JOB SUMMARY
Assist to implement the integration Sustainability and ESG factors into investment decisions to protect the fund's long-term financial returns by identifying climate-related risks, managing portfolio sustainability, and ensuring transparency for beneficiaries.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, update, and maintain frameworks such as Sustainable Investment Policies, Sector Playbooks, and Controversy Screenings by conducting independent sustainability reviews on counterparties and investment transactions while applying a principled-pragmatic approach.
- Execute or oversee primary sustainability research to deliver deep-dive analyses, review existing tools/screenings, broaden internal sector/thematic knowledge, and actively monitor domestic, regional, and global sustainability shifts.
- Assist in establishing frameworks to transition the fund's investments toward the Net Zero (Scope 3 Financed Emissions) 2050 target, and support resiliency policies in thematic areas like nature, biodiversity, and social impact.
- Assist to drive and manage the implementation of decarbonisation action plans and other resiliency initiatives for the assigned sectors and/or asset class.
- Assist with the engagements of investee companies, external fund managers, general partners and others by conducting the relevant research and producing the relevant discussion points, including engagement decks.
- Assist in maintaining strong relationships with key counterparts to ensure seamless cross-functional collaboration.
- Support the team's overall and individual developmental plans to foster intellectual curiosity and manage balance between ecological goals and operational targets.
- Assist to formulate, justify, and manage the annual departmental budget, and ensuring alignment with overarching enterprise financial targets and strategic priorities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Pass Malay Language, including the oral test, at the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government
- Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Investments, Sustainability, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government from any local or overseas higher learning institution.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant working experience in conducting sustainability assessment of transactions in some geographies and sectors.
- Proven track record in conducting transaction-level sustainability assessments across selected geographies and sectors and assisting in the development/maintenance of policies aligned with international sustainability standards.
- Good sustainability knowledge, with strong analytical skills to conduct and review independent assessments (e.g., Sustainability Reviews, Controversy Screenings, thematic screenings).
- Strong/good intellectual curiosity to deep dive into specific themes and sectors.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to set clear expectations.
- Skilled in writing and presentations.
JOB STATUS
Permanent
All applications are strictly CONFIDENTIAL, and only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Applications are deemed UNSUCCESSFUL if there is no feedback from the EPF within 2 MONTHS after the closing date of the advertisement.
