Analyst / Associate, Sustainability and Impact Advisory APAC

• Support teams in conducting E&S assessments of clients and defining associated action plans.
• Prepare marketing materials to support the origination of sustainable finance opportunities and position SG as a key partner in supporting clients’ sustainability journeys.
• Provide support to the team in the execution of sustainable finance transactions.
• Conduct research and analysis on the bank’s clients in the Asia Pacific region, with a focus on E&S topics. 
• Contribute to the dissemination of sustainability knowledge across APAC staff.
• Monitor developments in the ESG regulatory landscape globally, with a particular focus on APAC.
• Monitor and analyse sustainable finance market trends, standards, and best practices.
• Support the team in both internal and external engagements, including the preparation of presentation materials and meeting minutes.
• Prepare and produce reports for internal reporting purposes.
• Manage data and documentation in relation to team deliverables, including pipeline tracking and KPIs.

Department Description:

The position will be based in Singapore within Sustainability and Impact Advisory department and will report to the Head of Sustainability and Impact Advisory, Asia Pacific.
The GLBA Sustainability and Impact Advisory team in APAC is responsible to drive GLBA APAC’s sustainability strategy, positioning ESG leadership as a differentiating factor to enhance client relationships and boost origination in the region through: 
(i) Facilitating client engagement when E&S expertise is needed, supporting the origination process and developing innovative solutions to guide clients in their sustainability and transition journeys.
(ii) Assessing ESG risks associated with clients and transactions, and strengthening the understanding of COV eams on clients’ sustainability strategies , CPM, F&A sectors, DCS and IBD’s understanding of our clients' sustainability strategies, challenges, and needs through training, workshops, and knowledge sharing.
(iii) Originating and structuring sustainable financing products (including green, social, sustainability-linked loans and bonds), as well as monitoring and analysing market trends, standards, and best practices, while building internal expertise across business lines.
The team also supports the origination of Nature Capital Solutions, Impact-Based Finance transactions, and Social Impact Solutions.

In this role, your primary responsibility will be to support the team in assessing clients’ environmental and social (E&S) profiles, contributing to the origination and structuring of sustainable financing products, and preparing client engagement on their E&S strategy and ambitions.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND AND CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE

• Hold a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business or similar. Major in ESG or sustainable finance would be a plus
• Have 3 years of work experience in similar roles
• Strong interest in ESG related topics
• Clear and effective oral and writing communication skills
• Able to cooperate with different teams in different locations
• A team player that is self-driven, responsive, possesses a positive attitude, resourceful and is able to work independently 
• Able to prioritize and operate under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail 
• Due to the nature of the client portfolio which includes Chinese clients, we are looking for someone who is proficient in both written and spoken English and Mandarin

Operational Skills

• Appetite for sustainability and the management of environmental and social issues
• Experience in Extra financial analysis, ESG and/or sustainability would be an advantage
• Good understanding of global sustainability megatrends.
• Analytical skills  
• Capacity to understand and manage risks 

Behavioral Skills 

• Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge
• Client - Understanding and Respect: I listen to clients and colleagues in order to understand and anticipate their needs 
• Team Spirit - Collective mindset: I favour the team’s interest over my own results
• Innovation - Thinking out of the box/Creativity: I propose new ideas and solutions
• Innovation - Change management: I support change
• Responsibility - Risk awareness: I am constantly on the lookout for risks 
   

BUSINESS INSIGHT

OUR CULTURE: 
At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. Please visit our APAC career website: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/building-your-career-with/ for more information.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DE&I):
Our mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.
Our vision: 
•     Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
•     Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents 
•     Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients
Check out our DE&I initiatives: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion-dei/

HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Societe Generale offers a hybrid work arrangement that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely, as well as on-site, in order to promote interaction and collaboration with colleagues while adhering to all SG standard protocols.  Hybrid work arrangements vary based on business area.  The applicable Business lines will determine and communicate the work arrangements that best meet their business needs.