E and S Risk Specialist (Environmental and Social Risk)

Job Title : E and S Risk Specialist

CHIEF RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Conducting E&S risk assessments for eligible transactions in line with the Banks approved process
• Managing E&S risk assessments including assigning E&S risk categorization, recommending E&S covenants

as per assigned risk categorization, Detailed Environment and Social Due-Diligence (E&S DD) assessment (if

required) and implementation of Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) with agreed timelines (if

required)

• Periodic discussion with vendors (third party consultants), internal stakeholders (relevant teams) and

external stakeholders (such as borrowers/clients) on aspects related to ESG compliances

• Communicating relevant information on ESG aspects with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrable work experience in conducting and managing Environment and Social Due-Diligence (E&S

DD) Assessments, Environmental & Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) based on global E&S frameworks

developed by DFIs such as International Finance Corporation (IFC), Asian Development Bank (ADB), Asian

Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) etc across multiple sectors such as renewable energy, infrastructure

(airports, ports, highways etc.), industrial (pharma, chemical etc.), general manufacturing, industrial estates

etc.

• Technical knowledge of Indian EHS and labour regulatory framework and international ESG risk

assessments frameworks such as IFC Performance Standards, ADBs Safeguard Policy, AIIBs Environment &

Social Framework etc.

• Experience in formulating, implementing and monitoring of Environment & Social Action Plan (ESAP)
• Ensuring adherence to the credit policy and process.
• Review exceptions and approval for knocking

• Conducting E&S risk assessments for eligible transactions in line with the Banks approved process
• Managing E&S risk assessments including assigning E&S risk categorization, recommending E&S covenants as per assigned risk categorization, Detailed Environment and Social Due-Diligence (E&S DD) assessment (if required) and implementation of Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) with agreed timelines (if required)
• Periodic discussion with vendors (third party consultants), internal stakeholders (relevant teams) and external stakeholders (such as borrowers/clients) on aspects related to ESG compliances
• Communicating relevant information on ESG aspects with internal and external stakeholders Presentation of key observations to Senior Management on periodic basis

Nature ofExperience-

Experience in conducting Environmental & Social Due Diligence(E&SDD), Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), EHS Legal Compliance Audits, Social Impact Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) etc. Good understanding of E&S compliance requirements, IFC PS framework, World Bank EHS Guidelines and implementation of the same across various industry sectors

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters in Environment/ Social Science, Sustainability or similar discipline

Professional Certifications:

IRCA certified ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 lead/internal auditor

Years of Experience:

Minimum of 2 to 4 years of work experience in Consulting