Assistant/Associate - ESG

1. Basic Position Detail

• Position Title: Assistant
• Department/Vertical: CSR & ESG
• Location: Mumbai

2. Candidate Profile Requirements

A. Mandatory Criteria

• Education Qualification: Graduate in any discipline (B.Sc. IT / BCA / B.E. / B.Tech / B.Com / BMS / BBA preferred). Post-graduation, diploma or coursework in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, CSR, , Economics or Data Analytics will be an added advantage.
• Minimum % Required: 60 % aggregate in graduation (or equivalent CGPA)
• Minimum Experience Required: 1–2 years
• Relevant Industry/Domain Experience: Experience in the IT domain (data management, MIS, database or reporting systems) along with data collection and reporting support in a CSR, ESG, Sustainability or Climate Risk function of a BFSI / NBFC / HFC or corporate organisation, an ESG consulting or ratings firm, or a CSR foundation / implementing agency.

B. Preferred Criteria

• Preferred Skills: Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data validation, conditional formatting, data cleaning and consolidation); working knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint; ability to collect, collate and validate data from multiple departments and locations; basic understanding of BRSR / BRSR Core, GRI and CSR provisions under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013; familiarity with environmental data such as energy, fuel, water, waste and GHG emissions; working knowledge of climate risk concepts, including physical risks (floods, cyclones, heat stress) and transition risks, TCFD / ISSB (IFRS S2) recommendations and RBI's draft disclosure framework on climate-related financial risks; IT skills such as basic SQL / database handling, data automation (Excel macros / Power Query) and use of ESG data or reporting software; accurate documentation and record keeping; good written and verbal communication with strong follow-up and coordination ability. Exposure to Power BI or similar dashboard tools is an added advantage.
• Certifications: Certification in Advanced Excel / Data Analytics, & in ESG, sustainability reporting (GRI, BRSR), GHG accounting or climate risk (e.g. GARP SCR, TCFD / ISSB training), will be an added advantage.
• Languages Required: English (proficient in reading and writing), Hindi; Marathi preferred

3. Interview & Selection Process

• Interview (Online / In-person): In-person at Corporate Office, Mumbai

• Any other important instructions: Candidates with hands-on experience in preparing BRSR / ESG and data collection CSR project MIS, combined with an IT background and exposure to climate risk, to be prioritised. Agency to share a brief note on each candidate's Excel proficiency and data-related work handled. Role is work-from-office at the Corporate Office, Mumbai. Candidates with a notice period of up to 30 days preferred.

4. Roles & Responsibilities

1. Collect, collate and consolidate CSR & ESG data from various departments (HR, Admin, IT, Finance, Credit, Operations, Legal and Compliance) and from Regional / Back Offices as per defined templates and timelines.
2. Circulate data requests, track submissions and follow up with departments and offices to ensure timely and complete receipt of data.
3. Perform first-level checks on data received for completeness, accuracy and consistency; flag gaps, errors and variances to the reporting manager.
4. Maintain and update ESG / CSR databases, trackers and MIS in MS Excel, with proper version control, source references and supporting evidence.
5. Support the preparation of the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) and BRSR Core, Sustainability / ESG Report and Annual Report disclosures by compiling data and supporting documents.
6. Compile environmental data such as electricity, fuel, water, waste and business travel for GHG emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3) computation.
7. Support climate risk work by collecting and mapping data for physical and transition risk assessment, such as geo-location of the loan portfolio and branches against hazard zones (flood, cyclone, heat), and data for financed emissions (PCAF) and climate scenario analysis.
8. Support climate-related disclosures in line with TCFD / ISSB (IFRS S2) and RBI's draft disclosure framework on climate-related financial risks, and maintain the related data trackers.
9. Coordinate with the IT team on ESG and climate data systems, including data extraction from core / loan management systems, automation of data collection templates, dashboards and data security and integrity.
10. Assist in gathering data for ESG rating agency questionnaires, investor / lender queries and regulatory requests.
11. Support CSR department in SAP / disbursement booking and other related admin work.
12. Prepare periodic MIS reports, summaries, dashboards and presentations for internal review.
13. Maintain an organised document repository (soft and hard copies) of ESG and CSR data, evidence and correspondence to support internal and external audit / assurance.
14. Assist in coordinating stakeholder engagement, materiality assessment surveys, trainings and ESG / CSR awareness initiatives.
15. Handle day-to-day administrative work of the department, including drafting emails and notes, scheduling meetings, and preparing minutes and action-item trackers.
16. Undertake any other tasks assigned by the reporting manager from time to time.