Sustainable Finance Senior Associate

Systemiq Limited is seeking a Sustainable Finance Senior Associate in Amsterdam. The role involves advising financial institutions on sustainable finance strategies, identifying investment opportunities, and designing innovative financial solutions. Candidates should have senior consulting experience and a passion for sustainability. Systemiq focuses on system change in various sectors to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement, working closely with investors, corporates, and policymakers.
Company Description

Systemiq is a system-change company committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement by transforming markets and business models in five key systems: nature and food, materials and circularity, energy, urban areas, and sustainable finance. As a certified B Corp, we combine strategic advisory with high-impact, on-the-ground work, partnering with business, finance, policy-makers, and civil society to deliver system change.

With offices in Brazil, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, and Indonesia, our team has grown to more than 380 people since our start in 2016. We are a pure-play sustainability-focused company, dedicated exclusively to sustainability projects.

What We Do

Systemiq orchestrates system change in clean energy, circular material solutions, and sustainable land use. This involves re-imagining industries, re-configuring the energy world, and regenerating ecosystems to address systemic failures, unlocking economic opportunities that benefit business, society, and the environment.
Position

You will have senior strategy consulting experience coupled with exposure to the financial industry. You will have passion aligned with our mission to accelerate the shift of capital towards a more sustainable future and understanding of trends across ESG, sustainable and climate finance.

You will primarily be working on advisory projects to deliver breakthrough insights, action and results for leading investors, corporates and policy makers. You will support financial institutions to develop their strategies in a rapidly changing environment – working with them to identify investment opportunities across new technologies and business models that can shift capital towards a low-carbon, nature-positive economic system.

You will have a passion for working with leaders across the financial system as one of the most important drivers of transformative change in the real economy. You will have a vision for how sustainable finance can help build a more resilient, net-zero economy for people and planet by mitigating climate risk. You will bring strategic “big picture” thinking to global challenges, but be detail-oriented and understand how financial instruments, regulations and tools can help shift large-scale capital.

You will help design and structure innovative financial solutions to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges. You will help drive research and communication with policymakers on how to green the financial system, working closely with our flagship coalitions such as the Blended Finance Taskforce.
Requirements

SYSTEMIQ is looking for individuals with a strong record of excellence and achievement. You have proven that in different contexts and are keen to work in a young, entrepreneurial company where you can get involved in a variety of work, shape the business and make maximum impact. You are passionate about SYSTEMIQ's mission and approach to system change.

We are looking for candidates that have:
• Senior advisory experience from a top management/financial consulting firm
• Exposure and track-record from working with the finance industry
• Shared mission to use the financial system to accelerate the shift to a more circular, clean and regenerative nature-positive, resource-productive and inclusive economy
• Experience as manager, leading teams on both content and process with a strong commitment to coaching and developing people, with an empowering leadership style
• Highly advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, with a focus on strategic challenges
• Relationship management skills, with experience of working in various cultural contexts to build collaboration between senior level individuals and large groups of stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to identify opportunities and new initiatives and turn them into reality
• Natural alignment with SYSTEMIQ values;
Creativity, Challenge, Collaborate, Change and Care

We are keen to receive applications from all parts of the community.

Disclaimer: Please ensure you are legally eligible to work/live in your location when applying for this role. Visa sponsorship or relocation costs will not be provided.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Systemiq, we believe that diversity and inclusion are crucial to system change and our mission. We are committed to:
• Embedding diverse and inclusive practices in all aspects of our work, including recruitment, performance management, and people processes and policies.
• Providing a supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and perform at their best, regardless of background, personality, gender, sexual orientation, race, mental health, religion, or other characteristics.
• Supporting our people through all life stages, accommodating personal priorities, and promoting a sustainable approach to work and life.

Reward and Recognition

The remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidate's experience and expertise.
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