Senior Climate Risk Consultant

Timely Recruit Ltd; Les Ulis; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading sustainability consultancy in France is seeking a Senior Climate Risk Consultant to drive innovative climate strategies. In this hybrid role, you will lead significant projects that help clients achieve their Net Zero goals while managing a growing team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in sustainability consulting, with strong analytical and leadership skills. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Prestations

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits including pension and health insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in sustainability consulting or ESG advisory.
• Demonstrated expertise in GHG emissions accounting and climate-related risk assessment.
• Deep understanding of non-financial reporting standards and frameworks.
• Ability to manage and deliver multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in French and English.

Responsabilités

• Lead delivery of sustainability projects focusing on Net Zero strategies.
• Drive development and implementation of sustainability action plans.
• Manage multiple client engagements and ensure timely project delivery.
• Mentor and lead a team of consultants.
• Analyze sustainability data and leverage digital ESG platforms.

Connaissances

Sustainability consulting

ESG advisory

Climate strategy

GHG emissions accounting

Strong analytical skills

Leadership experience

Fluent in French and English

Formation

Advanced degree in Environmental Science or related fields

Outils

Advanced Excel

ESG data management platforms

Description du poste

Overview

Senior Climate Risk Consultant

Location: Paris, France (Hybrid – minimum 3 days per week onsite)

Salary: € 60 000 - € 70 000 + comprehensive benefits

Benefits: Flexible hybrid working arrangements, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including pension, health insurance, and transport support.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Climate Risk Consultant with deep expertise in climate strategy to join a fast-growing, innovative sustainability consultancy expanding its presence in the French market.

This is a senior leadership role offering significant opportunities for career growth, business development, and team management.

You will work closely with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders across diverse industries to help them navigate the evolving ESG landscape, develop robust climate action plans, and embed sustainability into their core business strategies.

Your expertise will be pivotal in advancing corporate net zero ambitions, climate risk assessments, and compliance with emerging regulatory frameworks such as CSRD and ISSB.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex sustainability projects focusing on Net Zero strategies, climate risk assessments, carbon accounting, and ESG disclosures aligned with major frameworks (CSRD, ISSB, CDP, GRI, TCFD).
• Drive the development and implementation of sustainability action plans that help clients reduce their carbon footprint and enhance ESG performance.
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on scope, on budget, and with high quality.
• Mentor and lead a growing team of consultants, fostering skill development, accountability, and collaboration.
• Support business growth by identifying new opportunities, contributing to proposal development, and strengthening client relationships.
• Analyze and interpret sustainability data, develop KPIs, and leverage digital ESG platforms to optimize data collection and reporting processes.
• Stay abreast of evolving sustainability regulations, standards, and market trends, providing strategic advice to clients and contributing to product innovation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in sustainability consulting, ESG advisory, or climate strategy within fast-paced, client-focused environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in GHG emissions accounting, science-based target setting (SBTi), and climate-related risk assessment (physical and transition risks).
• Deep understanding of non-financial reporting standards and frameworks including CSRD, ISSB, CDP, GRI, TCFD, SASB.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple complex projects simultaneously, with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with experience handling and interpreting ESG data, including advanced Excel proficiency and familiarity with ESG data management platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fluent in both French and English (CEFR C2 level), with the ability to influence senior decision-makers.
• Leadership experience in managing teams, including mentoring junior consultants, overseeing quality assurance, and driving performance management.
• A proactive, results-oriented mindset with a passion for sustainability and continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Environmental Science, Sustainable Finance, Business Engineering, or related fields.
• Professional certifications in ESG, climate science, or sustainability risk management.
• Experience working with private equity clients on ESG due diligence and investment-related sustainability strategy.
• Strong commercial acumen and networking skills, with a desire to contribute to business growth and market expansion.

Why Join the team?

• Be part of a rapidly growing consultancy recognized for excellence and innovation in sustainability advisory.
• Work with a diverse portfolio of high-profile clients spanning multiple sectors, including finance, pharmaceuticals, construction, and retail.
• Play a key role in shaping sustainability strategies that deliver measurable business value and positive climate impact.
• Enjoy a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that supports your professional development and leadership ambitions.
• Benefit from flexible hybrid working arrangements, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including pension, health insurance, and transport support.