Who are we?Sodali & Co helps leaders navigate the complex dynamics of stakeholder interests.
We are global, with a large presence in Australia and offices in APAC, headquarters in Sydney, New York and London with offices in major capital markets, Sodali & Co serves more than 2000 corporate clients in over 80 countries, including many of the world's largest multinational corporations.
Sodali & Co bring a unique mix of corporate governance, stakeholder engagement, sustainability and communication consultancy to help companies better navigate the complex challenges of growing stakeholder capital.
Your teamThe fast-growing and dynamic APAC Sustainability Team at Sodali & Co brings deep ESG and Sustainability expertise with a proven track record of advising clients on achieving sustainability excellence.
Sodali & Co's clients include some of the largest companies in Australia.
We are working on sustainability challenges with solutions that move the dial.
Our shareholder intelligence gives the team a unique perspective on an important stakeholder.
Our communications expertise assists companies in communicating increasingly complex sustainability strategy, decarbonisation strategy and ESG performance.
We are a part of a global team that collaborate to deliver high quality services on double materiality, climate reporting (including ASRS S2), and sustainability data governance.
Our passion for sustainability excellence sets us apart.Your role Based in Sydney or Perth As a Senior Associate, Sustainability, you will play a vital role in delivering end to end solutions for materiality assessments to drafting sustainability reports.
You will advise clients and contribute to a variety of project types to help advance client's sustainability agenda, playing a critical role in client's goal to build stakeholder value, and navigate an increasingly complex environment.
You are a self-starter, that is looking to deliver quality solutions on time, find solutions to client problems, improve approaches and continually enhance frameworks.
You bring an energy to grow with the team and take accountability for contributing to the client deliverables.
Our large and segment diverse client base brings many different challenges and the rewards of solving clients varied needs.
We offer our people the opportunity to develop their skills in the ever-evolving field of sustainability and to gain exposure to the areas of expertise within Sodali, including corporate governance, shareholder engagement, and strategic communications.
In this role, you will: Manage and develop robust ESG gap analyses, recommendations, and strategic action plans aligned with key market and investor trends and client focus areas.Manage the end-to-end process of developing clients' annual sustainability and ESG reports in partnership with a cross-functional team of stakeholders.
Lead stakeholder engagement interviews across a variety of functions and industries to uncover and collect underreported or new ESG performance data and information.Work with clients to implement sustainability and ESG initiatives in alignment with their strategic action plans.Contribute to firm development as a strategic ESG advisor by supporting various firm business development, communication, and thought leadership activities.
Collaborate with the Sustainability and other team leads to deliver a range of advice and solutions to boards, directors, chief sustainability officers and executive management teams.Serve as a project lead for client deliverables, overseeing outcomes and delegating responsibility among contributors.Assist team leaders in pursuing business development opportunities to grow the company's client base and drive positive business performance.Cultivate strong client and internal relationships, serving as a trusted advisor for clients and other areas of Sodali.Research sustainability topics pertinent to the Australian market and broader APAC region, while also engaging with external stakeholders to stay at the forefront of industry developments.Identify and recommend improvements to refine and innovate our service offerings for clients, drawing from experience, industry trends, and global best practice.Coach and guide junior team members to produce high-quality, visually compelling, and actionable deliverables.Support other administrative and client account management needs.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications: We value the skills and experiences listed below, but we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, especially If you are enthusiastic and eager to learn.
3+ years of relevant professional experience Proven track record in sustainability, ideally in delivery of materiality assessments and sustainability reports.
Understanding of the application of ESG reporting frameworks and standards such as Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS).
Understanding of ESG ratings providers and assessments such as MSCI, Sustainalytics, CDP, S&P Global CSA, and GRESB.
Excellent project management, research and analytical skills with a track record of effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, enabling confident communication with senior stakeholders and clients.
A collaborative, team-oriented attitude, contributing to both your own and your colleagues' success over time.
An entrepreneurial mindset that sees you thrive being a part of a fast-growing and high-energy business.
Tertiary qualification or similar experience.
What you'll gain: In this role, you will have the opportunity to create the assessments and reports that guide companies on their journey toward improved sustainability practices, disclosures and targets, helping them understand the requirements of their investors and stakeholders over time.Moreover, you will: Expand your professional network by establishing and nurturing contacts and relationships with senior management, investor relations executives, industry associations, and other individuals and organisations with a sustainability focus across the APAC region.
Dive into comprehensive sustainability research, disclosures, trends, and best practices, and actively contribute to innovating Sodali & Co's service offerings.
Collaborate with international Sodali & Co colleagues on global initiatives and client engagements.
Benefits and Culture: In addition to providing competitive remuneration, Sodali offers a comprehensive employee rewards and benefits program to support our accountability and performance led culture.
Our employee initiatives focused on delivering flexibility, recognition, and enhanced workplace productivity.