Intern, Group Risk Management

About ESR

ESR Group is APAC's largest real asset manager powered by the New Economy and the third largest listed real estate investment manager globally. Our fully integrated development and investment management platform extends across key APAC markets, including China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, India, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, representing over 95% of GDP in APAC, and includes an expanding presence in Europe and the U.S. We provide a diverse range of real asset investment solutions and New Economy real estate development opportunities across our private funds business, which allow capital partners and customers to capitalise on the most significant secular trends in APAC. ESR is the largest sponsor and manager of REITs in APAC. Our purpose Space and Investment Solutions for a Sustainable Future drives us to manage sustainably and impactfully and we consider the environment and the communities in which we operate as key stakeholders of our business. Listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, ESR is a constituent of the FTSE Global Equity Index Series (Large Cap), Hang Seng Composite Index and MSCI Hong Kong Index.

For more information on ESR, please visit www.esr.com.

ESR is proud to provide an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position Overview

We would like to offer an internship for motivated University undergraduates to experience working in the Group Governance & Sustainability (GGS) department, particularly the Group Risk Management function.

As a supporting role to GGS Team, the candidate will be involved in the establishment of an integrated Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework with the combined business groups, coordinate implementation of this framework and set up the risk profile register template to be used by each SBU at the REIT/ fund and country level.

In addition, the candidate will be engaged in the setting up of a consistent Group-wide risk management systems and processes in facilitating the identification, evaluation, and reporting of risks within the risk appetite, as well as updating the ERM related manuals and documents.

Depending on the timing of the projects, the candidate could also be involved in implementing the Group Internal Audit, Sustainability and Corporate Compliance Program across the Group and in the process, gain some experience on internal audit, controls, compliance and ESG matters in the real estate fund management industry.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support the establishment of an integrated Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework with the combined business groups through coordinating the implementation of this framework; and setting up the risk profile register template to be used by each SBU at the REIT/ fund and country level.
2. Support the setting up of a consistent Group-wide risk management systems and processes through facilitating the identification, evaluation, and reporting of risks within the risk appetite; and updating the ERM related manuals and documents.
3. Support the implementation of the Group Internal Audit, Sustainability and Corporate Compliance Program across the Group.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a passion for independent learning.
• Demonstrated excellence in problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective collaboration.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as a valuable team member.

Internship Duration and Application

(Successful candidates must be able to commit to the following timeline and duration)

• Starting Oct 2024 and ending in Jan 2025.
• Please state your availability(start/end dates, conditions etc) clearly in your application.