Amsterdam
Symbiotics is the leading market access platform for impact investing, dedicated to private markets in emerging and frontier economies. The group offers investments, asset management and capacity building services. Symbiotics Investments focuses on loan origination and bond issuance. It currently employs 100 people and is headquartered in Geneva, with offices in London, Amsterdam, Mexico City, Singapore, Cape Town, New Delhi and Yerevan. Our affiliates in London and Amsterdam are both regulated entities, with relevant investment firm licenses for the United Kingdom and the European Union respectively. Since 2005, Symbiotics Investments has originated 7,662 investments representing more than USD 9.6 billion for 579 companies in 95 countries. We believe that in order to recruit the best professionals all applications must be reviewed equally. For this reason, we will not require personal data such as photos, date of birth or gender to be included on CV applications. We are a fast-growing, market-leading company, offering a dynamic work environment in the growing impact investment space. Our people are our biggest competitive advantage. We believe that in order to recruit the best professionals all applications must be reviewed equally. For this reason, we will not require personal data such as photos, date of birth or gender to be included on CV applications. Who we are looking forWe are looking for a motivated ESG Associate to join the Market & Credit Risk (“MCR”) business unit of Symbiotics Investments, in charge of assisting the team in the tasks related to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks assessment and monitoring of institutions, as well as positive impact reporting. Investees are mostly composed of financial institutions in emerging markets, but there is a growing number of corporate, project finance, asset-backed, trade or agri-focused and structured finance transactions. The position is full-time (part-time could be envisaged) with reporting line to the E&S Impact Specialist. The position is based in our office in Amsterdam. Other locations where Symbiotics has a representative office could also be considered, as well as candidates located in the EU and providing services through a consultancy agreement. In addition, you’ll also be supporting the Market & Credit Risk business unit upon necessity. |
About the Job
Participate in the development, implementation and management of methodologies and processes related to (i) the environmental and social risks of investees, and to (ii) SDG allocation, green loans, sustainable bonds and impact reporting.Building and consolidating annual key performance indicators (KPIs) reportsProvide support in training the front office specialists on ESG rating methodology and analysis;Research on ESG & Impact industry best-practices, such as GHG emission calculations and GenderAct as main point of contact on the GHG emissions proxy tool (JIM); and RepRiskAssist the ESG Impact Specialist in preparation of the Client specific annual E&S reporting/ impact reports.In charge of SFDR related ESG reporting (PAIs); Development of a digital application for ESG assessmentProject management: it will be required to participate in different kinds of ESG – related projects |
Your Qualification
We are looking for a dynamic person with an entrepreneurial drive, who is organized, professional, and able to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment. More specifically, we have the following requirements:University degree or equivalent, preferably in a finance related field;Strong interest in impact investments and in ESG issues. Some ESG related work experience (1-3 years) is an advantage.Strong command of Microsoft ExcelCapacity to handle on-going multiple tasks on a daily basis;Excellent sense of communication and organization;Ability to work autonomouslyVery good capacity to understand, adapt and dedicate to support clients’ needs;Team playerFluent written and spoken English; Good command in French and/or Spanish is strongly valued;Valid work permit for the selected location |
Job Offer
What makes us different?The chance to contribute to improving the lives of people in emerging and frontier countries, to work towards supporting the UN Sustainable Development GoalsA flexible work environment with colleagues from 41 countriesThe opportunity to become part of a growing business that pushes you to excel every day while having a positive impact on others |