About EIG

EIG is one of the leading providers of institutional capital to the global energy industry, providing financing solutions across the balance sheet for companies and projects in the oil & gas, midstream, infrastructure, power and renewables sectors globally. EIG has committed more than $32 billion in 355 portfolio investments in 36 countries. The firm’s deep sector expertise and internal technical capabilities permit EIG to structure creative solutions for our industry partners in complex situations.

EIG is an independent partnership with a distinct culture focused on teamwork, integrity and transparency. We operate as a single investment team and all of our senior professionals have capital committed to our funds. The firm has 132 employees operating from offices in Washington, DC, Houston, Hong Kong, London, Sydney, Seoul and Rio de Janeiro.

Job Summary

The position is to enhance and lead EIG’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives across multiple product platforms, operational teams, and international jurisdictions. Reporting to the CEO, the position involves extensive interactions across all of EIG’s investment and operations teams as well as numerous external stakeholders including potential and existing investors, portfolio companies, and vendors.

Essential Job Functions

EIG Leadership

• Chair ESG Committee, including organizing the agenda for Committee meetings
• Support regional EIG offices to assess and benchmark extent of ESG integration and regulatory standards
• Work closely with investment professionals and other colleagues to facilitate improved understanding and integration of ESG factors into investment decisions and throughout the investment lifecycle, covering both risks and opportunities

Investments

• Support the investment platform on developing ESG policy for new investments
• Develop ESG framework and tools to support the investment team in making informed integrated assessment of both fundamental/financial and ESG risk
• Develop ESG risk model to support investment team with ongoing ESG monitoring and engagement with existing investments
• Propose performance evaluation criteria to support the investment team in assessing the positive financial impact of ESG initiatives in portfolio companies
• Work with portfolio company management to establish and implement ESG best practices
• Work with banks and investors to develop ESG risk appraisal tools and appropriate monitoring and reporting frameworks for investments
• Remain up to date on ESG trends and developments and translate them into actionable improvements in EIG’s capital development and investment activities and oversight of portfolio companies

ESG Metrics & Reporting

• Improve ESG policies, data collection and reporting at both fund and portfolio company levels
• Deliver annual impact reports
• Support external communication to investors and stakeholders on material developments in EIG’s ESG performance and credentials
• Evaluate and create informative, impactful ESG metrics
• Maintain an understanding of international best practices on ESG management to ensure that EIG’s ESG policies and procedures remain best-in-class

Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an ESG leadership role applying internationally recognized ESG standards, ideally to International Finance Corporate (IFC) Performance Standards
• Experience in private equity, alternative investments, and/or investment banking
• Knowledgeable of socially responsible or impact investing within global capital markets
• Experience measuring and reporting on ESG impacts of projects
• Knowledgeable in global standards related to socially responsible/ESG investing and reporting including but not limited to ICMA Green and Social Bond Principles, UN Sustainable Development Goals, UN Principles for Responsible Investing, Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, UNEP Finance Initiative, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, and Global Reporting Initiative
• Solid understanding of how ESG concerns relate to material business risks and opportunities
• General knowledge of finance sector levers for change as they relate to sustainability
• Experience in building relationships across business units and corporate functions to influence process or policy changes. Understands business drivers and operational processes
• Demonstrated excellent people skills, including the ability to motivate, inspire and lead, and work together at a high level with senior management and staff at all levels
• Availability and willingness for global travel (estimated at 25%)
• Excellent time management
• Excellent written and spoken fluency in English
• Able to prioritize and operate under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team, developing cooperative relationships internally and externally
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Desirable:

• Undergraduate/graduate degree in finance, economics, environment management, and/or sustainability
• Experience in the energy industry, oil and gas, power, renewables, alternative energy sources
• Facility with non-English languages, especially Spanish, Portuguese and/or French – speaking and writing
• Broad business and technological acumen to integrate metrics on ESG performance into systems and data architecture

Physical Requirements

Normal office environment requiring use of typical business equipment (e.g., computer, telephone, fax, copier, security system). Domestic and international travel is required.

Disclaimer 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties or complete projects outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed and/or directed.

To Apply

Please submit resume and cover letter on or before January 19, 2020 to the search firm, Weinreb Group, via the following: https://weinrebgroup.com/jobs/vice-president-esg/. The cover letter should include why you are qualified for this role and information on possible start date. All submissions will be held in the strictest confidence.