Senior Consultant - Climate

at  Edge

A LITTLE ABOUT US

At Edge Impact, we’re rewriting the sustainability playbook on a global scale! We’re not your average consultancy – we’re a dynamic team of over 100 specialists from 30 different countries, spread across 6 vibrant locations worldwide.
Our team comprises individuals with unique experiences and stories, united by one common goal: creating positive impactful change and making sustainability accessible to all. Together, we’re reimagining sustainability! And the best part? We’re all about making a real impact.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Consultant in our Climate team, you’ll take on a significant role in our team of experts to undertake physical and transition climate risk assessments. You’ll be familiar with climate scenario analysis techniques, climate exposure assessment and general climate science, including climate projections in Australia and relevant data sources from the IPCC, and the development of adaptation plans and strategies.
Your work will support our clients with their ambitions to improve their climate resilience as well as address their emerging mandatory climate disclosure reporting requirements, which is one of the most significant changes in corporate and sustainability reporting in a decade.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to demonstrate leadership within our team and provide guidance to emerging consultants and analysts. Depending on the level of experience of the successful candidate, this role may also involve line management of some team members.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Climate risk assessment: Design and deliver physical and transition risk assessments with methodologies aligned to national and international standards.
• Climate exposure assessment: Drawing on relevant climate projections data, develop advice on the potential impacts of a range of climate hazards for different locations, primarily in Australia. This could include using various tech platforms to deliver.
• Adaptation strategies: Building on the results of climate risk assessments, develop climate risk treatment and adaption plans and strategies to build organisational resilience.
• Climate disclosure gap analysis: Informed by recent developments in standards such as ISSB IFRS S2 internationally and ASRS in Australia, provide advice regarding the extent to which climate disclosure standards are being met for an organisation and identify suitable actions.
• Client Engagement: Interact with current and prospective clients to identify their requirements, offering customised solutions that showcase Edge’s expertise.
• Client Capacity Building: Work closely with clients for data gathering and business model understanding, provide tailored solutions.
• Networking and Partnerships: Cultivate and sustain relationships with key industry stakeholders to enhance our influence and reach.
• Proposal Development: Lead the creation of persuasive proposals and presentations that communicate our services and the benefits of partnering with Edge.
• Research and Innovation: Keep abreast of the latest trends, regulations, and innovations in climate risk assessment and management, including ISSB and ASRS disclosure reporting.
• Team Collaboration: Engage actively with our multidisciplinary team to develop integrated and comprehensive solutions.