Job Description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced ESG professional to join a growing financial services organisation, taking ownership of a broad mandate spanning responsible investment, ESG analysis, reporting and governance.

n Working closely with investment professionals and senior stakeholders, you'll play an important role in strengthening ESG capabilities across investment activities and broader business operations.

The Opportunity
n This role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on ESG analysis with investment manager oversight and practical advisory responsibilities.

n Key responsibilities include:

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- Supporting ESG due diligence and ongoing oversight of investment managers and strategies
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- Analysing portfolio-level ESG exposures, including carbon metrics, climate indicators, controversies and investment risks
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- Managing and enhancing ESG data, reporting systems and analytical frameworks
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- Providing ESG guidance to investment professionals and supporting responsible investment initiatives
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- Reviewing investment manager ESG policies, processes and reporting against stated investment approaches
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- Supporting corporate ESG obligations, including sustainability reporting, modern slavery and regulatory requirements
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- Working with Legal, Risk and Compliance teams on ESG governance, disclosures and greenwashing considerations
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About You
n You are an ESG or responsible investment qualified with strong analytical capability,



commercial judgement and an interest in financial markets.

n You will ideally bring:

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- Experience in ESG research, responsible investment, investment consulting, asset management or financial services
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- Strong understanding of ESG data, investment reporting and analytical methodologies
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- Knowledge of listed equities and how ESG considerations influence investment risk and portfolio construction
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- Exposure to investment manager due diligence, ESG reporting or responsible investment frameworks
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- An understanding of ESG-related regulatory obligations, sustainability disclosures and greenwashing risk
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- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to work across investment and corporate teams
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Importantly, you'll bring a proactive and adaptable approach, with the ambition to take ownership and help develop ESG capabilities as the group grows.

What's on Offer?

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- Join a growing financial services organisation with an impressive leadership team
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- Broad exposure to investment management, responsible investment and corporate ESG initiatives
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- Opportunity to shape and develop an evolving ESG function
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- Significant autonomy, senior stakeholder exposure and long-term career development
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- Collaborative team environment with hybrid working arrangements.
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For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Haydn Furness at Perigon Group via [email protected]

n Please apply using the links provided below.

📌 ESG Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Perigon Group
📍 Brisbane