Vice President, ESG, Real Estate in City of Westminster

ESG is integral to GIC's mandate. Our goal is to continually integrate sustainability issues into the way we deliver our mandate. As GIC expands sustainability integration efforts across the board, we are looking for a London-based professional to support sustainability efforts within our Real Estate department. The successful candidate will play a vital role in driving ESG strategy, integrating sustainability factors into investment processes, asset management of real assets, and reporting & analytics.

The resource will work as a connector between the Asset Management/Investment Management teams and Asset Development and Engineering (ADE) team in Europe, providing clarity on ESG metrics, compliance, and improvement strategies for the existing portfolio as well as new acquisitions. Beyond reporting, the role will increasingly emphasise proactive asset improvement planning, shaping portfolio value creation. Finally, the role will place growing importance on cultivating robust networks to monitor regulatory developments and collaborate effectively with partners on asset improvements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ADE, AM, and IM Teams to integrate ESG metrics and goals into key processes, including screening, due diligence, asset management and divestment activities.
• Evaluate sector- and geography-specific ESG market drivers to prioritise asset improvement plans in partnership with ADE, AM, and IM Teams.
• Coordinate and work on ESG-related asset improvement plans with managers and third-party partners.
• Oversee key ESG projects (e.g., carbon footprint assessments, regulatory monitoring) across GIC's real estate portfolio.
• Collaborate with the Asset Management team to track emerging ESG trends, evolving regulations, compliance needs, and assess their implications for GIC's portfolio.
• Engage with business partners, consultants and benchmarking agencies to stay aligned with industry developments, peer benchmarking, and research.
• Prepare for ESG reporting and disclosures in accordance with industry standards.

Reporting Activities

• Oversee ESG data collection for GIC's real estate assets, including designing templates and coordinating with external partners, working closely with the Portfolio Monitoring (PM) team.
• Develop and operationalise ESG dashboards, metrics, and processes to monitor and evaluate ESG considerations in investments.
• Lead ESG data validation and implement data-driven action plans.
• Lead and drive projects to support the Real Estate division with ESG framework implementation, including workflows enhancement, data management, analytics, and tools.
• Manage the integration of ESG reporting in deal sourcing.

Prior relevant experience including experience within the ESG space is required. Solid understanding of Real Estate as an asset class. A team player with ability to forge strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders across regions. Familiarity with ESG regulations, standards and trends including International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) guidelines. An analytical mind and meticulous attention to detail. Degree-educated or equivalent practical experience. Strong problem-solving skills. Previous exposure in data management or reporting and analytics is essential and ideally gained within an investing, consulting or operating environment. Good knowledge of data visualization and analysis tools such as Tableau is advantageous.

Note: You will be part of a team that ranks among the top global real estate investment firms, and handles a multi-billion-dollar Real Estate portfolio globally.

Compliance & Equality

GIC (Europe) is signed up to the Halo Code and a Disability Confident Employer. All applicants who qualify for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, socio-economic background or disabilities.