ESG Analyst

We are the world’s largest independent energy and commodities trading company. Every day we use our expertise and logistical networks to distribute energy around the world, efficiently and responsibly. From 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed over $1 billion of capital to renewable projects, and are identifying and developing low-carbon opportunities around the world.

Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65 nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force.

Are you a passionate, entrepreneurially-minded analyst with strong analytical skills and deep interest in ESG (environmental, social and governance) topics?

If you want to make the role your own and thrive in a flat hierarchy, team-oriented environment that values ideas and individual contributions, then we are looking for you to join us at Vitol!

Your role

Based in Geneva, as part of a global team, your role as ESG Analyst will include the following main duties:

Governance and reporting (60%)

• Support ESG Manager in meeting relevant regulatory requirements, e.g., CSRD,
• Prepare documents, e.g., ESG report / sustainability statements
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency gains and to meet audit recommendations
• Further document processes / procedures to support non-financial audit trails
• Support with the annual double materiality assessment and EU taxonomy alignment
• Suggest action plans, assist implementation, prepare training materials for internal & external stakeholders

Data collection and analysis (20%)

• Support Vitol departments in optimising ESG data collection processes
• Ensure data submitted to Vitol KPI reporting platform by investment companies is accurate and up to date
• Conduct analysis of ESG and GHG data: benchmarking, interpreting results, benchmarking, executive reporting

Ad hoc support (20%)

• Provide analytical support across other areas of ESG
• Ad-hoc projects

• Degree (or higher) in relevant subject, e.g., Sustainability, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering
• 1-3 years’ experience in an analytical role (incl. internships), e.g., audit, consulting, banking
• Analytical mindset, quantitative, excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills, with superb attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial drive, ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Excellent problem-solving skills, able to find pragmatic solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to convey complex concepts in simple terms
• Full proficiency communicating in English in a business context (verbally and in writing)

• Previous experience in commodities, trading and/or energy industries
• Some knowledge of ESG reporting standards, CSR laws and regulations, GHG accounting methodologies