ESG Analyst

Schneider Electric; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational energy management company is seeking a professional to lead ESG due diligence for project opportunities in Petaling Jaya. The ideal candidate will assess environmental, social, and governance risks, prepare comprehensive reports, and engage stakeholders. Applicants should possess a degree in relevant fields and have 7-8 years of experience in research, risk management, or project-based environments. Join us to be part of a diverse team focusing on sustainability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years’ experience in research & analysis, risk management, or project-based environments.
• Solid understanding of key ESG principles and familiarity with frameworks like IFC Performance Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESG due diligence for customer projects, assessing ESG risks.
• Conduct thorough ESG assessments and prepare reports.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders on ESG practices.

Skills

Data Interpretation & Analysis

ESG Knowledge

Communication Skills

Reporting & Documentation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Adaptability & Learning Agility

Education

Degree in business, engineering, law, finance, or supply chain management

Job description

Who are we and what we stand for?

When you work at Schneider Electric you work at a company that is passionate about its people. Our people vision says that great people make Schneider Electric a great company. We are proud to promote purpose, diversity, inclusion, learning, and work-life integration – we’re a great place to work and we are continually striving to be the best place to work!

What will you do?

The role involves leading ESG due diligence for customer project opportunities by assessing environmental, social, and governance risks. It requires close collaboration with opportunity teams to gather relevant data, conducting in-depth ESG evaluations, and interpreting external reports to inform decision-making. The position involves classifying risks, preparing clear reports and presentations, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders. Staying current with evolving ESG regulations and best practices is essential to continuously enhance due diligence methodologies. You will be part of the ESG team within Global Customer Projects and Services Operations, within a very stimulating cross-functional and multi-cultural environment.

• Drive ESG due diligence process for project opportunities, based on predefined criteria or risk indicators. Work with the opportunity teams to help them gather project and customer information relevant to ESG risk analysis.
• Conduct thorough ESG assessments of customer project opportunities, identifying and evaluating environmental, social, and governance risks and opportunities across the project lifecycle.
• Review and interpret external ESG due diligence reports to extract key insights, assess risk implications, and support informed decision-making.
• Classify ESG risks based on severity, likelihood, and potential impact, and ensure proper documentation and communication of findings.
• Engage with internal teams (e.g., opportunity teams, project managers, ESG experts, compliance) and external due diligence providers to ensure ESG considerations are embedded in project evaluations and customer engagements.
• Ensure due diligence practices align with international ESG standards and frameworks such as IFC Performance Standards.
• Prepare clear, concise ESG due diligence reports and presentations for internal stakeholders, including risk summaries and recommendations.
• Stay informed on evolving ESG regulations, trends, and best practices to enhance due diligence methodologies and tools.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

• Data Interpretation & Analysis: Ability to analyze and interpret complex datasets, ESG due diligence reports, and supporting documentation across diverse project types and geographies. Risk Identification & Classification: Skilled in risks evaluation and accurately classifying them based on severity, likelihood, and strategic relevance.
• ESG Knowledge: Solid understanding of key ESG principles. Familiarity with frameworks such as IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, GRI, SASB, and TCFD is preferred, though not mandatory.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.
• Reporting & Documentation: High attention to detail and proficiency in creating concise summary reports from complex and multifaceted ESG data sources.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively across functions and with external stakeholders.
• Adaptability & Learning Agility: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and committed to continuous learning in the evolving ESG landscape.

What's in it for you?

You’ll be part of the Global Customer Projects & Services Operations, which has a footprint in all countries where Schneider Electric operates. We aim to be the first-in-class solutions provider covering all Geographies. You’ll have a chance to work on a wide range of projects that have a meaningful purpose towards sustainability & efficiency. You’ll get to be part of a highly diversified team from all over the globe, where we share knowledge, experience & best practices.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Education: Qualified to a degree level in business, engineering, law, finance, or supply chain management.
• Experience: 7-8 years’ experience in research & analysis / risk management / project-based environment.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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