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ESG & Impact Officer - International Exposure - Brussels

Brussels Permanent View Job Description
The ESG & Impact Officer role in the financial services industry focuses on implementing and managing environmental, social, and governance initiatives. This permanent position offers a chance to contribute to impactful projects within the banking and financial services sector.

Updated on 08/09/2026

  • International exposure
  • Supporting sustainable private-sector growth in emerging markets.

About Our Client

The hiring company is a medium-sized organization within the financial services sector, specializing in banking and financial services. It is known for its focus on innovation, sustainability, and delivering impactful solutions for its stakeholders

Job Description

As an ESG & Impact Officer your responsibilities are:

  • Conduct ESG and impact due diligence for high-risk investments
  • Assess projects across sectors such as infrastructure, mining, agriculture, forestry, and financial services
  • Manage external ESG and environmental & social consultants
  • Support portfolio companies in implementing ESG management systems and action plans
  • Monitor ESG performance and impact outcomes throughout the investment lifecycle
  • Strengthen ESG policies, frameworks, tools, and internal processes
  • Contribute to impact reporting, case studies, and stakeholder communications
  • Coordinate third-party ESG and impact assessments
  • Represent the organization at industry events and ESG-related initiatives

The Successful Applicant

A successful ESG & Impact Officer should have:

  • Master's degree in Economics, International Development, Political Science, Environmental Sciences, or a related discipline
  • Strong experience applying IFC Performance Standards
  • Exposure to projects in emerging and developing markets
  • Solid knowledge of ESG risk assessment methodologies
  • Experience reviewing Environmental & Social Management Systems (ESMS)
  • Understanding of impact measurement frameworks, SDGs, Theory of Change, or similar approaches
  • Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; Power BI experience is a plus
  • Ability to draft high-quality analytical reports and investment documentation in English

What's on Offer

  • Meaningful work combining finance and sustainable development
  • Direct exposure to international investments across emerging markets
  • Opportunity to influence ESG and impact performance at portfolio company level
  • International and collaborative working environment
  • Strong learning and development opportunities
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility
  • Long-term career growth within the impact investing ecosystem
Contact
Aristote Lotoko
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7056621

Job summary

Sector
Banking & Financial Services
Sub Sector
Investment Banking
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Brussels
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Aristote Lotoko
Job Reference
JN-072026-7056621

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