Our Client is a professional services organization, offering an array of advisory and corporate solutions to domestic and international clientele across various industry sectors. Operating as a unified platform, our Client integrates professionals from varied backgrounds to furnish a comprehensive service portfolio adhering to the utmost standards of quality. Renowned for its expertise in regulatory and AML compliance advisory services, our Client has earned a solid standing within the financial services and gaming sectors.
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Role Overview The Senior ESG & Sustainable Finance Advisor will be instrumental in assisting clients with the development and assurance of ESG strategies. This role encompasses providing expert advice on sustainable finance, implementing effective ESG measures, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, while engaging with senior stakeholders and leading significant projects.
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Key Responsibilities
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Client Support: Pro-actively engaging with both existing and new clients to deliver market-leading ESG advisory services.
Strategy Delivery: Managing the delivery of ESG strategies on time and within budget, ensuring projects meet or exceed targets and deadlines.
Regulatory Compliance: Leading assurance assessments and managing clients' readiness to meet supervisory expectations on ESG standards and regulations.
Executive Interaction: Liaising with, engaging, and presenting to senior executives, business leaders, and clients.
Team Development: Supporting the professional growth of colleagues, including providing training opportunities.
Event Organisation: Organising events and identifying speaking opportunities to promote the company's ESG services.
Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitating senior stakeholder engagement workshops internally and externally for business clients and financial institutions across Malta and international markets.
Programme Implementation: Challenging established businesses on how to effectively implement their ESG programmes.
Maturity Evaluation: Assessing the maturity level of clients' ESG initiatives and conducting relevant audits.
Risk Reduction: Assisting clients in formulating strategies and controls to mitigate ESG risks.
Framework Implementation: Helping companies to implement ESG frameworks and internal governance systems.
Business Development: Managing proposals and business development opportunities across a diverse range of clients in both the private and public sector.
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Qualifications, Skills and Attributes
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Educational Background: A relevant degree or qualifications in sustainable finance, ESG, or related fields.
Experience: Relevant experience or background in ESG and/or ideally a consultancy background.
Strategy Development: Experience in developing ESG risk management strategies.
Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of European standards and regulatory frameworks, such as EU Taxonomy, SFDR, and TCFD.
Client Experience: Experience working with corporate clients and/or financial services companies across various sectors.
Project Contribution: Experience in developing and contributing to managing projects.
Skills: Strong research, analytical, writing, and presentational skills.
Character: Personable character with an ability to foster good working relationships with clients.
Collaboration: Ability to work across departments with other individuals or teams.
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What's on Offer
Career Development: Opportunities for continuous career development.
Flexible Work Approach: A flexible approach to work.
Health Insurance: Private health insurance scheme.
Work Environment: Exciting and friendly work environment.
Training Opportunities: Continuous training opportunities.
Competitive Package: A competitive salary package.
Achievement Bonus: Bonus for employees furthering education related to their role.
Social Committee: Active social committee organising various fun and team-building events regularly.