ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Manager

Do you want to work with Environmental, Social and Governance assessments and monitoring within development finance focusing on some of the world’s most challenging and inspiring countries? Become a part of a diversified team working in a fast-paced environment, as Swedfund is now looking for an ESG Manager to join their ESG-Team for a permanent position in Stockholm!

About Swedfund

Swedfund is Sweden’s development finance institution for sustainable investments in developing countries. In order to achieve the goal – a world without poverty – more jobs are required in the private sector as well as increased access to renewable energy. Investments are therefore made within the energy & climate and healthcare sectors while also focusing on reaching small and medium-sized companies. For more information: please visit www.swedfund.se/en.

Responsibilities and learning opportunities

As an ESG Manager you will be part of Swedfund’s ESG & Impact Team that is responsible for integrating ESG & Impact considerations into their investment process and developing their sustainability approach. You will conduct ESG analysis of new potential investments (ESG due diligence); monitor their current portfolio companies’ ESG performance through annual online surveys, calls and visits; and assist their portfolio companies to develop their ESG management systems and value creation activities as a part of Swedfund’s investment teams. Also, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of Swedfund’s sustainability framework, tools, and reporting.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant working experience in responsible investment and sustainability, such as ESG Manager, Sustainability Consultant or Sustainability Officer
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (sustainability studies, development studies, financial or business studies)
• Experience and knowledge from the financial sector (banks, financial institutions, or private equity funds). For example, experience from working with sustainability data within banking/financial institutions or as a consultant.
• Experience and knowledge in environmental and social risk frameworks (such as IFC Performance Standards, ILO conventions) and ability to apply them in a global context
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• As a person you are flexible to different ways of working and open minded in cross-cultural cooperations, with personal integrity to be able to set boundaries in your work.

Meriting

• Understanding of Development Finance (such as from IFC, World Bank, AfDB, MFIs and DFIs) is a merit
• Understanding of non-financial reporting frameworks, such as Integrated Reporting and GRI Standards is an advantage
• Interest in developing countries
• Additional language skills in french, professional level, is an advantage

Additional information

Location: Stockholm, Drottninggatan 92-94.

Type of contract: Full-time employment
Start date: During april 2022
Traveling: Travels will be required to developing countries in this position depending on the covid situation.

Please note: unfortunately, Swedfund will not be able to provide for working visas or transfer assistance. If you are not a European citizen, you will have to be eligible for a European working permit and able to provide for additional moving and installation costs by yourself.