ESG Analyst

Who We Are:

Gerald Group is a leading private global metals trading company founded in 1962. Its business consists of the physical sale, development, trade and structured financing of commodities and commodity linked assets. Gerald is a diversified metals trader, across precious and non-precious metals and operates on a global basis and with mining and metals assets and facilities in various jurisdictions. The Group provides trading and investment solutions to both producer and consumer clients worldwide.

Position Summary:

The ESG Analyst will act as a key member of the compliance management framework of the Gerald Group. This role will support the Global Head of Sustainability and ESG as well as Senior Management in the design, implementation, and effectiveness of the company’s Sustainability and ESG Strategy.

Responsibilities:

· Assist with the monitoring, reporting and promotion of the company’s ESG and Sustainability strategy.

· Support the design, implementation, disclosure and reporting of project specific ESG metrics including respective communications and stakeholder engagement activities.

· Assist with the development and production of the annual Sustainability report.

· Assist with the preparation of other key annual ESG reports, as well as materials to support responses for the various ESG inquiries.

· Maintain regular tracking of external ESG ratings, including monitoring data, updating it for accuracy and identifying key reporting gaps.

· Support the preparation of key ESG materials for communication with institutional investors, banking partners and other financial stakeholders and in preparation of key materials for internal communication.

· Monitor evolving trends in the ESG space including investor stakeholder requirements, developments and evolving ESG best practices, development of ESG disclosure frameworks and stewardship principles/guidelines of top investors.

· Conduct ESG due diligence for trade, and other counterparties, including maintaining the log of all clearances up to date.

· Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Management, Geology, Mining Engineering, Biology, Chemistry or related field preferred

· 2-3 years of experience in ESG/sustainability reporting preferably in mining/metals

· MBA strongly preferred

· Experience in conducting due diligence for responsible supply chains aligned with the OECD Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas and similar international standards

· Experience in carbon accounting and reporting a plus

· Good analytical and organizational skills

· Ability to work independently and under pressure

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· High level of attention to detail

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with additional language being a plus

· Ability to work in office 5 days a week

· Ability to travel 30% of the time to Sierra Leone and other locations worldwide

Employee Programs & Benefits:

· Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits

· Commuter benefits

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Health Saving Account

· 401(k) plan with company match

· Short- and long-term disability

· Tuition reimbursement

· Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Our teams consist of professionals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets, all of which contribute to the efficacy and profitability of our operations. We take pride in our contributions in aiding developing economies, reducing carbon emissions, and in building towards a more progressive and equitable future.

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