Assistant Manager / Manager (Climate and Sustainability Consulting)

BDO LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore seeks an experienced consultant to manage ESG engagements. The role involves project management, business development, and advising on sustainability strategies. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience in ESG consulting, strong communication skills, and a relevant degree. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality sustainability solutions that align with client goals.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in sustainability and ESG consulting or related fields.
• Experience advising clients on ESG strategies and sustainability reporting.
• Proven ability to manage teams and deliver complex consulting projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end ESG consulting engagements and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Develop proposals for client engagements and participate in pitch meetings.
• Advise clients on sustainability and ESG-related strategies and policies.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Market research

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

Degree in finance, engineering, environmental science or related discipline

CFA ESG Investing certification

GRI Certified Sustainability Professional

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Project & Team Management: Manage end-to-end ESG consulting engagements, ensuring high-quality deliverables and alignment with client objectives.
• Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients, and stakeholders: Build trust and foster collaboration.
• Conduct and manage market research, data analysis, and benchmarking exercises: Develop impactful sustainability solutions.

• Business Development & Thought Leadership: Develop proposals for client engagements and participate in pitch meetings.
• Engage in thought leadership: Contribute to whitepapers, research, industry events, and client workshops.
• Conduct capacity-building workshops, briefings, and seminars: Facilitate knowledge transfer to clients and internal teams.

• Technical Expertise & Innovation: Advise clients on sustainability and ESG-related strategies, policies, and frameworks, including ESG risk management, climate change strategies, and sustainability reporting.
• Analyse strategic, operational, risk, and financial implications of sustainability trends: Translate these into commercial impacts for clients.
• Leverage expertise in ESG strategy, Life Cycle Assessment, climate risk modelling, sustainable finance, and/or sustainability reporting: Provide tailored solutions for clients.
• Utilise digital tools, analytics, and technology: Enhance ESG data management and reporting.

Key Requirements:

• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in sustainability and ESG consulting or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in advising clients on ESG strategies, sustainability reporting (e.g., GRI, IFRS S1 & S2, SASB), and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage teams and successfully deliver complex consulting projects.
• Strong work ethic, project management skills, and independent problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with senior executives and diverse stakeholders.

• Strong academic qualifications in finance, engineering, environmental science or a related discipline.
• Additional certifications such as CFA ESG Investing, GRI Certified Sustainability Professional, are a plus.