Sustainability Associate, Financial Services Industry

1 month ago

Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark BSR Full time
Job Title: Sustainability Associate, Financial Services Industry

BSR is a leading global organization dedicated to creating a sustainable future. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sustainability Associate to join our team in Paris, London, or Copenhagen.

Job Summary

The Sustainability Associate will play a crucial role in advancing BSR's mission by conducting rigorous research and analysis across a diverse set of industries with strong perspectives on ESG, sustainability, investment management, capital markets, and private equity markets.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct in-depth research and analysis on sustainability leadership practices, emerging ESG trends, and due diligence procedures in impact investing and sustainable finance.
  • Support BSR teams with research, written content, knowledge management, and tool creation to enhance project execution.
  • Assist senior colleagues in crafting projects, ESG materiality, strategy, roadmaps, reporting, and implementation plans, and schedules for project delivery.
  • Produce client-ready deliverables in various formats such as workshop content, business development pitches, and case studies.
  • Collaborate in the content and design of working group meetings, training sessions, and workshops, ensuring the accuracy and relevance of all materials.
  • Provide targeted support on special projects and assignments, particularly those aligned with BSR's broader mission and goals in the realms of ESG, sustainable finance, and impact investing.
Requirements
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in finance, strategy, sustainability, investment management, ESG reporting, or as a business consultant.
  • Exceptional research, writing, and analytical abilities, capable of delivering high-quality outputs.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration and clear articulation of complex ideas.
  • Strong organizational skills with the capability to manage multiple projects, attention to details, and meet varying and often rapid deadlines effectively.
  • Proficient in Microsoft platforms (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and the ability to quickly adapt to using other software tools.
  • Language Proficiency: High level of fluency in English required; proficiency in a second language is a significant advantage.
  • Highly entrepreneurial, self-motivated with the ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
  • Unwavering commitment to high ethical standards and to BSR's core values of leadership, respect, and integrity.
  • Openness to engage in up to 15% business travel as needed.
  • Pre-Employment Checks: Any employment offer is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in investment due diligence.
  • The CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing, CFA charter Holder, or successfully passed level 2.
  • CAIA Charter Holder.
BSR's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

BSR is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As a global organization, BSR strives to represent a culmination of different perspectives, backgrounds, cultures, and ideas. BSR encourages employees to be themselves and share their unique stories, as these initiatives foster a global environment of creativity, forward thinking, and open-mindedness. These values drive the innovative work of our staff and support BSR's overarching mission to build a just and sustainable world.

At BSR, discrimination because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by regional laws, is not condoned. BSR strives to maintain a fair and inclusive working environment. Thus, these factors do not influence recruitment, performance management processes, and project assignments. BSR aims to support necessary accommodations and has a zero-tolerance policy for discriminatory behavior and retaliation in response to the needs of our employees.

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