Consultant / Senior Consultant / Manager - Financial Services Climate & Sustainability AdvisorySydney, Australiareq2233Posted: 11/27/2024 - Application Deadline: -About Baringa:We set out to build the world's most trusted consulting firm – creating lasting impact for clients and pioneering a positive, people-first way of working. We work with everyone from FTSE 100 names to bright new start-ups, in every sector.You'll find us collaborating shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients, from the big picture right down to the detail: helping them define their strategy, deliver complex change, spot the right commercial opportunities, manage risk, or bring their purpose and sustainability goals to life. Our clients love how we get to know what makes their organisations tick – slotting seamlessly into their teams and being proudly geeky about solving their challenges.As a Certified B Corporation, we've proven that we've built social and environmental good into every bit of what we do.We have hubs in Europe, the US, Asia and Australia, and we work all around the world - from a wind farm in Wyoming to a boardroom in Berlin. Find us wherever there's a challenge to be tackled and an impact to be made.Our Financial Services Sustainability practice are looking for an experienced Consultant / Senior Consultant / Manager to join the team.We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our growing Financial Services practice in Sydney, with roles ranging from Consultant through to Manager. You will collaborate with Australia's largest banks, superannuation funds, asset managers, and insurers to build their internal climate and sustainability functions, enabling them to meet upcoming requirements for climate and sustainability disclosures.What you will be doingIn the rapidly evolving climate and sustainability landscape, you'll assist clients in understanding their obligations, developing robust capabilities, and crafting strategies to stay ahead of regulatory demands. Your projects may include:Leading Sustainability Transformation Programs: Develop and implement comprehensive work programs to transform clients' sustainability practices, aligning them with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.Managing Climate Risks and Opportunities: Help institutions identify, assess, and manage climate-related risks and opportunities within their operations and portfolios. This includes conducting climate change scenario analysis and integrating findings into strategy, risk management, and financial planning.Integrating Climate into Business Strategy: Embed climate considerations into core business strategies to ensure alignment with sustainability goals and regulatory requirements. Support clients in setting and achieving net zero targets, including emissions reduction strategies aligned with global agreements.Enhancing Reporting: Identify the most significant sustainability issues for organisations and their stakeholders to inform disclosure priorities. Guide clients in developing transparent and compliant sustainability reports that meet emerging disclosure standards.As part of our team, you will also:Develop Go-to-Market Strategies: Create propositions aligned with industry trends and client needs.Enhance Market Presence: Increase the visibility of our capabilities both within the firm and externally.Contribute to Thought Leadership: Develop innovative insights in the sustainability space.Lead Business Development: Identify new opportunities, expand our network, and respond to proposals.Your skills and experienceExperience:3–7+ years of total work experience, with a significant portion focused on sustainability.Proven experience in organisational change project delivery within a management consultancy or internal change function.Prior consulting experience preferred.Skills:Deep understanding of the evolving climate and sustainability requirements in financial services, particularly regarding disclosures.Ability to take ownership and deliver results in challenging, client-facing environments.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Collaborative team player who thrives when working with others.What a career at Baringa will give youPutting People First.Baringa is a People First company and wellbeing is at the forefront of our culture. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and flexible working and provide our staff amazing benefits. Some of these benefits include:Generous Annual Leave Policy: We provide our employees with 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5-Year Recharge benefit which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service.Flexible Working: We have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around taking unpaid leave.Corporate Responsibility Days: All our employees get 3 every year to help social and environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us.Wellbeing Fund: We've introduced our annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice.Career Progression: We have quarterly rather than annual promotion reviews. We don't have any quotas: if you're ready and delivering at the right level, you'll get that promotion.Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme so everyone has a stake in the company's success.Diversity and Inclusion.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people.Join usAll applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment Team to discuss further.
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