Job Description

ESG/sustainability policy

• Assessment of "best practice", preparation, drafting and obtaining approvals of ESG policies and frameworks within the overall context of the business, for the Asset Management, Investment and Fund Management business and its associated funds as well as for Group itself
• Developing appropriate ESG benchmarks and reporting to best practice
• The management of the implementation of the approved ESG policies, including the data collection, assessment, benchmarking, evaluation throughout the business operations
• Regular assessment, evaluation and recommendations for improvement of the stated policies and mechanisms of the ESG and sustainability policies within the organisation's Asset Management and Investment and Fund Management businesses and across the business operations
• Engage with internal and external partners to stay informed about industry best practices and regulatory changes related to ESG, contributing to the development and communication of ESG policies and initiatives
• Develop and communicate ESG practices and policies and ensure compliance

Analysis and reporting

• Development, preparation and management of ESG reports for the portfolios under management for purposes of compliance with strategic policies, regulatory framework and shareholder/investor requirements
• Provide transparent, reliable and measurable data about sustainable performance
• Assist with the development of processes to ensure efficient collection of ESG data from various sources for analysis and reporting
• Perform investment research and analysis, financial analysis and financial modelling for new investments from an ESG perspective
• Track actions taken by the company to minimize ESG risks and environmental impacts
• Manage communication with stakeholders and others, address concerns from stakeholders and others on ESG issues, monitor and ensure that ESG initiatives and commitments are executed on time and to standard

Asset management general assistance

• Where necessary, assist in other projects and investment feasibilities within asset management

Business

• Good understanding of the overall property market as an investment class, property market rentals and trends, capitalisation rates etc. and of the ESG and sustainable investment environments
• Strong independent candidate using initiative and being proactive.
• Strong interest in real estate and sustainability
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment dedicated to high performance and achievement of growth goals
• Ability to work under pressure
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skill
• Ability to manage urgent and potentially conflicting priorities
• Proven ability to collaborate with team and generate solution
• Ability to analyse complex information from multiple sources and provide succinct summaries and recommendation
• Organization and planning skills

Human Capital

• Positive attitude and highly motivated
• Assertive and effective communicator
• Demonstrate strong moral values, empathy, passion, career aspirations, and positive living
• Transparent and honest
• Reliable

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
BCom (Hons) or BSc Property Studies (Hons) or higher qualifications.Experience-

• ESSENTIAL: Must have at least 3 years experience in real estate and ESG strategy, reporting and analysis. Typically obtained in private equity, corporate finance, equities research, asset management, etc.
• Ideally having exposure to setting ESG policy and framework
• Strong report-writing skills

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