Climate Impact and Assessment Lead, International Investor, Abu Dhabi, UAE

1 week ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates PER, Private Equity Recruitment Full time
Climate Impact and Assessment Lead, International Investor, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Climate Impact and Assessment Lead, International Investor, Abu Dhabi, UAE

About our client

We 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
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