ESG Analyst

Conduct end-to-end risk assessments for new and existing clients, covering Environmental, Social, Governance, and Reputational risk dimensions. Evaluate client activities against sector-specific ESG policies, exclusion lists, and applicable regulatory frameworks. Assign risk ratings and document findings in accordance with internal assessment methodologies and quality standards. Identify clients with heightened ESG or reputational risk profiles and escalate appropriately to senior stakeholders. Collaborate with Relationship Managers and Credit Analysts to integrate ESG findings into the broader Business Credit Assessment process. Conduct sector-level ESG research to identify material risk themes, emerging regulatory developments, and reputational triggers. Monitor data platforms to identify adverse media, controversies, or ESG incidents affecting clients. Prepare clear, concise, and well-structured assessments aligned with internal templates and quality benchmarks. Maintain and update the Book of Work tracker to ensure timely completion of assessments. Support periodic reporting on ESG KPIs, portfolio-level ESG metrics, and pipeline assessments. Liaise with various teams to gather client information required for assessments and participate in ESG-related discussions. Ensure outputs meet internal quality standards and identify opportunities to improve assessment processes.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline. years of relevant experience in ESG analysis, sustainability risk, responsible banking, or credit risk within a financial institution or consulting environment. Demonstrated experience conducting ESG or reputational risk assessments on corporate clients. Required Skills: Working knowledge of ESG regulatory frameworks including TCFD, CDP, EU Taxonomy, GRI, SASB, and UN SDGs. Familiarity with ESG data platforms such as RepRisk, S&P, MSCI ESG Ratings, or Bloomberg ESG. Strong analytical and report-writing skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear risk narratives. Preferred Skills: Professional certifications such as CFA ESG Certificate, GARP SCR, GRI Certified Sustainability Professional, or equivalent. Prior exposure to New-to-Bank onboarding workflows and ESG integration into credit processes. Experience working with Book of Work or pipeline management tools. Knowledge of sector-specific ESG risk profiles. Exposure to climate risk assessment methodologies and transition/physical risk analysis. AditiConsulting -