Senior Consultant

Senior Consultant - Climate Risk & Resilience Department: Climate & Nature : Climate & Nature Solutions Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Philippines Overview We are seeking a Senior Consultant for our Climate Risk and Resilience team in APAC focused on guiding clients to comply with regional APAC climate related reporting regimes like ISSB. A critical skill sought is the ability to evaluate and analyze climate-related risks and opportunities for clients across multiple sectors including energy, retail, financial institutions, and manufacturing. This role is based in the Philippines and can be partially hybrid (working from home several days / week). This role is client-focused and requires technical project management and delivery. This hire will sit within Anthesis’ APAC Climate Risk and Resiliency team, but collaborate closely with our decarbonization, ESG, and mandatory reporting teams. Anthesis is a global advisory, and our skilled people have opportunities to be deployed dynamically beyond their home countries, and our clients often span the globe. Key Responsibilities Client & Project Delivery Project Management – managing the delivery of agreed consulting engagements / projects on time, on budget, and to high standards of quality. Expert input and QA – reviewing project work and providing expert viewpoint and quality assurance on deliverables as needed. Client Relationship Building – earning the confidence and trust of client teams and representing our direct clients’ interests effectively inside their organisations. Deliverable Drafting & Presentation – preparing and delivering high quality reports, presentations, and sometimes workshops in line with project scope. Business Development Leading the development of proposals on assessing climate risk and opportunities, climate transition plan, resilience strategies and climate-related reporting, and contributing to the presentation and conversion of these opportunities, in collaboration with the guidance and support of colleagues. Service development - developing or contributing to the development of new service offerings and/or streamlining and improving existing service offerings including creating delivery and proposal templates, providing training and acting as internal expert on a specific service. Contributing to the development of Anthesis’ thought leadership and marketing materials in relation to climate change and associated reporting. Organizational & Personal Development Training & Personal Development – using the ACE (Anthesis Centre of Excellence) learning and development platform and guided by your line manager. Line Management – supporting one or two more junior colleagues to guide and manage their growth and performance within Anthesis. Strategic & Organizational Initiatives – contributing to important internal initiatives, proposition development and innovation. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise A degree/relevant qualification in a related field (sustainability/climate, finance, enterprise risk management, etc.) At least 3-years of experience in management, sustainability, or legal consulting, or in a related consulting discipline such as innovation, organizational design, or change management. Alternatively, experience in a relevant function or field within a private or government organization may be relevant. A passion for sustainability and an interest in being at the forefront of sustainability and sustainable finance. An understanding of global climate science and international decarbonization scenarios. Experience in delivering transition and physical climate risk and opportunity assessments for clients. Curious, open minded and enthusiastic with clear ability to collaborate and work well with a wide range of people on a global basis. Familiarity with reporting frameworks such as TCFD, CSRD, CSDDD, ISSB, ASRS AASB S2, or other related standards. Drafting reports and presentations that convey key messages, inform strategic decision-making and deliver impact-led conclusions. Ability to analyze, write, and advise on highly technical economic, regulatory, and sustainability-related subjects. Ability to respond positively to pressure and take a flexible approach to the dynamic, fast moving sustainability reporting sector. Strong working familiarity with MS Office Suite is required, with high levels of numeracy and good Excel programming and workbook skills preferred. A strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and ESG integration into financial statements. Experience developing climate transition plans. A strong understanding of associated disciplines relating to climate risk such as GHG inventory, target setting, and financial quantification. Enterprise Risk Management including practices, and policies to analyze and report enterprise risks, to manage risks according to an enterprise risk management framework, and compliance with applicable regulations, rating agency standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr