SGV Sustainability Services - Manager

At SGV, you will have the opportunity to build a unique career with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of yourself. We rely on your distinctive voice and perspective to help SGV excel. Join us to create an exceptional experience for yourself and contribute to a better working world for all.

What if your career could leave a lasting impact on you and the world Are you ready to take the leap forward

Starting your professional career at SGV will unlock numerous possibilities and help you reach your full potential. We offer a diverse range of fulfilling opportunities across all business disciplines. Upon joining us, we will support your professional development through a combination of training, hands-on learning, networking, experiences, and mentoring.

Joining SGV provides an opportunity to pursue a personalized career in a culture that fosters diversity and encourages growth and development. Our values define our work approach.

The opportunity

Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) is part of SGV's Assurance service line, one of the most trusted, respected, and influential organizations in the industry. By joining CCaSS, you can help clients identify, manage, and deliver sustainability strategies addressing non-financial matters such as environmental and social risks.

Our services are gaining importance as climate change poses a significant threat to our planet, with businesses facing increased pressure to reduce their carbon footprint and operate sustainably.

We also assist our clients in building resilience to navigate the ever-changing business environment, understanding and addressing climate change issues related to new regulatory requirements and rising stakeholder concerns, as well as creating long-term value.

Globally, we are leading advisors in the following areas:

• Non-financial reporting advisory and assurance
• Climate change and energy
• Sustainability advisory and assurance
• Social impact advisory
• Environment, health and safety

What we look for

We seek leaders possessing the genuine creative vision and the confidence to execute it. Ideally, you must:

• Embrace an agile, growth-oriented mindset. We desire individuals who are innovative, adaptable, and able to keep up with a rapidly changing world.
• Exhibit curiosity and purpose-driven mentality. We appreciate those who view challenges as opportunities, ask insightful questions, and strive for better solutions to create a superior working environment.
• Practice inclusivity. We value individuals who embrace diverse perspectives, appreciate differences, and foster an inclusive team environment that promotes safety and trust.

In this role, you can expect significant autonomy, requiring the ability to take initiative and seek opportunities to enhance our current relationships and processes. If you possess the ideal blend of technical expertise and communication skills and are prepared to tackle some of our clients most intricate issues, this position is for you.

Your key responsibilities

You will primarily assist clients in identifying, measuring, and managing their business and reporting risks while adapting to changing regulatory developments and emerging trends in sustainability management and reporting. Additionally, you will accurately analyze client issues and opportunities, utilizing the account management framework, SGV client programs, and growth platforms to establish a constructive dialogue with key stakeholders.

Specifically, you will:

• Collaborate with high-growth clients and market industry leaders.
• Support the development of service scope alongside the client's executive management. Lead or contribute to the engagement team in creating cost-effective and practical approaches, including:
• Helping clients create strategies for incorporating sustainability into their business operations, risk management, systems, and processes while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
• Developing or assessing client's sustainability reports and data collection processes.
• Contributing to the independent assurance of a client's sustainability report by verifying the accuracy of reported data and statements.
• Maintain productive working relationships with clients and prioritizing client satisfaction. Understand the clients industry, recognizing key performance drivers, and addressing various issues impacting the client.
• Develop an understanding of the political, regulatory, market and community drivers related to sustainability and identify how these might impact a client.
• Utilize technology and tools for continuous learning, innovation, knowledge sharing with team members, and enhancing service delivery.
• Identify potential opportunities for the team, seek and develop ideas to apply SGV's services, and present them effectively.

Skills and attributes for success

A successful Associate Director/Director effectively communicates SGV's range of services and offers guidance in delivering CCaSS services, focusing on complex or specialized issues within Assurance and technical sustainability reporting and advisory capacities.

Furthermore, the successful candidate should be able to:

• Collaborate with clients to identify and diagnose their needs, demonstrating the ability to cross-sell services.
• Prepare proposals and complete high-level technical reports.
• Manage complex issues and concerns that may arise.
• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and codes of practice in areas of technical discipline.
• Exhibit a proven track record in managing large and complex-sized projects.
• Undertake a key account management role for major key clients.
• Demonstrate excellent business development skills.

Ideally, you will possess:

• A professional presence, enabling you to engage with management-level clients, internal leadership, and stakeholders.
• The ability to analyze complex or unusual issues within client engagements and provide insightful, pragmatic solutions.

To qualify, you must possess:

• A bachelor's degree preferably in business, engineering, accounting, economics, or another sustainability related discipline;
• At least six (6) years of professional experience in sustainability, risk management, or other related functions;
• Extensive knowledge and experience in key sustainability areas such as reporting, strategy development, materiality assessment, stakeholder engagement, external assurance, benchmarking, risk management, and regulatory compliance;
• The ability to comprehend and communicate issues affecting key industries or sectors;
• The ability to monitor and handle numerous time-sensitive and complex client communications;
• Proficient in prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively and efficiently.
• Capable of thinking creatively and independently to solve problems, escalating when necessary;

Skills and attributes for success:

• The ability to move between tasks seamlessly;
• Extensive experience working and leading in a team-based environment;
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills;
• Excellent project and team management and/or interpersonal skills;
• A dedication to teamwork, leadership, and excellence;
• Exhibit integrity, values, principles, and work ethic; and
• Willingness and ability to travel if and when necessary.

What We Offer

We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer and open to flexible working arrangements. Additionally, we offer:

Continuous learning: Develop the mindset and skills to navigate any challenges that arise.

Personalized success: Receive the tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact on your terms.

Transformative leadership: Gain insights, coaching, and confidence to become the leader the world needs.

Diverse and inclusive culture: Be embraced for your individuality and empowered to use your voice in helping others find theirs.

If you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.