Environmental & Social (E&S) Specialist

Inukapartners; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Inukapartners in Mumbai, India, seeks an Environmental & Social Specialist to support ESG due diligence, risk management, and compliance across a diversified investment portfolio. Based in India, you will apply IFC Performance Standards and international ESG frameworks to infrastructure, energy, and climate investments.

Key responsibilities include assessing ESG risks, developing mitigation strategies, monitoring reporting, and engaging with clients, consultants, and project teams on E&S matters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of environmental and social management experience.
• Experience applying IFC Performance Standards and international ESG frameworks.
• Background in infrastructure, energy, or climate investments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental and social due diligence for investment projects.
• Assess ESG risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support compliance with international lender and ESG standards.
• Monitor portfolio performance and environmental reporting.
• Engage with clients, consultants, and project teams on E&S matters.
• Contribute to ESG policy development and implementation.

Skills

ESG risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

ESG governance

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Engineering or related field

Job description

Support environmental and social compliance across infrastructure and climate-focused investments in emerging markets.

Mumbai, India Financial Services Mid-Senior Level

The opportunity

Our client is a specialist investment and advisory firm recruiting an Environmental & Social Specialist based in India. This role will support ESG due diligence, risk management, and compliance across a diverse investment portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental and social due diligence for investment projects.
• Assess ESG risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support compliance with international lender and ESG standards.
• Monitor portfolio performance and environmental reporting.
• Engage with clients, consultants, and project teams on E&S matters.
• Contribute to ESG policy development and implementation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of environmental and social management experience.
• Experience applying IFC Performance Standards and international ESG frameworks.
• Background in infrastructure, energy, or climate investments preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and analytical skills.
• Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.