Responsible Investment Officer - Policy

Cardano; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Emphasis on education and development

Great team environment

Great team

Job summary

A financial services firm in Rotterdam is seeking a Responsible Investment Officer to strengthen their team. The role involves translating ESG developments into actionable policy and advising various stakeholders on sustainability investment risks. Ideal candidates should have a strong analytical background and 5-10 years of experience in ESG topics. The position is full-time with options for a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in ESG topics and sustainability investing.
• Ability to connect diverse interests and articulate policies clearly.
• Strong analytical skills to translate sustainability challenges into actionable policies.
• Proactive, independent, and results‑oriented with advisory capabilities.
• Strong communication skills to articulate policies to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to connect diverse interests and bridge strategy with implementation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and translate ESG developments into policy advice.
• Advise internal stakeholders on sustainability-related risks.
• Contribute to sustainability disclosures at entity and product level.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to implement policies and strategies.
• Advise stakeholders on sustainability opportunities and risks across functions (PMs, product, sales, risk, legal & compliance).
• Stay informed about national and international regulations and market developments in sustainability investing.
• Conduct independent research assignments and deliver well-substantiated advice.
• Contribute to sustainability disclosures at entity and product level.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Advisory skills

Proactivity

Understanding of ESG

Education

Academic background in finance, economics, sustainability, or related field

Job description

Cardano Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Responsible Investment Officer - Policy

Cardano Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Are you the independent professional who will strengthen our team?

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and translate current ESG developments into policy advice and guidelines.
• Contribute to the further development of sustainability policy and its translation into investment portfolios and products.
• Assess product development initiatives and client requests against the sustainability investment policy and propose suitable solutions.
• Collaborate with other (sub-)teams within and outside CSG to implement policies and strategies.
• Advise internal stakeholders (portfolio managers, product management, sales, risk management, legal & compliance) on sustainability-related opportunities and risks.
• Stay informed about national and international regulations and market developments in sustainability investing.
• Conduct independent research assignments and deliver well-substantiated advice.
• Contribute to sustainability disclosures at both entity and product level.
• Expected output / deliverables: ESG analyses and position papers – supporting policy development and external communication; policy notes and ESG-related advice – for internal decision-making and product development; contributions to product development processes; contributions to formal disclosures (SFDR and Taxonomy reporting) and external publications such as the CSG quarterly report.

Qualifications

• Academic working and thinking level, with a background in finance, economics, sustainability, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in ESG topics, themes, and sustainability investing, including relevant frameworks (such as SFDR and EU Taxonomy).
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex sustainability challenges into actionable policies.
• Proactive, independent, and results-oriented, with persuasive skills in an advisory role.
• Strong communication skills to clearly articulate policies and advice to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to connect diverse interests and perspectives and to switch between strategic policy and practical implementation.

What Cardano offers

• A 40 hour job in the centre of Rotterdam (32-36 hour is an option).
• Emphasis on education and development.
• A great team!

About Cardano

Cardano was founded in 2000 and became part of Mercer at the end of 2024. We believe that financial security and the standard of living it enables significantly contribute to quality of life. Cardano supports financial institutions that play a pivotal role in society - such as insurers, pension funds, and banks - in navigating the major transitions they face. At the heart of these transitions is the shift toward a more sustainable society. We advise on and implement sustainable investment policies to help our clients achieve their goals.

Cardano has offices in the UK (London, Nottingham) and the Netherlands (Rotterdam), employing over 600 highly experienced specialists.

www.cardano.nl

Cardano has become part of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) as of November 1, 2024, working closely with Mercer.