ESG Policy and Regulations-SA/AVP

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group is expanding its ESG Policy and Regulations team and seeks professionals passionate about sustainability and regulatory reporting. You will analyze global sustainability data, provide high-quality advisory services on policy and risk, and help enhance ESG products for diverse clients.

Senior roles require experience in people and product management, process improvements, and consulting. MS Office skills are essential, and knowledge of programming languages is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in environmental engineering, forestry, or sustainability required.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills for internal/external stakeholders via video, writing and presentations.
• Senior Associates+: people and product management and process-improvement experience desirable.
• Consulting experience required for Senior Associates+.
• MS Office proficiency; programming languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sustainability data with global teams and clients to deliver key insights.
• Lead initiatives to improve ESG reporting, analysis and due diligence processes.
• Assess biodiversity and ecosystem impacts to identify risks and opportunities for clients.
• Provide high-quality ESG advisory services on policy, regulatory reporting, strategy and risk management.
• Serve as an expert on regulatory areas (CSDDD, CSRD, EUDR, EU Taxonomy, SFDR, TNFD).
• Contribute to development of ESG products and innovative client solutions.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data reporting

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Presentation

Video conferencing

Stakeholder management

Programming languages

Education

Master’s degree in environmental engineering, forestry, or sustainability

Tools

MS Office

Programming languages

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

We look for candidates with strong analytical and communication skills who are passionate about their work and eager to embrace challenges. Your role will be crucial in enhancing our offerings and making a positive impact on private markets.

If your answers to the following questions are a confident \"Yes\", we invite you to explore an exciting opportunity with the Apex ESG Policy and Regulations team:

Are you passionate about sustainability and ESG practices?

Do you possess a strong analytical mindset and exceptional reporting and writing skills?

Are you ready to join the dynamic team making a meaningful impact in the world of Alternative Investments and Private Equity?

Key roles and responsibilities

• Work with global teams and clients to analyze sustainability data, delivering key insights that empower investors and decision-makers.
• Lead initiatives to elevate Apex Group’s sustainability performance, supporting clients on their sustainability journey while enhancing the ESG reporting, analysis, and due diligence processes.
• Evaluate the material impact of biodiversity and ecosystems on businesses to identify associated risks and opportunities, helping clients manage their environmental impacts.
• Leverage extensive ESG expertise to provide high-quality advisory services in ESG policy and regulatory reporting, strategy, and risk management
• Act as a key expert on one or more of the following regulatory areas, interpreting complex regulations and integrating them into client value creation processes:

o Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD);

o Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD);

o EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR);

o EU Taxonomy; o Minimum Safeguards;

o Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation (SFDR); and

o Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).

Contribute to the continuous improvement of existing ESG products and the development of innovative solutions that meet client needs and regulatory demands.

Skills and qualifications required

Master’s degree in environmental engineering, forestry, or sustainability. Additional sustainability certifications are a plus.

Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Exceptional organizational competency with strong attention to detail.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and influence internal and external stakeholders, including proficiency in video conferencing, written communication, and presentation.

For Senior Associates and above, experience in people and product management and process improvements is desirable.

Prior experience in consulting roles is required for Senior Associates and above.

Proficiency in MS Office is needed, while knowledge of programming languages is a plus.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.