Lead due diligence and investment execution for overseas renewable energy and infrastructure assets, including financial modeling, project finance, fund formation, asset management, and guidance of team members.
About this role
The role supports the planning and execution of the Daiwa Securities Group's sustainability strategy. Responsibilities include researching developments in climate-related and other sustainability disclosure standards, preparing disclosures, meeting institutional investors, and responding to ESG rating agencies.
The role also covers planning for carbon neutrality, including measuring and monitoring greenhouse-gas emissions across overseas offices, handling third-party assurance, and developing plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions based on domestic and international developments.
Additional areas include planning and implementing evaluation, monitoring, and disclosure related to biodiversity and natural capital; establishing policies and monitoring systems for environmental and social risks, including climate change, natural capital, and human rights; and conducting social impact evaluations.
The successful candidate will coordinate domestic and overseas group companies and relevant internal departments, serving as a secretariat to formulate policies and action plans and oversee their implementation. The role involves contributing to management decision-making through internal committees and publicly disclosing deliverables.
Required qualifications include practical experience in the listed fields or other sustainability-related work, business-level or higher English ability, planning and research skills, and the ability to solve problems independently. Experience with environmental or international NGOs, international initiatives, ESG or rating organizations, global work environments, sustainability consulting, report preparation, or internal controls is welcomed.
The position is based in Chiyoda, Tokyo. It is a full-time permanent position with working hours from 8:40 to 17:10 and a one-hour break. Holidays include weekends, public holidays, and the year-end and New Year period, with 17 to 23 days of paid annual leave depending on circumstances. Hourly paid leave, nursing leave, and childcare and maternity leave systems are available. Salary is discussed with the candidate and provided during the interview process. Working-location changes may include telework locations.
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