Consultant - ESG Transactions & Sustainable Finance

at  Anthesis Group

ABOUT ANTHESIS:

Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.
Anthesis has clients across all industry sectors and supports some of the world’s largest multinationals such as Amazon, Cisco, The North Face, and Target. The company brings together 1,300+ experts operating in 42 countries around the world and has offices in Andorra, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, the Philippines, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, the UK, and the US.
At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.
We encourage all employees to contribute their ideas, perspectives, and experiences to help us create an inclusive and equitable workplace. By embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities, we believe we can drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve our shared goals. So, if you’re ready to be a part of something truly extraordinary, then we want you! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identify, national origin, age, pregnancy, martial status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Together, we can continue to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive.
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Summary of Role & Key Responsibilities
We are looking for a highly motivated Consultant I to support our ESG & Mandatory Reporting business line to support projects within the ESG Transactions & Sustainable Finance service offerings. Your role will be to work with clients to prioritize, evaluate and improve their ESG performance through strategic, programmatic and disclosure recommendations; as well as, support project and client managers in conducting primary and secondary research and analysis. Your projects and clients may span a diverse set of industries, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to boutique brands and start-ups. You will leverage our service teams and subject matter experts to ensure clients receive our best solutions and technical advice. You will be joining an engaged, collaborative community that approaches its work with energy and optimism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support project and client managers in conducting primary and secondary research and analysis on sustainability and ESG practices, and emerging issues and trends in a variety of industry sectors utilizing a wide range of sources, including web searches, interviews and other methodologies
• Work with financial sector and corporate clients to prioritize, evaluate and improve their ESG performance through strategic, programmatic and disclosure recommendations
• Support investment firms in private markets by conducting ESG due diligence ahead of major investments and acquisitions. Support responsible investment initiatives by working with portfolio companies and ESG teams post-close to create value through sustainable performance
• Deliver tasks on time and within budget and assist project managers to ensure that projects perform against targets and deadlines
• Support senior colleagues in the development of work plans, schedules and budgets for the delivery of client projects and proposals
• Draft reports and presentations that convey key messages to a variety of stakeholders and inform strategic decision-making
• Work on several projects at the same time, often with different clients on multiple workstreams, including CDP reporting and rater and ranker disclosures
• Support financial sector and corporate clients in gathering data and information and translating key sustainability messages into mediums for different target audiences (e.g., investor reporting frameworks, ESG rater and ranker platforms, customer surveys, employees, annual CSR/ESG reports etc.
• Work with financial sector and corporate clients to prioritize, evaluate and improve their ESG performance through strategic, programmatic and disclosure recommendations
• Represent the company at industry conferences and networking events
• Additional areas of engagement could include:
• Investment strategy and portfolio due diligence
• Governance, reporting, and disclosure
• Net zero carbon, circular business models, and zero waste programs
• Equity, diversity, inclusion, justice, and community engagement programs
• Multi-stakeholder collaborations and/or NGO partnerships

Key Requirements & Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject(s) or two years relevant experience
• Experience working with data sets and demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and communicate findings
• Demonstrable passion for, and commitment to improving sustainability
• A willingness to learn new skills and work collaboratively with others in a dynamic work environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with both internal and external clients
• Clear and concise written communications
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Exceptional organization and time management skills
• Proven research and analytical skills (from academia or work experience), with proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to think and work independently, while also being an enthusiastic and proactive team player
• Well-presented with a professional manner to act as a brand ambassador
• Support projects within the Reporting & Disclosure and/or the ESG Program Design and Implementation service offerings
• Work with clients to prioritize, evaluate and improve their ESG performance through strategic, programmatic and disclosure recommendations;
• Focus on CDP reporting and other rater/ranker disclosures
• Governance reporting and disclosure
• Investment strategy and portfolio due diligence

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive group health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your dependents
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) benefit (US only)
• Anthesis provides 100% Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance benefit.
• In addition, Anthesis covers 100% of Short & Long‐Term Disability Insurance benefits.
• Anthesis provides a 3% contribution into retirement plans, and you may elect to contribute more each pay period with a pre‐tax deduction up to a certain cap.
• Anthesis provides Employee Assistance Program and Travel Insurance
• Annual allotment of PTO, in addition to 56 hours of sick leave, paid company paid holidays, and more.
• Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company.
• Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team.
• Work collaboratively on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients.
• Opportunity to work alongside of, collaborate with and learn from sustainability Subject Matter Experts (SME) who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have.

About Anthesis Group
Anthesis is the sustainability activator. We seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, companies, and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.

• Support project and client managers in conducting primary and secondary research and analysis on sustainability and ESG practices, and emerging issues and trends in a variety of industry sectors utilizing a wide range of sources, including web searches, interviews and other methodologies
• Work with financial sector and corporate clients to prioritize, evaluate and improve their ESG performance through strategic, programmatic and disclosure recommendations
• Support investment firms in private markets by conducting ESG due diligence ahead of major investments and acquisitions. Support responsible investment initiatives by working with portfolio companies and ESG teams post-close to create value through sustainable performance
• Deliver tasks on time and within budget and assist project managers to ensure that projects perform against targets and deadlines
• Support senior colleagues in the development of work plans, schedules and budgets for the delivery of client projects and proposals
• Draft reports and presentations that convey key messages to a variety of stakeholders and inform strategic decision-making
• Work on several projects at the same time, often with different clients on multiple workstreams, including CDP reporting and rater and ranker disclosures
• Support financial sector and corporate clients in gathering data and information and translating key sustainability messages into mediums for different target audiences (e.g., investor reporting frameworks, ESG rater and ranker platforms, customer surveys, employees, annual CSR/ESG reports etc.
• Work with financial sector and corporate clients to prioritize, evaluate and improve their ESG performance through strategic, programmatic and disclosure recommendations
• Represent the company at industry conferences and networking events
• Additional areas of engagement could include:
• Investment strategy and portfolio due diligence
• Governance, reporting, and disclosure
• Net zero carbon, circular business models, and zero waste programs
• Equity, diversity, inclusion, justice, and community engagement programs
• Multi-stakeholder collaborations and/or NGO partnership