Associate

Systemiq; São Paulo; Híbrido; BRL 466 000 - 673 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Systemiq is seeking an Associate – Sustainable Finance Focus to join its Sustainable Finance team. You will collaborate on multi-stakeholder projects with private sector, government, NGOs and industry bodies, leading workstreams across sustainable finance topics and driving coalition-building for just transitions.

You will work on data-driven analyses, strategic insights, and scalable solutions, coordinating with partners and internal experts to align capital with net-zero and nature-positive

Qualificações

• Master’s degree or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in system change environment, advisory/consulting or related roles.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Co-create approaches with partners/clients to balance viability, regeneration, and inclusion.
• Gather and analyze data to provide insights per questions.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Provide strategic insights and practical solutions for transformations.
• Support monitoring, evaluating, and communicating business models and impacts.

Conhecimentos

Change impact

Project management

Stakeholder management

Systems thinking

Formação académica

Master’s degree or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Company Description: Systemiq is the system change company, working to accelerate the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive and more inclusive economy. As a certified B Corp, we partner with business, finance, policymakers and civil society to transform five interconnected systems: energy, nature and food, materials and circularity, sustainable finance, and urban transformation.

We bring together strategy, policy, market design and capital mobilisation to deliver tangible results in the real economy. Founded in 2016, Systemiq has grown to a global team of more than 300 people across Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kenya, the Netherlands, the UK and the US, united by a singular focus on sustainability.

Position Title: Associate – Sustainable Finance Focus

Company Description: Systemiq is a system-change company committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement by transforming markets and business models in five key systems: nature and food, materials and circularity, energy, urban areas, and sustainable finance. As a certified B Corp, we combine strategic advisory with high-impact, on-the-ground work, partnering with business, finance, policy-makers, and civil society to deliver system change. With offices in Brazil, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, and Indonesia, our team has grown to more than 380 people since our start in 2016. We are a pure-play sustainability-focused company, dedicated exclusively to sustainability projects.

What We Do: Systemiq orchestrates system change in clean energy, circular material solutions, and sustainable land use. This involves re-imagining industries, re-configuring the energy world, and regenerating ecosystems to address systemic failures, unlocking economic opportunities that benefit business, society, and the environment.

Role: Asa Strategy Associate, you will play a crucial role in various key projects within Sustainable Finance platform. You will collaborate in project teams and manage complex multi-stakeholder relationships across the private sector, governments, NGOs, and industry bodies. You will contribute to workstreams that draw on expertise from both within the organization and external partners, and you will have opportunities to introduce and lead your own workstreams within the Sustainable Finance space. We seek someone with experience across a range of sectors and the ability to handle fast-paced corporate advisory projects as well as longer-term coalition efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Co-create approaches with partners/clients to balance economic viability, ecosystem regeneration, and social inclusion.
• Gather and analyze data to provide insights based on agreed questions.
• Develop and maintain long-lasting collaborative relationships with project partners and stakeholders.
• Provide strategic insights and practical solutions for successful transformations.
• Support partners in monitoring, evaluating, and communicating their business models, visions, and impacts.

Leadership: You will be part of the Sustainable Finance team, led by Partner Mattia Romani. A recognised leader in climate finance, Mattia brings deep expertise in mobilising capital for sustainable development and shaping financial systems to address the climate and nature crises. He previously served as Managing Director for Economics Policy and Governance at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, where he led climate investment and policy strategy. At Systemiq, he directs work on sustainable and climate finance, supporting public and private sectors partners to align capital flows with net-zero, nature-positive goals and design scalable solutions for a just transition

Requirements:

• Mindset, Skills & Experience:
• Demonstrated contribution to change and impact in areas such as thought leadership, research, project management, client relations, or stakeholder management.
• Strong record of professional excellence and/or relevant academic achievements, with a keen interest in systems change.
• Proven ability in various contexts, and enthusiasm for working in a young, entrepreneurial company.
• Inspired by SYSTEMIQ’s mission and approach to system change .

Specifically, candidates must have:

• Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Passion for SYSTEMIQ's mission and the sustainability/environment/social enterprise space.2+ years of experience in a professional system change environment, preferably in advisory/consulting, but relevant experience in start-ups, in-house strategy, project management, and investment is also considered.
• Understanding of key concepts and value chains in areas such as plastics, petrochemicals, mobility & transport, heavy industries, energy, consumer goods, manufacturing, construction, waste management, and electronics.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and structuring skills with enthusiasm for presenting complex data intuitively.
• Intellectual and commercial curiosity, with a readiness to dive into new topics.
• Collaborative team player with a can-do attitude.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to identify opportunities and turn them into reality.
• Resilience under stress and resourcefulness to deliver.
• Alignment with SYSTEMIQ's values: creativity, challenge, collaboration, change, and care .

Additional Information Applications in English from current residents of London, Amsterdam, will be considered. Please ensure you are legally eligible to work/live in your location when applying for this role. Visa sponsorship or relocation costs unfortunately cannot be provided.

Diversity & Inclusion At Systemiq, we believe that diversity and inclusion are crucial to system change and our mission. We are committed to:

• Embedding diverse and inclusive practices in all aspects of our work, including recruitment, performance management, and people processes and policies.
• Providing a supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and perform at their best, regardless of background, personality, gender, sexual orientation, race, mental health, religion, or other characteristics.
• Supporting our people through all life stages, accommodating personal priorities, and promoting a sustainable approach to work and life.

Reward and Recognition The remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidate's experience and expertise.

Diversity & Inclusion
At Systemiq, we absolutely believe diverse perspectives are essential to driving system change. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to do their best work.