Infrastructure / Renewables / Energy TransitionImpactMiddle East5 - 10 years10 - 15 yearsAbout our clientWe are working with an investment fund dedicated to climate-focused investments, based in Abu Dhabi. They are actively seeking a key hire to lead climate impact and assessments, responsible for maintaining and driving the evolution and implementation of impact framework to support decision-making and the assessment of climate impact. What the job involves

• Lead the assessment of climate impact and emissions contribution of existing investments, as well as potential investments as part of the due diligence and investment process
• Support Investment Committee by providing recommendations on climate perspectives for potential deals
• Lead the development of guidance materials for the investment teams to ensure consistent high-quality investments in the context of climate and additionality impact
• Support engagement with investees
• Lead the development of expectation material for GPs
• Lead the assessment of climate risk and potential material financial impact on investments, providing input to investment team\'s due diligence and valuation process
• Lead the assessment of GPs\' capability of managing climate risk impact on their respective funds
• Lead the assessment of E, S, and G risks of any investments
• Provide technical guidance to investment teams
• Build and coordinate a network of technical climate specialists to draw on
• Oversee other members of team in climate impact assessment and climate measurement and reporting roles

Who we are looking for

• Strong knowledge and experience working in climate impact research, sustainable finance, or related field, preferably with experience integrating climate considerations into investment strategies
• Strong risk management background within a financial institution, preferably for an asset owner or asset manager, and can perform risk analytics and assessments related (but not limited) to climate, ESG, and other risk identification
• Experience leading initiatives in establishing ESG and Climate Risk approaches preferred
• Knowledge of key standards and frameworks for climate impact measurement and reporting
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be highly collaborative and a strong team player
• Fluency in English plus at least one other major language would be considered advantageous
• Experience in the Middle East region is a plus

PER