Climate Risk Strategist

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Environmental Resources Management Full time

About Us

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is Australia's climate risk and energy transition expert. We work across all sectors of the economy, helping our largest businesses to reach net zero goals, build climate resilience, and support the transition to clean energy.

Our Mission

We are reshaping corporate Australia for a 1.5°C world by providing robust data analytics and insights informed by our expertise in sustainability consulting. Our people are smart, passionate, and motivated to make a difference – this isn't just a job, it's personal.

Job Description

The changing climate presents unprecedented risks and shifts in business models as companies adapt to meet the needs of climate-impacted consumers and markets. As a Principal Consultant, you will work with clients as a subject matter expert, leading teams, managing project budgets, and being a trusted advisor. You will help businesses address the climate challenge by integrating climate strategy into sustainability, risk management, and corporate processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead project teams on end-to-end project delivery, including stakeholder facilitation, executive presentations, and quality assurance.
  • Provide expert advice on climate risk assessment, scenario analysis, financial analysis, and adaptation strategy.
  • Develop and implement strategies that respond to the decarbonizing economy and build resilience in the face of warming and more volatile weather.
  • Work closely with clients to understand their climate-related challenges and opportunities.

Requirements

  • 5-10 years' experience in climate risk and strategy, including physical/transition risk assessment, scenario analysis, financial analysis, and adaptation strategy.
  • Extensive experience in leading project teams and managing client relationships.
  • High level of familiarity and proven experience with climate disclosure regimes, including TCFD, ASRS, CSRD.
  • Well-developed understanding of the drivers of business' response to climate change, including local and global policy settings, investor expectations, regulatory requirements, technological innovation, social license, and community concerns.

Benefits

You will join a supportive, collaborative, inclusive, and knowledgeable team that operates in an environment of trust and autonomy. You will have access to an unparalleled global network of sustainability experts and opportunities for career growth and development. Every day, you will play a role in Australia's transition to a net zero economy.

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