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Job Title: Climate Risk Strategy Lead
Salary:70,000 - 85,000 + Company Benefits
Location:London (Hybrid)
Our client is a renowned Sustainability Consultancy who are experts in assisting top companies across various industry sectors. As the business expands, we are seeking aClimate Risk Strategy Lead, a senior rolepivotal in driving climate risk and sustainability strategy.
About the Role:
As a Climate Risk Strategy Lead, you will guide mid to large companies in the UK and EU through the complexities of regulatory and investor disclosures, supporting both sell-side and buy-side due diligence. Your expertise will be crucial in formulating sustainability strategies, conducting comprehensive climate risk assessments, and driving climate-related financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sustainability Strategy Development:Lead a team in creating and implementing sustainability strategies while assessing climate risks and opportunities.
- Climate Risk Reporting:Oversee the strategic development and operational execution of climate-related financial and risk reporting.
- ESG Initiative Execution:Collaborate with private equity firms and portfolio companies to evaluate, assess, and execute ESG initiatives aimed at optimizing value generation and risk management.
- TCFD Assessments:Conduct TCFD assessments, reviewing governance structures, risk management frameworks, and financial projections to integrate climate change considerations into strategic plans.
- Physical Climate Risk Integration:Lead the integration of physical climate risk assessments and transition strategies into business practices.
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Sustainability Frameworks:Provide consultancy on sustainability frameworks, standards, and disclosure requirements (including TCFD, SFDR, ESRS, IFRS S1&2, CSRD, CFD, EU Taxonomy, B-Corp).
- ESG Profile Analysis:Conduct in-depth analyses of companies' ESG profiles, devising and executing suitable ESG strategies.
- Climate Modelling:Develop climate sensitivity and scenario modelling.
Qualifications and Attributes:
- Climate Risk Expertise:Experience in performing climate transition risk analysis within a consultancy or similar client-facing environment.
- Financial Modelling:Profound knowledge in financial modelling, P&L, balance sheets, and forecasting, with a focus on developing climate sensitivity and scenario modelling.
- TCFD and CSRD Experience:Expertise in supporting clients with TCFD disclosures, including financed emissions, and experience with CSRD.
- Analytical Skills:Highly analytical, capable of translating complex data into actionable insights.
- Climate Strategy Proficiency:Experience in climate strategies, risk analysis and management, financial accounting, GHG accounting and data management, internal carbon pricing, carbon credits and removals, climate target setting, and transition planning.
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Consultancy Experience:At least 5+ years in a consultancy role focusing on climate strategies, risk analysis and management, or a closely related field. A strong track record in financial analysis and climate-related disclosures is essential.
