Senior Climate Risk Analyst

GSI Environmental is seeking a Senior Climate Risk Analyst to support clients in assessing and quantifying climate risks. Responsibilities include managing climate-related financial risk reporting, applying quantitative methodologies, and engaging with clients. Candidates should have 3-6 years of experience in sustainability strategy, familiarity with TCFD and IFRS S2, and strong communication skills. The position offers a flexible work environment with potential for remote work.
About the position

GSI Environmental Inc. is a private engineering and science consulting firm consisting of environmental engineers, geologists, and scientists. GSI handles a multitude of unique and complex environmental projects, which involve a dynamic working environment that challenges you on a daily basis. GSI is known for exceptional client service, technical and regulatory expertise, and an ability to lead complex projects typical of larger firms. Learn more about GSI by visiting https://www.gsienv.com/. We are seeking a Senior-level Climate Risk Analyst. GSI is seeking experienced consultants to support our clients in shaping and advancing their climate strategies and disclosures. This role will primarily focus on helping clients assess, understand, and quantify the impacts of climate risk. Additionally, there are opportunities to work across various areas within climate strategy, including, but not limited to, climate transition and decarbonization planning, GHG accounting, and overall sustainability compliance and reporting. Come join our team!

Responsibilities
• Manage client's climate-related financial risk reporting.
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• Engage directly with clients, including senior leadership, to provide education on climate-related topics, present and discuss your own analytical work, discuss risk management and business strategy.
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• Apply quantitative methodologies to climate risk assessments, including financial statement analysis, discounted cash flow modeling, cost-benefit analysis, and uncertainty/risk analysis.
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• Complete climate risk estimations that incorporate a range of data sources, including corporate financial data, geospatial climate data, academic research, industry specific research and reports.
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• Engage with clients to understand how they integrate climate into their risk management processes, and work with clients to integrate climate risks where appropriate.
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• Draft client deliverables in collaboration with other team members.
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• Contribute to GSI's thought leadership through promotion with webinars, blogs, and other initiatives.

Requirements
• 3-6 years of professional sustainability strategy experience either in consulting or working in-house.
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• Experience with TCFD and IFRS S2.
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• Academic or professional experience in climate and sustainability, finance and economics, and risk management as to have a solid understanding of climate change, business models, strategy, company revenue, Capex, Opex.
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• Experience with financial modeling and integrating climate into quantitative analysis and data manipulation.
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• Excellent communication skills, particularly in translating highly technical information for a non-technical audience through workshops and presentations.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Competitive salary and benefits
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• Quarterly and year-end bonuses
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• Flexible work environment with potential for remote work
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• On-the-job training, mentorship, and professional development
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• Participation in conferences, technical presentations, and papers
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• Collaborative atmosphere