Senior ESG and Risk Associate, Impact Management

vor 1 Tag

Neumarkt in Steiermark, Steiermark, Österreich Accion Vollzeit

About Accion Impact Management
Accion Impact Management is Accion's platform for impact investments in financial inclusion leveraging third-party capital. Accion Impact Management manages Accion Ventures and Accion Digital Transformation and is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It is staffed by a team of investment professionals, working to harness the capital markets to provide high-quality and affordable financial services to people who are currently excluded from the financial system. More at .

Position Summary
Accion Impact Management (AIM) is seeking a
Senior
Associate, ESG and Risk
. The person in this role will play a critical role in advancing AIM's commitment to responsible investing and sustainable finance. This position supports the development, implementation, and oversight of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies across investment portfolios and organizational operations. The role combines analytical rigor, strategic insight, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure ESG risks are identified, mitigated, and aligned with institutional goals.

The ideal candidate is a mission-aligned operator with a strategic mindset, analytical rigor, and the ability to distill complex information efficiently. They are proactive, hands-on contributors who excel at driving initiatives forward in a fast-paced, global environment.

Position Responsibilities
ESG Research, Analysis and Reporting

  • Conduct analysis, reviews and research on some of the portfolio companies' ESG practices, policies, and performance.
  • Participate in ESG due diligence, jointly with investment staff, in multiple markets.
  • Participate in the development of ESG action plans, together with investment staff.
  • Expected to grow quickly into leading ESG action plans.
  • Identify and assess material ESG risks and opportunities across investment portfolios.
  • Support the development and implementation of ESG frameworks, metrics, and reporting mechanisms.
  • Collaborate with investment teams to integrate ESG considerations into decision-making processes.
  • Assist in preparing quarterly and annual ESG reports, including fund-level summaries and board updates.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Engage with portfolio companies to encourage ESG improvements through dialogue and shareholder resolutions.
  • Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., Operations, Investor Relations) to ensure consistency in ESG messaging and reporting.

Monitoring and Trends

  • Stay updated on ESG regulations, industry best practices, and emerging trends.
  • Track ESG performance indicators and contribute to impact assessments.

Fund Compliance and Risk Management

  • Assist AIM staff in developing and implementing AIM policies, procedures and controls, including reporting and risk registers.
  • Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to support the Risk Management Framework and Risk Register for AIM and its investment vehicles.
  • Closely coordinating with Investment staff, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to [facilitate/support] AIM meeting its obligations to LPs, portfolio companies, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.

Position Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of work experience, including 2-3 years of experience or exposure to ESG due diligence.
  • Understanding of ESG frameworks and sustainable finance principles.
  • Familiarity with ESG reporting tools.
  • Some experience in risk management and/or investment analysis.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
  • Ability to embrace the entrepreneurial nature of a growing organization - comfortable with ambiguity, ready to jump wherever needed, and motivated by making meaningful contributions to a lean, fast-paced team.
  • Experience working in global and multicultural environments is a strong plus.
  • Interest in our mission and working globally, and alignment with and embodiment of Accion's values.

Compensation And Benefits

  • Salary Range: $80K- $100K
  • The above salary range serves as a general guideline. Accion considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, training, skills, location, current market conditions as well as internal pay alignment.
  • AIM provides a total compensation package, including base salary, discretionary merit-based bonus, and a variety of benefits including health insurance (90% employer funded), life and disability insurance, retirement plans (up to 6% employer match), paid holidays and paid time-off for vacation plus personal days as well as sick days.

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States. AIM is not sponsoring applicants for work visas at this time.
AIM is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. AIM seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, or any other basis protected by law. AIM is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

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