Environmental and Social Risk Supervisor

Job Summary

The Environmental and Social Risk Supervisor manages the FI’s Environmental and Social Risk due diligence, portfolio monitoring, technical advice and value add in bank’s loan portfolio clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess gaps against the FI’s E&S requirements and policies and identify opportunities for value addition for the client and bank’s best interest during the due diligence.
• Coordinate with E&S manager to appoint and manage external specialist consultants, including for complex E&S due diligence and monitoring.
• Contribute to the evaluation of credit memos, including via credit committee papers and meetings.
• Support in negotiations with portfolio companies to ensure that E&S rights are embedded in legal agreements, including E&S action plans (where appropriate).
• Work with clients to improve their E&S management systems, policies and procedures, including the implementation of E&S action plans (where relevant).
• Monitor regularly the client’s compliance with the FI E&S requirements and policies, including the implementation of agreed action plans.
• Contribute to the delivery of E&S training, both for internal relationship teams, credit risk management and for clients where possible.
• Carry out site visits, and carry out assessment of E&S risks
• Categorize projects in terms of risk.
• Represent the FI with external stakeholders and at responsible business conferences.
• Prepare ESRM reports and presentations for management.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, preferably environmental engineering, environmental or social studies; development studies / development finance; or a similar area.
• Minimum five years of experience in a related field (relevant sector, E&S and / or sustainability etc.), preferably within E&S consulting, development finance or FIs with robust E&S management frameworks and track record.
• Strong communication skills, including report writing (use of PowerPoint and diagrams to present information in a concise format) and oral communication.
• Practical Knowledge of relevant sectors and E&S issues.
• Insight into the challenges associated with implementing E&S Management System.
• Application of the IFC Performance Standards.
• World Bank’s EHS Guidelines and / or similar standards – (A plus).
• Practical Experience analyzing Corporate’s E&S management systems.