Sustainable Finance Reporting Specialist

SLR; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental and advisory solutions leader is seeking a sustainable finance Reporting specialist in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have approximately 10 years of sustainable finance consulting experience and be skilled at leading project teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring high-quality reporting outputs. Key responsibilities include developing Sustainability and Impact Reports, engaging with stakeholders, and staying updated with sustainability standards. This role offers a supportive culture and a focus on impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years of experience in sustainable finance consulting.
• Experience in managing client relationships and leading proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Sustainability and Impact Reports.
• Assess reports, identifying improvements, and recommending solutions.
• Engage with stakeholders to promote best practices in sustainability reporting.
• Manage reporting projects end-to-end.
• Mentor multidisciplinary teams and foster a collaborative culture.

Skills

Understanding of frameworks like GRI, SASB, TCFD

Deep understanding of financial sector clients' ESG needs

Strong communication skills in English

Project management skills

Ability to build strategic client relationships

Attention to detail

Excellent time management

Problem-solving skills

Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

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 worldwide. At SLR, we offer a flexible, supportive culture where talented colleagues work on impactful projects that make a difference.

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

Job Description

Job Purpose

Due to our continued growth, we seek a sustainable finance Reporting specialist with approximately 10 years of experience in delivering sustainable finance consulting services. The role involves managing client relationships, leading proposals and teams, and ensuring high-quality outputs.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

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

Key Responsibilities

• Leading development of Sustainability and Impact Reports ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with relevant standards.
• Assessing reports, identifying improvements, and recommending solutions.
• Engaging with stakeholders to promote best practices in sustainability reporting.
• Staying updated with trends, regulations, and standards in sustainability reporting.
• Managing reporting projects end-to-end, including materiality assessments, data analysis, report drafting, and overseeing design.
• Mentoring multidisciplinary teams and fostering a collaborative culture.
• Providing technical training and capacity building for staff.
• Supporting operational and commercial risk management during proposals and resource allocation.
• Ensuring projects comply with the Region’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Building and maintaining client relationships and supporting work-winning activities 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/Sustainability needs.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to synthesize complex information.
• Initiative and independence in work.
• Project management and financial management skills.
• Ability to build strategic client relationships and drive business development.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Teamwork, objectivity, openness, and feedback receptivity.

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