Consultant (Advisory & Communications)
Anthesis
- Closing: 6:00pm, 31st Aug 2021 EDT
Job Description
Anthesis, a rapidly growing global sustainability consultancy, is looking for a consultant to support the Private Equity sector practice of our growing Advisory & Communications (A&C) team, which supports Anthesis’ global offerings by bringing innovative sustainability solutions to market.
As part of the A&C team, your role will include supporting private equity client projects related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy development, acquisition due diligence, portfolio company maturity assessments, data collection and reporting. Your clients will span across a diverse set of private equity firms, ranging from boutique firms to some of the largest in the industry, and may require engagement with portfolio companies around the world.
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting project managers in conducting primary and secondary research and analysis on leading ESG practices, and emerging issues and trends in a range of industries using a wide range of sources, including web searches, interviews and other methodologies
Supporting senior colleagues in the development of work plans, schedules, and budgets for the delivery of client projects
Working on several projects at the same time, typically for different clients on different topics
Being part of global project teams with colleagues in different offices and time zones
Performing data analysis
Interpreting information gathered to identify relevant ESG risks and opportunities
Drafting reports and presentations that convey key messages and inform strategic decision-making
Supporting proposal writing and development
Supporting client relationship management
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject(s)
1-2 years of ESG strategy and due diligence experience at a leading consulting firm or private equity firm
Demonstrable passion for, and commitment to improving sustainability and advancing sustainable investment practices
A willingness to learn new skills and work collaboratively with others in a dynamic work environment
Excellent interpersonal skills for working with both colleagues and clients
Clear and concise written communications
Experience working with data sets and demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and communicate findings
Attention to detail and a commitment to quality
Exceptional organization and time management skills
Flexibility to quickly pivot to meet changing priorities or adjusted timelines
Proven research and analytical skills (from academia or work experience), with proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to think and work independently, while also being an enthusiastic and proactive team player
Opportunities from Working at Anthesis
Experience of working in a fast-paced sustainability consultancy
Chance to apply your skills and knowledge to support our work with leading companies, impacting their strategy, programs and purpose
Work with an international team with operations in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East
Interesting, challenging and rewarding work across sectors and organizations
On-the-job training and coaching
At Anthesis, we value both the well-being and the professional development of our people by doing our best to make Anthesis a great place to work. Our identity, values, and the quality of our work are vested in our people, and we want you to thrive, develop and succeed here.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity in our workforce. All candidates will be considered without regard to age, color, race, national origin, disability, family or marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, religion or belief, veteran status or any status protected by law. Anthesis does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Removing bias from the hiring process
Applications closed Tue 31st Aug 2021
Removing bias from the hiring process
- Your application will be anonymously reviewed by our hiring team to ensure fairness
- You’ll need a CV/résumé, but it’ll only be considered if you score well on the anonymous review
Applications closed Tue 31st Aug 2021