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Reference 24000PXV Summary Responsibilities Recent regulations set out stringent expectations from the banks in incorporating ESG factors into their lending processes Minimum standards and reference methodologies are detailed for the identification, measurement, and monitoring of ESG risks associated with the clients The Principal Expert will be part of the dynamic GSCI/GCO/ENS team in GSC-Bangalore and act as a subject matter expert on sustainability topics The key responsibility involves reviewing and analyzing the SG clients on their Environmental & Social (E&S) performance and maturity, leveraging the recent news flow, sustainability reports, annual reports, as well as other corporate and third-party sustainability publications, on both qualitative and quantitative basis, The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional, a curious out-of-the-box thinker with an eye for detail and having a strong mix of research and organizational skills A self-starter with a passion for environmental and social issues and having a strong knowledge of corporate behavior and financial markets We look for people who can work independently with little guidance and can collaborate with teams across different business lines and geographies, Responsibilities Perform detailed Environmental and Social (E&S) risk analysis and maturity assessment on clients according to banks policies and regulatory requirements, Prepare insightful analytical reports based on the proprietary methodology and effectively convey the output of the analysis, Comprehend and clearly communicate a clientsbusiness model and significant activities that may potentially bear different natures of E&S risks to the bank, Support SocGens Business entities to assess and analyze the clients and transactions from an E&S perspective, Build expertise and collaborate with the team in further developing the E&S methodologies and operating frameworks, Seamlessly collaborate with the Front office, Risk and Compliance teams on E&S related topics, Develop and deepen their understanding of sustainability topics, Manage a team of analysts and be actively involved in training peers and juniors on methodology and sustainability topics, Engage actively in enhancing the productivity of the team, Actively involve in sharing knowledge, research findings and research insights to build and enhance team capabilities, Required Profile required Desired Experience and Qualifications: Total experience of around 12-16 years in Investment research, Risk Analysis or Sustainable financing, Relevant experience of around 6-10 years in Sustainable Finance, ESG research, ESG integration, environmental policy, environmental impact analysis, product life cycle assessments, Post graduate management degree in Finance or Sustainability related discipline, Specific Skill Sets: Strong understanding of E&S methodologies and operating frameworks, Good understanding of global standards, trends and regulations related to E&S (EU Taxonomy etc ) Knowledge of frameworks and regulations including CSRD, TCFD, SFDR, GRI etc Good understanding of sustainable finance products and market, Strong analytical and quantitative research skills with an eye for detail, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to effectively articulate research findings/ analysis, Individual should be a self-starter, a team player, and able to work on multiple assignments and complete high-quality work against competing deadlines, Why join us ?We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status?, Business insight At SocitGnrale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious Whether youre joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future Creating, daring, innovating, and taking action are part of our DNA If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us! Still hesitating You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities There are many ways to get involved, We are committed to support accelerating our Groups ESG strategy by implementing ESG principles in all our activities and policies They are translated in our business activity (ESG assessment, reporting, project management or IT activities), our work environment and in our responsible practices for environment protection, Diversity and Inclusion We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination,
