4 Sustainable Investing jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 06/26/2025

The Client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced ESG specialist to lead in developing, coordinating, and overseeing ESG strategies across the Client Group—including the holding company and its portfolio assets. The role involves driving ESG integration into corporate and investment processes, enhancing ESG performance, managing external reporting, and ensuring alignment with global best practices.

Support the implementation and refinement of the Client’s ESG strategy and roadmap.

Evaluate existing ESG policies and recommend enhancements.

Review ESG-related market trends, frameworks, and rating methodologies to align with global best practices.

Analyze ESG rating and risk reports; recommend improvement and mitigation strategies.

Conduct reviews of technical environmental data (carbon, water, energy, waste, etc.).

Draft scopes and review ESG due diligence reports for new and existing investments.

Assess ESG-related risks and opportunities across the portfolio.

Draft and review the Client’s ESG and annual sustainability reports; ensure high-quality, transparent, and compliant disclosures.

Recommend suitable ESG reporting frameworks and trade body memberships.

Set, track, and report ESG KPIs across portfolio assets.

Establish ESG data collection systems to support performance scoring and trend analysis.

Monitor performance against ESG targets and advise on improvements.

Serve as the central point of coordination across internal teams (Investment, Legal, Strategy, Finance, Internal Audit, Communications) and external stakeholders (consultants, data providers, regulators).

Provide regular ESG updates to senior leadership.

Lead ESG training initiatives to embed a culture of sustainability across the Client Group.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related discipline.

ESG certifications (e.g., SASB, GRI, CFA ESG, PRI Academy) are advantageous.

In-depth knowledge of ESG frameworks (GRI, TCFD, SASB, UNPRI, etc.)

Familiarity with ESG regulatory landscape and upcoming compliance trends.

Understanding of ESG integration into investment processes.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

High analytical capability with attention to detail.

Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior ESG-related role.

Prior experience in financial services or investment sectors preferred.

We are seeking a seasoned investment professional to join our team as an Investment Analyst.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fund selection, due diligence, and analysis with a minimum of 10+ years of experience.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting in-depth research and due diligence on fund managers across equities, fixed income, commodities, FX, and other multi-asset strategies.

They will also review and assess existing fund allocations, performance, and risk metrics, benchmark investment performance, and provide detailed reporting to senior management.

The role will require the ability to evaluate performance drivers, risk factors, and investment structures, as well as identify and recommend emerging managers with strong risk-adjusted returns potential.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in multi-asset investing and manager selection, excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, and a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and adaptability.

• Minimum 10+ years' experience in fund selection, due diligence, and analysis.
• Track record with a tier-one financial institution in an international financial center.
• Prior exposure to a family office environment highly advantageous.

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an experienced investment professional to join our team and contribute to the ongoing refinement of our fund-of-funds platform.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with senior management to develop and optimize investment allocations, and to contribute to the growth and diversification of our portfolio.

Promote Sustainable Infrastructure Investments and Drive Growth

Our organization is seeking a highly skilled Senior Investment Specialist . As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the development finance ecosystem. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Evaluating technical assistance proposals to ensure alignment with our strategic objectives.
• Overseeing the project pipeline to optimize resource allocation and maximize impact.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to foster strong relationships and drive sustainable outcomes.

To succeed in this role, you will require a Master's degree or higher in a relevant field, complemented by 10-12 years of experience in infrastructure project planning, feasibility assessment, and implementation. Direct experience in originating and structuring infrastructure projects, as well as working in multilateral development banks (MDBs) and developing countries, is highly valued.

Your Key Strengths:

• A deep understanding of infrastructure development principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• A passion for promoting sustainable infrastructure investments and driving positive social and economic outcomes.

If you are a motivated professional with a passion for making a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Together, let us shape a brighter future for generations to come.