Sustainability Consultant

Designation - Senior Associate _ESG/Sustanbility.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location - Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/ Pune/Bangalore/ Hyderabad/Kolkata.

Senior Associate in the ESG team will be responsible for data research, analysis and reporting. They will be required to utilize Apex ESGs proprietary tools to evaluate the ESG performance of assets as well as conduct independent research and development to improve Apex ESGs products and services and assist in significant market engagement, through demonstrations to clients and prospects. This role demands a multifaceted skillset that encompasses rigorous numerical analysis, high-quality communication (verbal and written), and the ability to work effectively independently to contribute to the team objectives.

What we look for

We seek to hire bright, articulate, and numerate candidates who welcome challenges, are self- motivated and embrace their work. Every member has contributed to the success of our company, and as we expand, this role becomes even more important. You will be joining an entrepreneurial environment and will become part of a globally connected team based on your career path, ambition, or skillset. We dont just want you to succeed, we want you to flourish.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead research initiatives and product development into ESG topics that are important to the Apex ESG clients.
• Conduct sophisticated research and analysis on ESG standards, data, and trends.
• Analyze ESG data, evaluate its quality and performance to draw useful insights for investors and decision-makers as an authority on the subject.
• Produce recommendations for improving the ESG performance of investments and investment managers using our ESG products and services.
• Contribute to the improvement of existing, and creation of new ESG products to help stakeholders across the private markets.
• Generate creative ideas and recommendations in the pursuit of new and improved products and services.
• Create thought leadership and engagement tools, presentations and documents for private market investors and other stakeholders.
• Engage with clients and partners in the financial sector to help them understand ESG concepts and performance in the Private Equity, Real Estate, and Infrastructure sectors.
• Contribute to the objectives of the team by proactively and independently managing the assigned task.
• Support the delivery of the world’s first ESG rating and reporting tool focused on the private markets.
• Drive initiatives to improve the sustainability performance of the Apex Group.

Key Skills Required -

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Preference for candidates with at least 12 months of relevant experience in ESG advisory and/or consultancy.
• Significant experience in undertaking data analysis and research projects at a consultancy, financial institution, and/or similar organization.
• The ability to engage, build rapport, and influence a wide range of stakeholders, internal and external, for the good of our philosophy to drive positive change for people and the planet.
• Personal qualities of integrity, good communication, and a passion for sustainability.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, and task prioritization.
• Personal skills: self-motivated to work independently and contribute to the team objectives.
• Passion: interest and a hunger to address sustainability challenges and drive positive societal change.
• IT skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) to a high level is essential; knowledge of more advanced applications and programming languages is beneficial.
• Professional skills: the ability to effectively research and report on technical ESG topics; quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and reporting; knowledge of sustainability issues and challenges within the financial sector.

What you will get in return

• A genuinely unique opportunity to help support the development and delivery of a pioneering product.
• Significant day-to-day responsibility to contribute to the team and demonstrate your own abilities.
• Learning opportunities across a variety of research-based skills and sustainability topics.
• Experience with a highly respected multinational organization in the financial sector.
• Make a meaningful contribution to the improvement of businesses, communities, and the environment globally.

We measure our success not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society, and the planet. For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit our CSR policy page.