Job Description

Our US ESG team is an integral part of our Risk, Regulatory and Compliance (R2C) practice, providing support to our clients preparing for:

• Regulatory disclosure
• Impact assessments
• Governance
• Measurement & reporting
• Climate modeling
• Training

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bring together and collaborate with cross-functional key client stakeholders across the enterprise to help establish alignment and drive decisions needed to meet ESG strategic priorities
• Manage the delivery process for ESG materiality assessments, framework alignment and submission, and ESG gap analysis and assessments
• Advise clients on ESG maturity plans and implement a formalized ESG program that is directly tied to the client’s strategies and goals
• Manage a multidisciplinary team across a range of industries to assist clients in better understand and develop solutions to respond to the complex and evolving policy, regulatory, and business environment risks and opportunities associated with ESG
• Provide technical expertise on key issues related to environmental and social impact assessment and on sustainability risks in the design, preparation, implementation, and supervision of operations taking into consideration leading industry practices and standards
• Stay current on the requirements of various ESG standards, legislation, and reporting frameworks and communicate that information both internally and externally
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team
• Senior Manager or Manager will be expected to advance sales efforts and lead internal corporate initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or environmental management with a strong focus in climate-related impacts and sustainability. Master’s degree or above in sustainability or environmental management a plus.
• 7 to 11 years of recent client-facing management consulting experience with an emphasis on Sustainability and ESG projects
• Experience with, and knowledge of, GHG emissions accounting, climate risk assessment, and climate scenario analysis a plus; experience with data analytics & visualization preferred
• Strong awareness of current and emerging ESG-related regulation e.g. TCFD reporting; knowledgeable and comfortable providing clients with guidance on the evolving regulatory environment
• Developed ESG framework and implementation roadmap
• Design and implement ESG taxonomy, data collection processes and related controls
• Established ESG data platforms
• Design and/or participated in assessment of ESG risk profiles of clients
• Tested ESG data for completeness, accuracy and consistency
• Designed and developed ESG internal and external reports
• Interest and experience in ESG principles and frameworks (TCFD, SASB, UN Sustainable Development Goals, GRI, MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS, EcoVadis, and S&P Global ESG)
• Holds or is willing to obtain within the first year of joining one of the following certifications: SASB, GARP’S SCR
• Ability to manage large complex stakeholder groups and proven track record in project management
• Based near one of our U.S. operating offices and an eligibility to work within the United States

Additional Information

Please be aware that Sia Partners requires all employees in this position to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.  “Fully vaccinated” means that the individual can provide acceptable proof that the individual has received, at least fourteen (14) days prior to the individual’s start date, either the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine, or one dose of a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.  Vaccines must be authorized and/or approved by the FDA.  Individuals needing an exemption to this requirement due to medical, disability-related, or religious reasons may request an exemption during the recruiting process. The Company will engage in an interactive process to determine if an exemption to this requirement as a reasonable accommodation is appropriate.

BENEFITS:

• Entrepreneurial journey
• Career advocacy program that supports achieving professional development goals through guidance, and real-time feedback
• Continuous learning & development opportunities
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs with an ever-growing list of global affinity initiatives
• Healthcare coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance policies
• College save-up plan & college loan repayment plan
• Generous vacation, sick, floating, and holidays, including parental leave
• 401(k) matching
• Annual seminar, an in-person value-add experience that allows you to network with colleagues throughout North and South America (during non-COVID times)

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are part of Sia Partners’ DNA. Thanks to our expertise in several sectors and our international growth, our teams include a variety of experiences and cultures. We’re confident that promoting DEIB creates an environment in which everyone can reach their full potential.

Our global network, DEIB@Sia Partners, brings together our people worldwide to facilitate local and global progress, focused on the following areas:

• Gender equality (global Gender Equality Index score of 91/100 for FY19-20)
• LGBTQ+
• Race & Ethnicity
• Working Parents
• Disabilities

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs. To learn more about our mission, values, and business sectors, please visit our website.

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.