職位描述
ROLE SUMMARY
· Conduct research on sustainable finance practices and trends, analyze data, and develop recommendations for integrating sustainable finance principles into the organization decision-making processes.
· Conduct verifications of financial products or services to ensure compliance with widely recognized sustainable finance principles and guidance in the market.
· Provide technical advisory on sustainability standards and principles, including the requirements and guidelines of various sustainability certifications and labels.
RESPONSIBILITES
· Engage with new and prospective clients to identify and develop solutions to manage client’s sustainability needs, to expand and develop new business with existing and prospective clients.
· Liaise with banks and financial institutes on sustainable finance consultancy projects in Asia Pacific region.
· Liaise with clients, manage client relationships on green and sustainable finance verification projects in China and Hong Kong.
· Provide guidance and advice to issuers, investors, and other stakeholders on sustainable finance best practices.
· Assist business development and marketing team to expand sustainable finance verification business in China and Hong Kong.
· Report to Project Manager to account for above responsibilities including project progress and milestones achievement.
PROFILE (Education/experience/Skill/Certifications, etc)
· Degree or equivalent in Environmental Studies (environmental engineering, science, or management), or other relevant disciplines.
· A minimum of 3 years of solid relevant experience in ESG or sustainability consulting, assurance, carbon auditing, or sustainability finance verification.
· Highly skilled in creation of briefing materials, report writing and preparation of presentations.
KEY COMPETENCIES
· Have a deep understanding of sustainable finance principles and standards.
· Demonstrate successful experience in working with corporate clients.
· Candidate must be a motivated, independent individuals with initiative, who can work autonomously and committed in delivering the highest quality services to our clients.
· Strong project planning skills with the ability to work of multiple projects and initiatives involving multiple senior stakeholders.
· Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret, and respond effectively to sensitive issues as related to sustainability.
· Willingness to undertake occasional business travel.
· Fluency in spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin).
KPI FOR SUCCESS
· Ability to build and maintain relationships, to understand client needs and deliver services to meet their expectations.
· Quality of verifications, including the accuracy and completeness of verification reports, and the consistency of verification processes.
· Time taken to complete a project, from initiation to final report delivery.
· Ability to assess and manage sustainability risks associated with financial products and services, and to provide guidance on risk management strategies.