Sustainability Advisory Sr Associate

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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 RSM’s 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 RSM’s 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 people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html.  

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