ESG Manager

Climate Fund Managers; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Climate Fund Managers is seeking an ESG Manager to drive ESG integration across the investment lifecycle in Malaysia, with regional responsibilities in Kuala Lumpur. The role emphasizes execution, coordination, and engagement with project companies and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will lead ESG due diligence, reporting, capacity building, and governance tasks while supporting multiple funds with periodic travel to Singapore and project sites.

Qualifications

• Degree in ESG-relevant discipline; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in ESG, sustainability, or impact investing.
• Experience in health, safety, environmental, or social management topics.
• Experience in renewable energy, water, wastewater, or waste infrastructure.
• Excellent English; Malay proficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support ESG integration across investment lifecycle, including due diligence and reporting.
• Assist with ESMS, RI policy, and related procedures; contribute to tools/templates.

Skills

ESG expertise

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Degree in ESG-related discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ESG Manager

Role Overview

The ESG Manager will be focused on the Malaysia Climate Infrastructure Fund yet will be required to support activities for other funds within Climate Fund Managers. This is an execution-focused role in supporting ESG integration across the investment lifecycle, including due diligence, project development, compliance monitoring, reporting, and training and capacity building of project companies. The role requires significant autonomy, coordination responsibility, and direct engagement with internal and external stakeholders as well as project companies.

This is a full-time role and will be based in one of CFM’s regional offices in Kuala Lumpur, with periodic travel to the Singapore office as well as project sites and will report to the Regional ESG Manager in Singapore.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Investment Support

• E&S due diligence of deals in accordance with CFM and fund processes - including screening, climate mitigation and adaptation assessments, exclusion list checks, stakeholder engagement, and overseeing external E&S due diligence.
• Preparation of inputs to investment papers, attendance at investment committee meetings, and other tasks as required to support the investment process on health, safety, environmental and social aspects.
• Project development phase tasks relating to IFC-compliant environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA) and other specialist studies (such as preparation of RfPs; evaluation of proposals; selection and appointment of consultants; coordination of consultant activities; technical review of reports).
• Attendance at meetings; liaison with project partners, provision of project-related advice and guidance for E&S management.
• Project governance and management, including: preparation of or contribution to documents, as required; participation in project management meetings; and, management committee meetings.
• Support with the development and implementation of investment-specific Community Development Programmes for Climate Investor One and Two Funds, as requested by the Regional ESG Manager.

E&S Governance and Strategy

• Support implementation of requirements to comply with the Responsible Investment Policy, ESMS, Community Development Framework, and related procedures.
• Contribute to ESG tools and templates.
• Conduct internal ESG audits of projects, which will include visiting greenfield, under construction and operating project sites in target countries, and preparation of reports and corrective action plans.
• Support ESG-related strategic initiatives for the Fund Manager and managed funds.

Impact Analysis & Reporting

• Review ESG and impact data for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare narratives and qualitative insights for quarterly and annual investor reports.
• Conduct desk-based and field-based monitoring, including construction and operations phase audits.

Thought Leadership & Training

• Research and prepare ESG thought leadership materials and presentations.
• Develop ESG training materials and develop and guide ESG capacity for Fund Manager staff and Project Companies.

General

• Maintain ESG and E&S action plan trackers, action plans, and project documentation.
• Organise meetings, manage schedules, draft minutes, and provide administrative support.
• Proactively seek opportunities for site-based engagement to gain hands-on ESG management experience.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in an ESG-relevant discipline such as environmental science, sustainability, engineering, or development studies. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in ESG, sustainability, environmental and social management, or impact investing.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more subject areas: health, safety, environmental pollution control, biodiversity, social, gender, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in renewable energy, biofuel, water, wastewater and/or waste infrastructure projects.
• Excellent technical knowledge of environmental and social risks, IFC Performance Standards, and lender ESG requirements relevant to CFM’s business.
• Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal English; proficiency in Malay is a strong advantage.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet challenging deadlines and maintain effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted internal and external relationships.