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Singapore, Singapore

Sustainability Lead (Private Funds)

Reporting directly to the Chief Sustainability Officer, this role is central to advancing sustainability efforts and achieving significant ESG milestones.

Please contact Ted Tan or email your cv directly in word format to ted@theedgepartnership.com

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful if you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days.

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Key responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary sustainability expert for private equity real assets, managing ESG initiatives and ensuring effective integration into investment strategies.
  • Design and implement tailored sustainability strategies and decarbonization pathways for private fund asset portfolios, aligning with overarching sustainability objectives.
  • Support fundraising efforts by emphasizing the organization’s ESG strengths, responding to investor queries, and completing due diligence tasks, including participation in surveys like GRESB and UNPRI.
  • Conduct environmental data analysis at the portfolio level, assess the social and environmental impacts of investments, and guide alignment with sustainability goals.
  • Act as a senior ESG ambassador at industry events, panels, and workshops, positioning the organization as a thought leader in sustainability.

Role requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or a related technical field.
  • At least 15 years of experience, with a focus on sustainability roles in areas like private equity, fund management, corporate leadership, or consulting. Real estate-related experience is a plus.
  • Proficiency in global sustainability standards, carbon accounting frameworks, ESG benchmarking tools, and relevant regulations in key operational markets.
  • Strong strategic and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and align diverse teams around common sustainability goals.
  • Excellent organizational skills and flexibility to travel internationally when required.