Senior Environmental and Social Risk Advisor

Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada

. Lead assessment of EDC transactions, identify material environmental and social risks, and recommend mitigants for financing transactions .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeSingapore • SingaporeSenior💰 SGD 142,500 - SGD 200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge in Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and due diligence principles, with a strong ability to manage relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Possesses expertise in applying international standards such as the Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards within the Asia-Pacific region.

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Environmental And Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)Equator PrinciplesIFC Performance StandardsStakeholder Relationship ManagementFluent In English

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Hard Skills

Environmental And Social Risk ManagementDue Diligence PrinciplesMonitoring Reports AnalysisAudit Reports AnalysisESAP DevelopmentRegulatory Codes KnowledgeSustainability Opportunities IdentificationConsultant Terms Of Reference AnalysisFinancing Documentation NegotiationESRM Policies And Procedures

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationRelationship ManagementAbility To Work IndependentlyCollaborative Work Across GeographiesTime Management

Industry Keywords

Environmental SciencesSocial SciencesInternational DevelopmentClimate ChangeBiodiversityWater ResourcesHuman RightsCommunity RelationsOccupational Health And SafetyEnvironmental Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead assessment of EDC transactions, identify material environmental and social risks, and recommend mitigants for financing transactions
Apply the Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards, UNGPs, and other relevant international standards
Analyze the adequacy of ESIAs, ESDD reports, monitoring reports, thematic reports, ESAPs, audit reports, consultant terms of reference, requests for proposals, and E&S-related policies
Negotiate with EDC clients to incorporate E&S commitments into financing documentation
Manage relationships with internal and external clients, co-lending IFIs, DFIs, ECAs, and consultants
Undertake Asia-Pacific site visits, typically 1–6 days and 1–5 times per year
Monitor transaction and project performance and resolve non-compliance issues
Advise management and senior management on E&S issues prevalent in the Asia-Pacific region
Produce and edit documents for risk management committees, business teams, senior management, and external clients
Provide specialist advice on ESRM policies, procedures, programs, and products
Maintain knowledge of ESRM policies, procedures, regulatory codes, and codes of conduct
Develop understanding of EDC’s mandate, Asia-Pacific strategy, and financing products, and identify sustainability opportunities
Occasionally support non-transactional E&S interactions with external stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of a degree in environmental or social sciences or a related sub-discipline, including ecology, environmental management, environmental and social risk management, climate change, biodiversity, water resources, international development, sustainable development, human rights, gender studies, occupational health and safety, community relations & resettlement, environmental or human-rights law, or engineering
Advanced knowledge in ESIA and/or due diligence principles, frameworks and standards, including the Equator Principles and the IFC Performance Standards
Excellent communication and demonstrated ability to manage relationships with customers and stakeholders
Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in ESIA or ESDD in the consulting space or equivalent industry experience within EDC-relevant business sectors
Evidence of success in prioritizing and meeting deadlines while managing multiple competing tasks and responsibilities
Ability to discern, distill, and clearly communicate key issues in complex business transactions and provide advice based on client needs
Fluent in English for oral communication, reading, and writing
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of working hours
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across geographies and time zones
Ability to work legally in Singapore at the time of application; preference for Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents
Must meet requisite government security screening requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive
Hybrid work environment
Three in-office days per week
Employment equity and diversity commitment
Special accommodation for interviews
Opportunity to work with Asia-Pacific and Canadian teams
Professional exposure to international finance institutions, export credit agencies, and development finance institutions