Manager - Research & Advisory Services - ESG & Sustainability Domain (5-9 yrs)

Job Description:

The recruit will be responsible for research and advisory services in the Sustainability domain. Candidates with strong experience of working with companies in the areas sustainability and climate change experience in reporting, building sustainability and climate risk strategy for corporates are preferred. Candidates with a background in consulting would be preferred for the position.

Job requirements:

The candidate should well versed with the ESG, Sustainability and Climate risk with demonstrated experience of working with clients in order to facilitate business decisions.

- Good understanding of ESG principles, climate risks, global reporting standards and key issues impacting sustainable finance, investment decision-making process and ESG governance frameworks.

- Experience in sustainability reporting standards such as GRI, TCFD, SASB, BRSR, IFRS, SBTi double materiality etc.

- Sustainability research and analysis of companies across multiple sectors on ESG indicators.

- Exposure to sectors such as Power, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Auto, Metals and Mining, Cement, Chemical and pharmaceuticals etc, from and ESG/Sustainability perspective is desired.

- Ability to create detailed reports across multiple sectors on ESG indicators and linking the same to operating and financial metrics.

- Experience in ESG integration within supply chain including assessment of tier 1, 2 and 3 suppliers.

- Engage with regulators and partners for creating value and alignment with strategic goals.

- Ability to deliver high impact presentations to clients and internal committees.

- Develop proposals and support in business development activities.

- Participation in seminars/conferences and writing articles etc. to showcase thought leadership.

- Travel to client sites as per need and requirement.

Experience:

At least 6-9 years in Sustainability domain in consulting

Qualification:

Postgraduate in field of sustainability

Skills:

- Ability to think out of the box and come out with innovative solutions/ideas

- Ability to structure and write high-quality reports

- Excellent oral communication and presentation skills

- Positive attitude and ability to work well with peers and reportees within tight deadlines.

- Collaboration with other internal teams focused on ESG and sustainability.