Climate and Sustainability Leader / Director (IMEA - India, Middle East & Africa)

QA003 Marsh McLennan QFC LLC; Doha; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the Middle East seeks a highly experienced Climate and Sustainability Leader / Director. This key role involves leading consulting teams, driving business development, and establishing the firm's strategic direction in climate services across the IMEA region, with a strong focus on GCC countries. The ideal candidate will possess significant expertise and a passion for sustainability, aiming to foster long-term client relationships while delivering high-quality project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Climate & Sustainability consulting.
• Strong background in the Middle East region.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Climate & Sustainability consulting teams.
• Drive business development efforts and raise project profitability.
• Conduct market and competition analysis for strategy establishment.

Skills

Health and Safety

Sustainability Risk Consulting

Climate Physical Risk

Climate Transition Risk

Development of net-zero strategies

Client Relationship Management

Job description

Climate and Sustainability Leader / Director (IMEA - India, Middle East & Africa)

Location : Preferably Riyadh, KSA

Position Overview :

We are seeking a highly experienced Climate and Sustainability Leader / Director to join our team in the IMEA region. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of experience, with a strong background in regional consulting within the Middle East. This role will involve leading and delivering Climate & Sustainability consulting teams, ensuring high-quality project deliverables, and supporting our vision through operational excellence and high client retention.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and deliver Climate & Sustainability consulting teams in analysis, scoping, planning, and executing projects.

Develop and tailor Climate & Sustainability offerings to meet client needs.

Drive business development efforts, including drafting RFP responses and visiting clients and prospects to promote risk consulting services.

Achieve dedicated Sales Target Revenue for the Climate & Sustainability Practice, focusing on GCC countries.

Raise revenue and project profitability by streamlining project delivery processes.

Enable client success by prioritizing client interests and assisting them in overcoming challenges and realizing new opportunities.

Position Marsh Advisory as a “Strategic Risk Partner” with key strategic clients across MENA.

Conduct market, trend, and competition analysis to establish the Climate & Sustainability Practice Strategy.

Climate & Sustainability Expertise : Candidates should have experience in the following domains :

Health and Safety

Sustainability Risk Consulting

Climate Physical Risk and Climate Transition Risk

Development of net-zero strategies

People Skills :

Unconventional thinker who can present bold ideas, energize those around them, and deliver quality to clients.

Effective team builder through professionalism, teamwork, and dedication.

Eager to learn and strive for success.

Strong mediation and conflict resolution skills.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and lead teams / projects.

Excellent communication, presentation, and training delivery skills.

Proven experience in building and maintaining client relationships.

Energetic, self-motivated, and results-oriented.

How to Apply :

Interested candidates should submit their CV in English.

We look forward to welcoming a talented professional to our team!

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE : MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses : Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex / gender, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.