Corporate Sustainability Junior/Senior Consultant - ASAP - English Speaking

at  Grant Thornton Luxembourg

Description
Working place: Company office, client offices, homeworking, satellite offices
Contract type: Permanent contract
Location: Luxembourg Hamm / Client offices

READY TO START YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE?

Grant Thornton Luxembourg is currently seeking a Corporate Sustainability Junior/Senior Consultant to start ASAP.
Working at Grant Thornton Luxembourg is an efficient opportunity to develop your potential within human-sized team in the heart of a multicultural and international growing group while respecting your work/life balance.
For us, you are a strength, your experience is a real added value and places you as a key element in the realisation of our Grant Thornton Advisory department ambitions.

MAIN MISSION

In response to growing investor, industry and regulatory demands, clients increasingly require our assistance with sustainability services. Our team specialises in consultancy in two areas; Corporate Sustainability and Sustainable Finance. Given the rapid evolution of the industry, it is a very exciting field of work right now! We are offering you the chance to work on interesting, local and international projects whilst knowing that your work is contributing to a positive impact.
Are you keen to work on Corporate Sustainability projects and E/S Impact assessments? Is your ambition to work in a fast-paced, client and result-oriented, multi-disciplinary environment? Are you friendly, dynamic, and collaborative with a solidarity team spirit? Then, you are the Talent our team is looking for!
For us, you are a strength, and your experience is a real added value and places you as a key element in the realisation of our Advisory department ambitions.

MAIN REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in sustainability, engineering, science, or business such as Business Administration/ Management, Environmental Sciences, Industrial Ecology, Engineering, Sustainable Resource Management, Sustainable Resource Management or a related field
• 1-5 years of relevant work experience in corporate sustainability consulting / advisory with a good understand of the relevant reporting and the regulatory landscape in Europe
• A demonstrated interest and in Climate Change and Sustainable Development, a deep understanding of Circular economy, Net-Zero and Life Cycle Assessment and/or relevant accreditation is a plus
• Strong knowledge of current and emerging reporting frameworks and standards (e.g. SASB, GRI, UNGC, SDGs, TCFD, EU Standards and national labels)
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to identify, establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally and to communicate technical concepts and complex ideas clearly
• Being a team player driven by enthusiasm, proactiveness and agility
• Ability drive and to take ownership of complex projects and to provide a tailor-made solution, especially around business strategy and supply chain management
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, due diligence and materiality assessment analysis and peer benchmarking is a plus
• Fluency in English, French or any other European language is a plus

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Specialised studies and/or accreditation in Corporate Sustainability Reporting, Circular Economy, Net-Zero, Sustainable Finance, ESG Accounting and Climate and ESG Risk management is a plus.
• Experience with ESG-specific tools and/or data providers is considered an advantage.
• Prior experience in assurance for non-financial information and reports for both corporate and financial market participants (e.g. ISAE 3000) is a plus.

• Provide advice to our clients around sustainability matters, raise awareness and support them to take active ownership through their engagement
• Perform sustainability assessments and contribute to expertise and sustainability reports on established frameworks and standards (e.g. SASB, GRI, UNGC, TCFD)
• Coordinate and provide working sessions and training programs around Corporate Sustainability topics
• Collaborate with clients to develop effective and efficient sustainability strategies including transition plans to net-zero, value chain optimisation and supply chain management
• Contribute to the development of departmental capabilities in technical areas, including drafting a regulatory watch and commercial insights material
• Contribute to building and identifying improvements in our service offerings and to the internal sustainability strategy and annual reporting
• Identify and communicate trends, developments, and key performance drivers relevant to our clients’ industries and marketplace
• Evaluation of business carbon footprints and reporting on these in line with globally recognised standards