Location London
Job-type Permanent
Salary £Competitive
Reference 18696

Are you interested in being the EMEA Subject Matter Expert on climate-related topics for a leading financial services firm? Are you looking to increase your external exposure to industry initiatives? Then look no further.

Our client, a global financial services firm with a suite of products covering banking to asset management, is seeking to appoint a Climate Subject Matter Expert at a Vice President level to their newly established team.

Working team alongside senior leaders, you will be given the opportunity to utilise the business' global footprint to drive the development of climate and sustainable finance strategies and execute these across EMEA countries.

What you'll be doing

  • Supporting the development, implementation and execution of climate projects related to the firms' net-zero targets.

  • Assist with the business' external reporting around both climate and sustainability.

  • Developing the firms' in-house climate strategy alongside a variety of internal stakeholders.

  • Engaging directly with external initiatives and NGOs such as PCAF, TCFD and NZBA (to name a few).

  • Keep up-to-date and in-the-know about industry best practices, reporting and disclosures.

  • Inform and support the development of climate-focused solutions and products for the firm's global client base.

A little bit about you

  • Professional experience in financial services, consulting, and public/ private sector related to climate.

  • Strong understanding of policy and the EU regulatory landscape.

  • Experienced in pitching and presenting to senior levels of industry business.

  • Comfortable working with various climate topics such as physical/transition risk, carbon accounting, financed emissions, industry reporting, etc.

  • Familiarity with climate change issues and initiatives such as TCFD, SASB, IFRS, ISSB, etc.

  • Knowledge of carbon-intensive sectors (automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, power generation, mining).

Sparked your interest?

Then please apply directly or reach out to lewis.dickinson@acre.com for a confidential conversation regarding this position or wider opportunities on the market.

Naturally, not every individual will meet the criteria highlighted in this posting. If you think your experience looks a little different from what is identified here, and you still think you can add value to the role, please reach out, as we would welcome a discussion.