Climate Change and Sustainability Consultant

Job title:

Climate Change and Sustainability Consultant

Company

Verisk Maplecroft

Job description

Company DescriptionWe help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.Job DescriptionAbout the RoleVerisk Maplecroft is a trusted advisor to clients from a range of sectors, including natural resources, financial services and consumer goods. Within our consulting practice, our well-established Climate and Resilience team has been at the forefront of the ongoing evolution of climate change risk assessment, management and disclosure for over 15 years.This role will best suit you if you’re passionate about climate change and aware of the risks and opportunities it generates, but also interested in helping global companies manage broader related environmental and social challenges.As a Managing Consultant, you will support the team in the planning, design and delivery of workstreams on large projects as well as management of smaller engagements. You will work closely with client teams, building strong relationships characterized by high levels of trust, and contribute towards developing new business.In addition to working on individual consulting projects, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of Verisk Maplecroft’s overall climate risk products, dashboards and services, promote our climate work through various public engagements, and support delivery of projects across other sustainability fields.The role will may also involve a degree of domestic and international travel for short periods of time (i.e. days rather than weeks), depending on project requirements and travel restrictions.About the Day to Day Responsibilities of the RoleAs a key member of our Climate and Resilience team, you will work collaboratively to help deliver a range of projects for global corporate clients. Depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidate, this is likely to include:

• Climate change risk and opportunity assessment for company assets, business groups, investments and value chains, including providing advice to improve climate risk management
• Reporting and disclosure, including drafting content for corporate reports, benchmarking and gap assessments against external standards, data collection and management, and supporting the submission of company disclosures (e.g. TCFD/IFRS, CDP)
• Location-based risk and opportunity assessments focused on other elements of natural capital, such as biodiversity, deforestation, etc.
• Supporting business development activities, including project scoping with clients, proposal writing and creating engaging thought leadership material
• Depending on experience, you may also help conduct scenario analysis, including quantifying climate change losses under different scenarios for corporate clients, as well as modelling impacts of climate risk on financial institution portfolios

QualificationsAbout You and How You Can Excel in This Role

• Several qualifications would help prepare you for this role, including (but not limited to) a masters or PhD in natural sciences or a quantitative field with exposure to climate change concepts and data; a masters or equivalent qualification in sustainability, carbon management or energy; a strong STEM undergraduate degree
• Good understanding of climate projections and impacts modelling and able to translate those concepts to clients
• Understanding of climate risk management approaches and knowledge of related disclosure standards and guidance
• Exposure to data science, natural catastrophe risk modelling, GIS or integrated assessment models would be beneficial
• Strong data analysis and visualisation skills and an aptitude for working with large datasets (e.g. familiarity with, and ability to manipulate)
• Ability to work flexibly, to tight deadlines, while managing your own schedule

Additional InformationCore Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Wellbeing time
• Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance (optional)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Participation in the discretionary bonus scheme

The opportunity to opt into the following flexible benefits (at a cost to you):

• Cycle to work scheme
• Critical illness insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health screening
• Travel insurance
• Home technology
• Give as you earn

Also:

• Access to learning and development resources – including LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, Lean Six Sigma training and exams
• Free yearly eye test and discount on new frames and lenses
• Employee Networks
• The opportunity to work for an innovative Company
• Flexible working from home (manager and BU discretion)
• Smart casual dress

Verisk Businesses— provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision— supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences— offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient— provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to extreme events.— provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance— delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing, relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement– offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.— provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become strongerVerisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Verisk business mailing address, fax machine or email address, or directly to Verisk employees, will be considered Verisk property. Verisk will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.#LI-Hybrid#LI-JC1

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sat, 04 May 2024 22:09:52 GMT

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