Sustainable Finance Reporting Specialist

SLR; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Cape Town seeks a Reporting Specialist with 10 years of experience in sustainable finance. The candidate will manage client relationships, lead projects, and ensure high-quality sustainability reports. Applicants should have a postgraduate qualification and experience with key reporting frameworks. This role offers the opportunity to work in a diverse and supportive culture alongside talented professionals.

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience in a consulting environment focusing on sustainable finance projects.
• Experience with sustainability reporting standards.
• Skills in team management and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of Sustainability and Impact Reports.
• Engaging with stakeholders to promote best practices.
• Managing reporting engagements end-to-end.

Skills

Understanding of frameworks like GRI, SASB, TCFD

Strong communication skills

Project management experience

Leadership skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Postgraduate qualification in business or relevant field

Job description

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About the Company

SLR is recognized as one of the global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals.

With over 100 offices in 13 countries, we foster collaboration and learning across disciplines and services worldwide.

Our culture is flexible and supportive, enabling employees to work on impactful projects with talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

The Sustainable Finance team at SLR, including recent acquisitions of IBIS Consulting and Malk, is a leading ESG and Impact advisory in the finance sector globally.

Job Description

Job Purpose

We seek a sustainable finance Reporting specialist with about 10 years of experience in delivering consulting services related to sustainable finance, to support our growth in Sustainability and Impact Reporting services. The role involves managing client relationships, leading proposals and project teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate qualification in business or a relevant field, with practical experience.
• 10 years' experience in a consulting environment focusing on sustainable finance projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the development of Sustainability and Impact Reports, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with standards.
• Assessing Reports to identify improvements and recommending solutions.
• Engaging with stakeholders to promote best practices in reporting.
• Staying updated on trends, regulations, and practices in sustainability reporting.
• Managing reporting engagements end-to-end, including materiality assessments, data analysis, report drafting, and design oversight.
• Mentoring a multidisciplinary team of consultants.
• Providing technical training and capacity building for staff.
• Supporting operational and commercial risk management and resource allocation.
• Ensuring projects comply with the Region’s Quality Management System.
• Building and maintaining client relationships aligned with strategic priorities.

Skills / Attributes

• Understanding of frameworks like GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, IFC Standards, UNGP, ILO Standards, EU Taxonomy, SFDR, OECD Privacy Principles, and others.
• Deep understanding of financial sector clients' ESG/Impact needs.
• Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and handle complex information.
• Experience in project management, business development, and client relationship building.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced environment and willingness to learn.
• Leadership skills for team management and decision-making.

SLR values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with disabilities, aligning with our Employment Equity Plan and Targets.