# Senior Impact & ESG Officer

> Weekday AI · Bengaluru, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-12

**Salary:** INR 3,000,000–6,000,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Weekday's Client via platform

## Description

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟯𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟲𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟯𝟬-𝟲𝟬 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 8+ yrs

Location: Bengaluru

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced and strategic **ESG & Impact Management Leader** to establish, strengthen, and oversee environmental, social, and governance risk management and impact measurement practices within the financial services and lending sector. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in **ESG due diligence, impact assessment, portfolio monitoring, responsible finance, and sustainability frameworks**, along with proven experience building and leading ESG functions.

This role requires a professional who can translate international standards into practical business processes, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure that ESG risks and impact considerations are embedded throughout the investment and lending lifecycle.

## Requirements

Key Responsibilities

-   Lead the development and implementation of **ESG and Impact Management frameworks**, including policies, governance structures, assessment methodologies, tools, and reporting processes.
-   Integrate ESG risk assessment and impact measurement into the complete lending and investment lifecycle, from pipeline evaluation to execution and portfolio monitoring.
-   Conduct and oversee **ESG due diligence and environmental and social risk assessments** for prospective and existing portfolio companies, including businesses operating in high-risk sectors.
-   Ensure alignment with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internationally recognised frameworks.
-   Collaborate with business and investment teams to embed ESG processes into operational workflows and decision-making.
-   Train and support internal teams in applying ESG policies, assessment tools, and impact measurement methodologies.
-   Monitor ESG risks, impact indicators, and portfolio performance across business verticals, identifying gaps and recommending appropriate corrective actions.
-   Engage with portfolio companies to improve ESG practices, strengthen reporting, and address underperformance.
-   Maintain and continuously improve ESG methodologies in line with evolving regulations, international standards, and industry best practices.
-   Develop ESG and impact reports, portfolio assessments, case studies, and communication materials for internal and external stakeholders.
-   Represent the organisation in relevant industry forums, impact investing initiatives, stakeholder engagements, and sector events.
-   Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams on impact-related initiatives, research, and strategic projects.
-   Engage with senior leadership, investors, regulators, and external stakeholders to build alignment around ESG priorities and responsible investment practices.

What Makes You a Great Fit

-   **8+ years of relevant professional experience**, ideally with substantial expertise in ESG risk management, impact measurement, and responsible finance.
-   Strong experience in financial services, fintech, microfinance, SME finance, private debt, or impact investing.
-   Proven track record of building and operationalising ESG and impact management functions, frameworks, policies, and reporting systems.
-   Hands-on experience conducting ESG due diligence and assessing environmental and social risks across financial portfolios.
-   Strong knowledge of **IFC Performance Standards, the Operating Principles for Impact Management (OPIM), and GIIN IRIS+ metrics**.
-   Experience managing teams or leading cross-functional ESG and impact initiatives.
-   Strong understanding of portfolio monitoring, impact measurement, ESG reporting, and regulatory compliance.
-   Excellent stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, investors, business teams, and regulators.
-   Strong analytical, research, presentation, and report-writing capabilities.
-   Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
-   Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
-   High levels of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices.

## Apply

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