Industrial Finance Corporation of India Recruitment 2026 for Associate Director and Senior Consultant Apply Now

Industrial Finance Corporation of India Recruitment 2026 for Associate Director and Senior Consultant, IFCI Associate Director and Senior Consultant Recruitment 2026: IFCI Ltd. (formerly Industrial Finance Corporation of India), established in 1948 as India’s first Development Financial Institution, has released Advertisement No. IFCI/2026-27/01 inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for contractual positions of Associate Director and Senior Consultant. IFCI is a Government of India undertaking and an NBFC-ND-SI that has played a significant role in supporting projects across manufacturing, infrastructure, services, and agriculture-allied sectors. The organization also serves as a Project Management Agency and Verification Agency for various Government of India schemes.

As part of its growing focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory Services, IFCI aims to strengthen its presence in this emerging sector and is seeking experienced professionals with relevant expertise. The selected candidates will be engaged on a contract basis for an initial period of three years, which may be extended further based on mutual agreement and organizational requirements.

Candidates interested in applying are encouraged to thoroughly review the official notification before submitting their applications to ensure they meet all requirements. The official notification and website links are provided below in the article please read carefully.

Last Date of Application: 30^th May 2026

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Eligibility Criteria and Other Details for Industrial Finance Corporation of India Recruitment 2026 for Associate Director and Senior Consultant Apply Now

Position	Associate Director (ESG) (On Contract)	Senior Consultant (ESG) (On Contract)	Associate (ESG) (On Contract)
No. of Positions	01 (UR)	01 (UR)	01 (UR)
Qualification	Postgraduate degree in Management, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Climate Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Economics, Chartered Accountancy or related fields. Preferred: SCR GARP, CFA ESG or other recognized relevant qualifications.	Postgraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Management, Chartered Accountancy, Climate Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Economics or related fields. Preferred: SCR GARP qualification.	Master’s degree in Sustainability Management, Environmental Studies & Resource Management, Climate Science, Sustainable Development and Policy, or related field. Preferred: CFA ESG Certification and/or GARP SCR Certification.
Experience Required	• 15 years of experience in Banking, Financial Institutions or any other sector/industry.	• 12 years of industry experience with at least 4 years in ESG & Sustainability.	• Up to 4 years of post-qualification experience in ESG & Sustainability Consulting.
Experience Required	• Minimum 2 years of experience in ESG & Sustainability. • Experience in supporting ESG/Sustainability services to Banks and Corporates preferred.	• Experience in physical and transition climate risk assessments for banks, financial institutions and corporates preferred. • Experience in developing climate risk methodologies, assumptions and scoring frameworks preferred. • Knowledge of banking operations, financial statement analysis and sustainability integration preferred.	• Experience in a Bank/Financial Institution required. • Knowledge of banking operations in sustainability preferred. • Freshers from reputed institutions may also apply.
Age Limit	Not exceeding 45 years as on 30/04/2026	Not exceeding 40 years as on 30/04/2026	Maximum 35 years as on 30/04/2026 • Strong understanding of ESG frameworks and standards such as GRI, IR, TCFD, SASB, SDGs, DJSI, CDP and BRSR. • Knowledge of GHG Accounting, Net Zero, Decarbonization, SBTi, Carbon Neutrality, Life Cycle Assessment and Climate Risk Assessment. • Understanding of environmental licensing requirements. • ESG reporting expertise and awareness of emerging ESG trends. • Knowledge of water, waste management and effluent discharge issues. • Strong communication and presentation skills. • Ability to coordinate EIA/ESIA assignments. • Sector knowledge in cement, petrochemicals, power and steel preferred. • Ability to work independently and within timelines.
Desired Skills / Technical Expertise	• Experience with banking operations and ESG integration. • Understanding of banking risks including climate risks. • Knowledge of GHG Accounting and Emissions Trajectory.	• Experience in Physical Risk, Transition Risk, Scenario Analysis and Stress Testing. • Familiarity with NGFS, TCFD, ISSB and IPCC pathways. • Knowledge of GHG Accounting and Emissions Trajectory.
Key Responsibilities	• Lead new and existing project operations. • Manage client interactions, presentations and timely project execution. • Lead teams supporting ESG service growth. • Provide expertise on SEBI, RBI and international sustainability guidelines. • Support climate scenario analysis and stress testing including NGFS scenarios. • Develop climate risk methodologies and scoring frameworks. • Interpret climate science and policy scenarios for modelling. • Conduct research on climate policies, carbon markets and transition pathways. • Prepare technical reports, notes and presentations. • Support ESG and sustainability project deliverables.	Not mentioned	· Assessment of client needs and making ESG strategies, polices for them. · Prepare and Deliver Reports BRSRs / Sustainability Reports/ Net-Zero Strategies / · ESG Roadmap, etc. · Undertake social impact assessment and write Impact and Sustainability reports. · Undertake site visits if required and put-up detailed reports. · Prepare reports and presentations. · Undertake business development activities. Any other as deemed appropriate by the authorities at IFCI.