Associate - Impact & ESG

Established in 2019, CS India is one of the country’s fastest growing Non-Bank Financial Company (NBFC) lenders, with verticals in wholesale, direct lending and tech-enabled partnerships with Non-Bank Financial Companies (NBFCs) and fintechs. Its tech-enabled model coupled with underwriting capability facilitates lending at scale, meeting India’s huge gap for credit, especially with underserved and under penetrated segments of the population.

• Contribute towards the implementation of Credit Saison India’s Impact & ESG management framework, processes, policies and tools, in close coordination with the Impact & ESG and Business teams, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks and sector standards.

• Participate in the assessment of ESG risks within the portfolio, contributing to the collection and analysis of relevant data.

• Support the accurate and thorough Impact and ESG risks assessment of Credit Saison India’s portfolio and help facilitate the integration of Impact & ESG processes and tools across business teams, providing support during training sessions.

• Assist in managing and tracking Credit Saison India’s Impact and ESG performance of portfolio across verticals, by sourcing data from investees, addressing underperforming companies and report accordingly.

• Assist in keeping all internally developed Impact and ESG methodologies up to date and relevant, ensuring alignment with international/sector standards and relevant regulations.

• Contribute to the development of reporting/communication materials on portfolio impact, ESG risk/performance, and case studies for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Contribute to the deployment of impact-related initiatives and projects, in collaboration with SI’ and Credit Saison’s relevant teams

• A degree in finance, sustainability, environmental science, or a related field is preferred.

• 3 years of relevant professional experience in the lending/financial services sector, including fintech, responsible/impact finance, microfinance, SME finance, of which a minimum of 1 year in ESG risks/impact management, preferably in private debt.

• Knowledge of, and experience with environmental and social management standards (including IFC Performance Standards, the Operating Principles for Impact Management, and the GIIN IRIS+ metrics)

• Demonstrated experience in collecting and analysing ESG/Impact metrics or performing ESG due diligences/risk assessments for financial institutions.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Desire to implement Impact and ESG frameworks within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with the ability to independently manage and prioritize various deliverables for diverse internal and external stakeholders within a high-performing team.

• Desire to work within a multicultural environment.

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Our ideal candidate is an experienced Impact & ESG professional and an excellent communicator. S/he has an entrepreneurial mindset and a high degree of professional accountability. S/he has excellent work ethic, positive energy, with a demonstrated commitment to contributing to positive impact, as well as to be part of an inclusive and diverse team. S/he is excited to re-imagine the impact and financial inclusion space, specifically by building solutions that will contribute to creating a positive impact on low-income/underserved populations. S/He has a strong interest in topics including financial inclusion, fintech, climate change, poverty reduction. S/he has good interpersonal skills, is a team player with a track record of having worked in multi-cultural environments. S/he is keen on mentoring and growing junior team members.