ESG Consultant (Carbon)
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What you'll do
- Conduct comprehensive analyses, including Carbon Emissions Tracking, Carbon Footprint Assessments, Environmental Impact Analyses, Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), Emissions Reduction Strategies, Climate Policy Development, Advocacy, Climate Modeling, Scenario Planning, and target setting aligned with Science-Based Targets (SBTi).
- Develop and execute data-driven strategies to assist investment managers and portfolio companies in reducing carbon emissions and setting targets.
- Lead initiatives to improve the sustainability performance of the Apex Group and promote responsible business practices across the organization.
- Contribute to the enhancement of existing ESG products and the development of innovative new offerings.
- Stay informed on global ESG standards and frameworks, ensuring the firm’s services meet current and emerging market expectations.
What they're looking for
- A master’s degree in environmental engineering, sustainability, or a related field is required.
- Extensive experience in climate change, environmental issues, and sustainability, particularly within reputable consulting or advisory firms, financial services, or research organizations.
- Hands-on experience in carbon footprint analysis, GHG assessment, and climate risk advisory, with strong technical expertise in climate change, SBTi, LCA, ISO 14044/14064, decarbonization strategies, and climate risk modeling.
- A deep understanding of sustainability challenges across various industry sectors.
- Proficiency in ESG frameworks, such as SASB, GRI, TCFD, UN PRI, CSRD/NFRD, and SFDR.
- Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders effectively.
- High proficiency in video conferencing, written communication, and presentation skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Office is essential.
- Prior consulting or advisory experience is mandatory for Senior Associate and above roles.
Nice to have
- Additional certifications in climate risk or ISO standards are highly desirable.
- Knowledge of programming languages is an added advantage.
- For Senior Associate and above positions: Experience in people management, product management, and process improvements is advantageous.
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.
Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.
That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.
Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.
For our business, for clients, and for you
Key roles and responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive analyses, including Carbon Emissions Tracking, Carbon Footprint Assessments, Environmental Impact Analyses, Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), Emissions Reduction Strategies, Climate Policy Development, Advocacy, Climate Modeling, Scenario Planning, and target setting aligned with Science-Based Targets (SBTi).
- Develop and execute data-driven strategies to assist investment managers and portfolio companies in reducing carbon emissions and setting targets.
- Lead initiatives to improve the sustainability performance of the Apex Group and promote responsible business practices across the organization.
- Contribute to the enhancement of existing ESG products and the development of innovative new offerings.
- Stay informed on global ESG standards and frameworks, ensuring the firm’s services meet current and emerging market expectations.
Skills and qualifications required
- A master’s degree in environmental engineering, sustainability, or a related field is required. Additional certifications in climate risk or ISO standards are highly desirable.
- Extensive experience in climate change, environmental issues, and sustainability, particularly within reputable consulting or advisory firms, financial services, or research organizations.
- Hands-on experience in carbon footprint analysis, GHG assessment, and climate risk advisory, with strong technical expertise in climate change, SBTi, LCA, ISO 14044/14064, decarbonization strategies, and climate risk modeling.
- A deep understanding of sustainability challenges across various industry sectors.
- Proficiency in ESG frameworks, such as SASB, GRI, TCFD, UN PRI, CSRD/NFRD, and SFDR.
- Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders effectively. High proficiency in video conferencing, written communication, and presentation skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Office is essential. Knowledge of programming languages is an added advantage.
- For Senior Associate and above positions: Experience in people management, product management, and process improvements is advantageous.
- Prior consulting or advisory experience is mandatory for Senior Associate and above roles.
Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct souring model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.
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