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SalaryWe are recruiting aSustainability Manager for a global leader in assurance, consulting, strategy and transactions, and tax services.
They offer exceptional salaries, pension contributions, 27 days of annual leave, flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, private healthcare, free gym membership, and continuous professional development among others.
The company also has sustainability at the heart of what they do, they are also leaders in tech, and they are so much more than an accountancy firm.
Key experience areas include:
- Sustainability reporting and assurance
- Sustainability Digital Strategy
- Sustainability strategy
- Climate change risk
- Carbon measurement and management
- ESG advisory
- Responsible investment
Key responsibilities
- Manage work streams to deliver key projects for our clients on the wide range of topics we work on.
- Create innovative commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership.
- Actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives, consistently driving projects to completion making sure that the work delivered is industry leading.
- Work with the project heads to lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, keeping a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks, and escalate issues as appropriate.
- Working closely with colleagues, create a positive learning culture and coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop.
- Contribute to the development of the company's capabilities in technical areas and engage with clients regarding the application of these methodologies to their businesses.
- Collaborate with colleagues outside of Sustainable Finance to deliver multi-disciplinary and cross-geographical work.
Skills and attributes for success
As a Manager you would be expected to manage workstreams and (Senior) Consultants as part of a range of projects, as well as playing a key role in the delivery of technical work. It is essential that you bring the competencies that will allow you to do, such as
- Intellectual curiosity
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills, verbal, written but also active listening
Qualifications
We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, but are particularly interested in individuals that have the following qualifications:
- Track record of success from 5+ years of relevant experience in sustainability / ESG at a financial services firm, sustainability consultancy, investment firm or other relevant organisation
- A keen interest in, and understanding of ESG as it relates to financial services (banking, wealth and asset management, insurance, and/or private equity)
- A strong understanding of any, or a combination of the topics that we cover in our team as listed above
- Strong academic record including a relevant degree
- Experience running or contributing to a range of projects
