges quickly.

Planning and organising – Organises and plans work effectively, ensuring delivery to quality and timescales in the short and longer term.

Analytical (Attention to detail) – Analyses and understands relevant and complex information and data to draw appropriate insights.

Adaptability – Adapts approach and responds effectively to different situations, people and new opportunities.

Resilience – Works well managing competing priorities, bounces back quickly from setbacks in a positive and constructive manner.

Drive and Motivation – Highly motivated and driven, able to focus on what needs to be achieved and enthuses others to do this.

Client‑centric focus – Motivated by customer‑facing environments, understanding their needs, and providing a good service.

Who is Carne Group?

Carne Group has established itself in the funds industry with $2 tn in AUM supported by 600+ staff and four regulated management companies. Together with a large team of industry specialists, Carne serves more than 650+ traditional and alternative asset‑management clients from key fund jurisdictions and financial hubs including Ireland, Luxembourg, Zurich, Lisbon, London, New York, Cayman and Channel Islands.

Excellence and innovation are central to Carne’s work and we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent to deliver an unrivalled service to our clients. Whilst working with Carne, you will be provided with opportunities to develop your skills and experience by working in a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural environment where exciting careers are built.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the asset‑management industry. At Carne we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.