ESG Policy and Regulations-SA/AVP (Open)

What we look for

We look for candidates with strong analytical and communication skills who are passionate about their work and eager to embrace challenges. Your role will be crucial in enhancing our offerings and making a positive impact on private markets. If your answers to the following questions are a confident "Yes", we invite you to explore an exciting opportunity with the Apex ESG Policy and Regulations team:

• Are you passionate about sustainability and ESG practices?
• Do you possess a strong analytical mindset and exceptional reporting and writing skills?
• Are you ready to join the dynamic team making a meaningful impact in the world of Alternative Investments and Private Equity?

Key roles and responsibilities

• Work with global teams and clients to analyze sustainability data, delivering key insights that empower investors and decision-makers.
• Lead initiatives to elevate Apex Groups sustainability performance, supporting clients on their sustainability journey while enhancing the ESG reporting, analysis, and due diligence processes.
• Leverage extensive ESG expertise to provide high-quality advisory services in ESG policy and regulatory reporting, strategy, and risk management.
• Act as a key expert on one or more of the following regulatory areas, interpreting complex regulations and integrating them into client value creation processes:
• Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD);
• Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD);
• EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR);
• EU Taxonomy;
• Minimum Safeguards;
• Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation (SFDR); and
• Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).
• Evaluate the material impact of biodiversity and ecosystems on businesses to identify associated risks and opportunities, helping clients manage their environmental impacts.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of existing ESG products and the development of innovative solutions that meet client needs and regulatory demands.

Skills and qualifications required

• Masters degree in environmental engineering, forestry, or sustainability. Additional sustainability certifications are a plus.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Exceptional organizational competency with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and influence internal and external stakeholders, including proficiency in video conferencing, written communication, and presentation.
• For Senior Associates and above, experience in people and product management and process improvements is desirable.
• Prior experience in consulting roles is required for Senior Associates and above.
• Proficiency in MS Office is needed, while knowledge of programming languages is a plus.