Sustainability Associate Groundswell

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The role

We are looking for a Sustainability Associate to join our team working closely with one of our Sustainability Managers to deliver a long-term sustainability strategy for a key client with the potential to work with other clients in the future. Youll be working directly with one of our Sustainability Managers to implement and deliver the clients sustainability strategy. The role combines corporate sustainability with responsible investment supporting with hands-on implementation and delivery.

This role is well-suited to someone with 13 years work experience preferably within the investment industry who is interested in transitioning to a more sustainably focussed role.

Responsibilities include:

Drive responsible investment strategy: youll play a key role in implementing and running our clients Responsible Investment (RI) strategy. This includes managing committee meetings overseeing reporting schedules assessing sustainability risk data across our investments and delivering training for investment teams.
Champion corporate sustainability: help embed sustainability across the client and its subsidiaries incorporating B Corp principles and ensuring they sit at the heart of company objectives.
Fuel Groundswells growth: were a fast-growing start-up and youll be part of that journey. Support the team bring fresh ideas and be involved with new growth opportunities (or seek out your own!) to help us make an even bigger impact.

Qualifications :

Preferred skills and behaviours

We believe anyone who displays the right behaviours can learn the skills they need to thrive in a role. Below are some of the skills and behaviours wed like to see in a candidate:

Investment basics: You dont need to be an expert but understand the investment process and industry challenges to speak our clients language and spot impact opportunities.
Curious and collaborative: Be open to unlearning embracing new ideas and working together to find the best solutions.
Strong EQ: Build trust manage complex dynamics and keep stakeholders engaged and aligned.
Determined and adaptable: Try new things learn fast from mistakes and stay focused on driving the next wave of sustainability.

You do not need prior sustainability experience we are looking for someone with strong investment fundamentals analytical thinking and a collaborative mindset who is keen to learn.

Applications for this role are open until Wednesday 14th of January

Additional Information :

Whats it like working at Groundswell

Were a close-knit high-performing team that thrives on collaboration. Being in the office five days a week means youll be fully immersed in our dynamic environment learning fast and making an impact from day one. Youll have the chance to absorb knowledge quickly share your insights with the team and put them into action. Our culture is shaped by our values principles and behaviours: be straightforward customer-obsessed and trustworthy. We challenge the system cut through the clutter and celebrate progress.

Perks & Benefits

25 days holiday
Private healthcare (including dental)
Wellbeing hub with access to coaching sessions
Plenty of team socials from after-work drinks to trips abroad
Share in the success of the business by gaining equity ownership

If youre interested in working at Groundswell please apply with a cover letter explaining your perspective on the future of sustainability in finance.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

The roleWe are looking for a Sustainability Associate to join our team working closely with one of our Sustainability Managers to deliver a long-term sustainability strategy for a key client with the potential to work with other clients in the future. Youll be working directly with one of our Sustai...