Senior Environmental and Social Risk Management Advisor

Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada

. Lead the assessment of EDC financing transactions and identify significant environmental and social risks .

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 expertise in Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and due diligence principles, with a strong ability to manage client relationships and communicate complex issues effectively. Possesses in-depth knowledge of international standards such as the Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards, and the capability to advise on environmental and social risk management.

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Environmental And Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)Equator PrinciplesIFC Performance StandardsClient Relationship ManagementDue Diligence Consulting

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Hard Skills

Environmental Sciences DegreeSocial Sciences DegreeDue Diligence PrinciplesEnvironmental And Social PoliciesEnvironmental And Social Action Plans (ESAPs)Monitoring Reports AnalysisAudit Reports AnalysisNegotiation SkillsRegulatory Codes KnowledgeSustainability Program Understanding

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAbility To PrioritizeProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborative WorkIndependence

Industry Keywords

Environmental And Social Risk Management (ESRM)International Financial InstitutionsDevelopment Finance InstitutionsExport Credit AgenciesAsia-Pacific Region

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the assessment of EDC financing transactions and identify significant environmental and social risks
Recommend key mitigation measures by applying the Equator Principles, the IFC Performance Standards, the United Nations Guiding Principles, and other international standards
Analyze ESIA reports, due diligence reports, monitoring reports, thematic reports, Environmental and Social Action Plans (ESAPs), audit reports, consultant terms of reference, tender documents, and environmental and social policies
Negotiate with clients to incorporate environmental and social commitments into financing documentation
Manage relationships with clients, consultants, international financial institutions, development finance institutions, and export credit agencies
Conduct field visits in the Asia-Pacific region, generally lasting 1 to 6 days, 1 to 5 times per year
Monitor the performance of transactions and projects and resolve issues related to non-compliance with commitments
Advise management and senior executives on regional environmental and social matters
Produce or review documents and prepare information for committees, sector teams, senior management, and clients
Provide specialized advice to sector, underwriting, and other teams on ESRM policies, procedures, programs, and products
Maintain in-depth knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, regulatory codes, and codes of conduct
Understand EDC’s mandate, Indo-Pacific strategic direction, and financing products to advance the sustainability program
Occasionally support EDC in its interactions with external stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in environmental sciences, social sciences, or a relevant sub-discipline
In-depth knowledge of ESIA and due diligence principles, frameworks, and standards, including the Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards
Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage client and stakeholder relationships
At least 7 to 10 years of experience providing ESIA and environmental and social impact due diligence consulting services, or equivalent experience in EDC’s relevant business sectors
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in an environment with multiple responsibilities and competing priorities
Ability to identify, simplify, and clearly communicate complex commercial transaction issues, both orally and in writing
Fluency in spoken and written English
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of working hours
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across countries and time zones
Ability to work legally in Singapore at the time of application is preferred
Ability to meet government security screening requirements at the required level

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based compensation
Hybrid work environment
Three days per week in the office
Opportunity to work with an international team across Asia-Pacific and Canada