Sustainability Advisory Sr Associate
Sustainability Advisory Sr Associate
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Job Description
We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. Youll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. Theres no one like you and thats why theres nowhere like RSM.
As an ESG Senior Associate at RSM you will work with the ESG Advisory Services practice to grow our presence in both Canada and the US across diverse industries and markets. Your roles and responsibilities will include but would not be limited to the following:
Conducting research and the employment of RSMs ESG methodologies to deliver on various client engagements
Working with team members on various projects such as ESG related deliverables policies reports strategies social-return on investment models and outputs etc.
Participating in the continuous improvement of RSMs ESG methodologies
Engaging directly with clients and various stakeholders both informally and formally as part of business development and ongoing project management activities
Actively contributing to business development efforts through proposal and pitch deck creation statement of work and engagement letter drafting
Building the ESG practice throughout RSM in North America through thought leadership articles and educational presentations as well as internal knowledge transfer
Identifying and acquiring credentials in various ESG-related topics and technologies
Understand firm capabilities across lines of business to identify cross selling opportunities
Skills Experience & Qualifications
The ideal ESG Senior Associate is both highly knowledgeable and passionate about ESG and sustainability in addition to having experience in both management consulting and ESG and/or sustainability consulting. The ideal candidate is also proficient in people and time management enjoys overseeing and educating peers is an involved team player has excellent communication and project management skills as well as the ability to execute on projects within strict deadlines.
Basic Qualifications:
Relevant Bachelors degree in Commerce Sustainability Engineering Environmental Science or similar
Experience researching data and supporting the creation of detailed reports as well experience conducting ESG assessments supporting ESG strategies and writing ESG reports/policies
Experience and familiarity with ESG frameworks and standards e.g. Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) IFRS S1 and S2 etc.
Experience with GHG modeling (carbon inventory modeling) aligned to the GHG Protocol
Experience helping organizations integrate climate risk into their risk management functions
Experience implementing life cycle analysis (LCA)
Experience developing decarbonization plans and science-based targets (SBTi).
Experience with Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) reporting
3 years of experience in management and/or strategy consulting
1 years of ESG and/or sustainability consulting
Strong oral and written communication skills with experience presenting to various levels of organizational stakeholders
Ability to work independently
Ability to work successfully in a team-oriented collaborative environment
Ability to break complex issues into project steps and problem solve
Ability to anticipate and address client concerns and issues
Ability to address client needs and build relationships
Ability to travel as required
Highly self-motivated and directed character with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks on time
Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills as well as the ability to apply theoretical concepts and best practices t
At RSM we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our offer flexibility in your schedule empowering you to balance lifes demands while also maintaining your ability to serve more about our total rewards at
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
