SA / AVP - ESG and Impact Measurement

GenZero; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment platform company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Sustainability and Impact Manager to implement ESG measurement frameworks and enhance the impact performance of its investments. This role requires a degree in a relevant field and 5-7 years of experience in sustainability or ESG roles. Candidates should have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Offering competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of work experience with at least 3 years in sustainability or ESG roles.
• Experience in carbon markets is an advantage.
• Engagement with companies and sustainability reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement and refine ESG and Impact measurement frameworks.
• Support pre-investment evaluation and due diligence of ESG risks.
• Lead the development of the annual Sustainability Report.

Skills

Sustainability

ESG investing

Impact measurement

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in business, finance, sustainability, environmental science or related disciplines

Master’s degree or higher

Job description

GenZero is an investment platform company focused on accelerating decarbonisation globally. Founded by Temasek, we seek to deliver positive climate impact alongside long-term sustainable financial returns by investing in opportunities with the potential to be nurtured into impactful and scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Implement and refine GenZero’s ESG and Impact measurement frameworks.
• Support GenZero’s Investment Group in the pre-investment evaluation and due diligence of ESG risks and Impact indicators in line with internal frameworks and policies.
• Engage GenZero’s portfolio companies to measure and improve ESG and Impact performance at individual investments and portfolio level.
• Lead GenZero’s annual Sustainability Report development, including data collection and external assurance in line with leading sustainability disclosure standards.
• Monitor international and regulatory developments on ESG, climate, impact and other sustainability disclosure policies, and provide timely advice on international initiatives and coalitions in relevant areas.
• Engage in and support international thought leadership activities on sustainability-related measurements, reporting and data.
• Lead the planning and execution of GenZero’s Board meetings as Board Secretariat.

Requirements

• Degree in business, finance, sustainability, environmental science or related disciplines; Master’s degree or higher is preferred.
• 5-7 years of work experience with at least 3 years of experience in sustainability, impact or ESG investing, advisory or measurement roles; experience in carbon markets will be an advantage.
• Experience in engaging directly with companies, investors, consultants and sustainability standard bodies, including coordinating corporate or portfolio sustainability reports and/or reports to sustainability standards.
• Technical understanding of ESG standards, impact measurement, corporate GHG measurement and target setting, including methodologies for setting net-zero or Science Based Targets.
• Knowledge of best practices, standards and initiatives relevant for investors, such as ISSB, SBTi, SASB, UN PRI, and UN SDGs.
• Excellent oral and written skills in English.
• Strong project management and analytical skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.