AVP / VP, ESG Reporting, Real Estate

GIC; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Assistant Vice President / Vice President, ESG Reporting

GIC Real Estate

We were an early entrant among institutional investors in real estate including traditional private real estate (brick-and-mortar assets), public equities, real estate investment trusts, and real estate-related debt instruments.

ESG is integral to GIC’s mandate. Our goal is to continually integrate sustainability issues into the way we deliver our mandate. As GIC expands sustainability integration efforts across the board, we are looking for a London-based professional to support sustainability efforts within our Real Estate department. The successful candidate will play a vital role in integrating sustainability factors into investment processes, asset management of real assets, and reporting & analytics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ESG data collection from GIC’s portfolio of Real Estate assets including producing templates for data required and collaborating with external partners to acquire the necessary data

• Design, develop and operationalize ESG dashboards, metrics, and processes supporting the evaluation as well as ongoing monitoring of ESG considerations in Real Estate investments

• Lead the ESG data validation exercise and develop a data-driven action plan

• Manage the integration of ESG reporting in deal sourcing

• Work with managers and partners on ESG related asset improvement plans

• Lead and drive projects to support the Real Estate division with ESG framework implementation, including workflows enhancement, data management, analytics, and tools

• Collaborate with the Asset Management team to track emerging ESG trends and regulations/standards and their potential impact on assets

• Engage with benchmarking agencies to stay abreast of market developments, peer benchmarking and research.

Requirements

• Prior relevant experience including experience within the ESG space is required.

• Previous exposure in data management or reporting and analytics is essential and ideally gained within an investing, consulting or operating environment.

• Degree-educated or equivalent practical experience.

• Solid understanding of Real Estate as an asset class.

• A team player with ability to forge strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders across regions.

• Familiarity with ESG regulations and trends.

• An analytical mind and meticulous attention to detail.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Good knowledge of data visualization and analysis tools such as Tableau is advantageous

What impact can you make in this role?

You will be part of a team that ranks among the top global real estate investment firms, and handles a multi-billion-dollar Real Estate portfolio globally.

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-Term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

GIC is a Great Place to Work

At GIC, we believe sustainable high performance is driven by high expectations and a commitment to excellence, as well as empowerment and flexibility. As such, we currently operate under a hybrid model in which most employees spend 4 days in office and 1 day working from home each week. This balance allows us to preserve the ‘office as a hub’ for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection, while giving our employees the flexibility to do their best work and be their best selves.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants who qualify for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, socio economic background or disabilities. GIC (Europe) is signed up to the Halo Code and a Disability Confident Employer. Please email [e-mail] at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn More

Learn more about our Real Estate Department here: https://gic.careers/group/real-estate