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Accion · 1 week ago

Senior ESG and Risk Associate, Accion Impact Management

DC-Baltimore Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

Accion Impact Management is a platform for impact investments in financial inclusion. The Senior Associate, ESG and Risk will advance the commitment to responsible investing and sustainable finance by supporting the development and oversight of ESG strategies across investment portfolios.

Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesImpact InvestingNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct analysis, reviews and research on some of the portfolio companies’ ESG practices, policies, and performance

Participate in ESG due diligence, jointly with investment staff, in multiple markets

Participate in the development of ESG action plans, together with investment staff

Expected to grow quickly into leading ESG action plans

Identify and assess material ESG risks and opportunities across investment portfolios

Support the development and implementation of ESG frameworks, metrics, and reporting mechanisms

Collaborate with investment teams to integrate ESG considerations into decision-making processes

Assist in preparing quarterly and annual ESG reports, including fund-level summaries and board updates

Engage with portfolio companies to encourage ESG improvements through dialogue and shareholder resolutions

Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., Operations, Investor Relations) to ensure consistency in ESG messaging and reporting

Stay updated on ESG regulations, industry best practices, and emerging trends

Track ESG performance indicators and contribute to impact assessments

Assist AIM staff in developing and implementing AIM policies, procedures and controls, including reporting and risk registers

Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to support the Risk Management Framework and Risk Register for AIM and its investment vehicles

Closely coordinating with Investment staff, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to [facilitate/support] AIM meeting its obligations to LPs, portfolio companies, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders

Qualification

Due diligenceFrameworksRisk managementReporting toolsInvestment analysisStakeholder engagementData synthesisGlobal experienceCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required

5+ years of work experience, including 2-3 years of experience or exposure to ESG due diligence

Understanding of ESG frameworks and sustainable finance principles

Familiarity with ESG reporting tools

Some experience in risk management and/or investment analysis

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights

Ability to embrace the entrepreneurial nature of a growing organization - comfortable with ambiguity, ready to jump wherever needed, and motivated by making meaningful contributions to a lean, fast-paced team

Interest in our mission and working globally, and alignment with and embodiment of Accion's values