ESG Graduate Intern (Fixed Term Contract)

Description

• Assist with development of Climate Adaptation Plans and Decarbonisation Plans
• Assist with development of community development programme documents.
• Support with preparing ESG reports to investors.
• Work closely with the ESG team to analyze and present ESG and impact-related data effectively.
• Assist with desk-based E&S assessments for due diligence to support the investment teams in Asia.
• Carry out research and prepare presentations on ESG topics, as required.
• Support with monitoring compliance with CFM’s E&S requirements at the investee companies.
• Assist in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data related to portfolio company ESG performance, impact and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Assist with the development of tools, templates and documents to support the implementation of the ESMS at CFM and at its project companies.
• Work closely and communicate effectively with other team members in the ESG, Investments and Asset Management teams, as well as Technical team to gather and consolidate information for various reports and presentations.

Requirements

The ESG Team is seeking a highly motivated ESG Graduate Intern to join our team, develop their analytical and technical skills and contribute to a broad range of ESG initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the private equity sector, with a strong emphasis on environmental and social risk management, impact measurement and ESG reporting regarding CFM’s existing funds namely, Climate Investor One, Climate Investor Two, Climate Investor Three and Malaysia Climate Infrastructure Fund (MCIF).

• Curiosity and learning agility
• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Practical experience and professional development with data management, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Currently pursuing or completed a degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Geography, Environmental Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, passion for learning, and an interest in sustainable development.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English language.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills with the ability to perform independent research and analysis.
• Technically proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Adaptability and resilience
• Good understanding of environmental and social impacts and risks in the renewable energy, water and waste sectors.
• Attention to detail
• Strong interest in responsible investment and sustainable finance. Knowledge of private equity or investment management is a plus.
• Experience working with industry-standard ESG tools, frameworks, and data.
• Analytical thinking
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Exposure to ESG integration in fund management and private equity.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting with stakeholders and presenting proposals.

Benefits

The ideal candidate will support the ESG team for projects in Asia by maintaining data accuracy, designing visualization tools, and assisting in the preparation of various documents. This is a full-time fixed term contract for Fresh Graduates, starting in February 2026 and provides an opportunity to gain work experience in a unique and innovative scale-up environment with a result-based, not activity-based setting. We will give you the chance to build an excellent network while improving the skills necessary to succeed in an ESG role in the finance sector.

• Mentorship and development from an experienced ESG team.
• Opportunities to work closely with senior management, renewable energy projects, water and waste projects and internal teams.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance