Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Officer

ARM Hold Co. is seeking an ESG Officer in Lagos, Nigeria, responsible for integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance principles into investment processes. The role involves ensuring ESG compliance, supporting investment strategies, analyzing risks, and driving sustainability reporting. Key tasks include developing ESG frameworks, monitoring risks, preparing reports, and engaging with investee companies. Candidates should have a relevant degree, 5-7 years of experience in finance or ESG, and strong analytical skills.
Job Summary
• The ESG Officer is responsible for integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance ESG principles into the Group’s investment processes. This includes ensuring ESG compliance, supporting ESG-aligned investment strategies, analyzing ESG risks and opportunities, and driving sustainability reporting. The role ensures full integration of ESG factors into investment decision-making, risk management, product development, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder reporting. The ESG Officer also supports investor engagement and drives the firm’s sustainability agenda in line with Nigerian regulatory expectations SEC Nigeria, NGX, FRC and global best practices PRI, TCFD, SASB, ISSB.

Job Details
• Ensure implementation and continuous refinement of the Group’s ESG framework, policies, and procedures
• Work closely with portfolio managers, analysts, and investment teams to embed ESG metrics in client recommendations, due diligence, valuation models and investment decision making.
• Develop ESG integration frameworks tailored to asset classes equities, fixed income, alternatives, infrastructure funds, etc..
• Support development of ESG-themed products green funds, climate strategies, impact investment portfolios.
• Monitor ESG risks and opportunities across portfolios and markets.
• Ensure compliance with relevant ESG and sustainability regulations e.g., SEC, EU SFDR, NGX ESG guidelines, ISSB standards—depending on jurisdiction.
• Prepare ESG and sustainability reports for regulators, clients, and internal management.
• Engage with investee companies on ESG issues and track engagement progress.
• Train employees, senior management and board committees on ESG policies, investment Integration, and ethical standards. Work with Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure robust governance practices.

Requirements
• Competency and Skills Requirements
• Excellent analytical and research capabilities.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and investment products.
• Knowledge of sustainability regulations and reporting requirements.
• Ability to translate ESG risks into financial implications.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage cross-functional projects.
• High ethical standards, attention to detail, and strategic thinking.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Law, or related fields.
• Professional certifications CFA ESG Certificate, SASB FSA, GARP SCR, or equivalent an additional advantage.
• 5–7 years’ experience in finance, investment research, ESG or corporate sustainability.
• Solid understanding of asset management, capital markets, and investment principles.
• Strong understanding of global ESG frameworks.
• Experience with ESG data providers is an asset.