Senior ESG and Risk Associate, Accion Impact Management

Senior ESG and Risk Associate, Accion Impact Management

Job ID

2432

Company

Washington, DC

About Accion Impact Management

Accion Impact Management is Accion's platform for impact investments in financial inclusion leveraging third-party capital. Accion Impact Management manages Accion Ventures and Accion Digital Transformation and is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It is staffed by a team of investment professionals, working to harness the capital markets to provide high-quality and affordable financial services to people who are currently excluded from the financial system. More at https : / / accion.org / accionimpactmanagement .

Position Summary

Accion Impact Management (AIM) is seeking a Senior Associate, ESG and Risk . The person in this role will play a critical role in advancing AIM's commitment to responsible investing and sustainable finance. This position supports the development, implementation, and oversight of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies across investment portfolios and organizational operations. The role combines analytical rigor, strategic insight, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure ESG risks are identified, mitigated, and aligned with institutional goals.

The ideal candidate is a mission-aligned operator with a strategic mindset, analytical rigor, and the ability to distill complex information efficiently. They are proactive, hands-on contributors who excel at driving initiatives forward in a fast-paced, global environment.

The person in this role will be based in Washington, D.C. (hybrid model).

Position Responsibilities

ESG Research, Analysis and Reporting

Conduct analysis, reviews and research on some of the portfolio companies' ESG practices, policies, and performance.

• Participate in ESG due diligence, jointly with investment staff, in multiple markets.
• Participate in the development of ESG action plans, together with investment staff.
• Expected to grow quickly into leading ESG action plans.
• Identify and assess material ESG risks and opportunities across investment portfolios.
• Support the development and implementation of ESG frameworks, metrics, and reporting mechanisms.
• Collaborate with investment teams to integrate ESG considerations into decision-making processes.
• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual ESG reports, including fund-level summaries and board updates.

Stakeholder Engagement

Monitoring and Trends

Fund Compliance and Risk Management

Position Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States. AIM is not sponsoring applicants for work visas at this time.

AIM is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. AIM seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, or any other basis protected by law. AIM is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.