Sustainable Finance Associate

ImpactAlpha Inc.; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Remuneration and benefits package

Global project exposure

Diversity and inclusive workplace

Resumo da oferta

Systemiq is seeking a Strategy Associate to join its Sustainable Finance platform. You will collaborate in project teams and manage complex multi-stakeholder relationships across private sector, governments, NGOs, and industry bodies.

The role offers opportunities to lead your own workstreams within the Sustainable Finance space. The position requires a Master’s degree and 2+ years in a professional system-change environment, with strong analytical and communication skills to drive system-level

Qualificações

• Master’s degree or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a professional system-change environment.
• Experience in advisory or consulting, or related start-ups/in-house strategy.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data presentation skills.
• Understanding of value chains in plastics, petrochemicals, mobility, energy, and manufacturing.

Responsabilidades

• Co-create approaches with partners and 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

Conhecimentos

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team collaboration

Entrepreneurial mindset

Commercial curiosity

Formação académica

Master’s degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About Systemiq

Systemiq is a system-change company founded in 2016, committed to accelerating the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive, and more inclusive economy. Operating as a certified B Corp, the organization brings together strategy, policy, market design, and capital mobilization to deliver tangible results in the real economy. Systemiq works to transform five interconnected systems: energy, nature and food, materials and circularity, sustainable finance, and urban transformation. The company partners with business, finance, policymakers, and civil society to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement by transforming markets and business models across these key sectors. With a global team of more than 380 people across Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kenya, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Systemiq is a pure-play sustainability-focused company dedicated exclusively to sustainability projects. The organization orchestrates system change in clean energy, circular material solutions, and sustainable land use by re-imagining industries, re-configuring the energy world, and regenerating ecosystems to address systemic failures. This work aims to unlock economic opportunities that benefit business, society, and the environment. Systemiq is united by a singular focus on sustainability and operates with core values centered on creativity, challenge, collaboration, change, and care. The Sustainable Finance platform at Systemiq is led by Partner Mattia Romani, a recognized leader in climate finance with deep expertise in mobilizing capital for sustainable development and shaping financial systems to address the climate and nature crises. Mattia 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 sector partners to align capital flows with net-zero and nature-positive goals while designing scalable solutions for a just transition.

About this Role

As a Strategy Associate, you will play a crucial role in various key projects within the Sustainable Finance platform at Systemiq. You will collaborate in project teams and manage complex multi-stakeholder relationships across the private sector, governments, NGOs, and industry bodies. This role offers significant opportunities to contribute to workstreams that draw on expertise from both within the organization and external partners, with opportunities to introduce and lead your own workstreams within the Sustainable Finance space. The position requires 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. You will work in a young, entrepreneurial company environment where your contributions directly impact system-level change across global markets and industries.

Responsibilities

• Co-create approaches with partners and 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

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent
• Passion for Systemiq’s mission and the sustainability, environment, or social enterprise space
• 2 or more years of experience in a professional system change environment, preferably in advisory or consulting, but relevant experience in start-ups, in-house strategy, project management, and investment is also considered
• 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 relevant academic achievements with a keen interest in systems change
• Understanding of key concepts and value chains in areas such as plastics, petrochemicals, mobility and 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
• Proven ability to work in various contexts with enthusiasm for working in a young, entrepreneurial company
• 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
• Legal eligibility to work and live in your location (visa sponsorship and relocation costs are not provided)
• For applications from current residents: London and Amsterdam applicants will be considered

Benefits

• Remuneration and benefits package reflecting successful candidate’s experience and expertise
• Opportunity to work on high-impact sustainability projects across global markets
• Supportive environment accommodating personal priorities and promoting sustainable approach to work and life
• Access to a diverse, inclusive workplace where people feel respected and supported
• Opportunity to contribute to system-level change addressing climate and nature crises
• Collaboration with recognized leaders in climate finance and sustainability