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Senior Consultant - Business, Finance & Biodiversity

ICF | London, ENG, GB

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ICF is a leading provider of science-based climate, environmental and energy advisory services to private and public sector clients across the globe. We help our clients progress on their transformation journey, from the understanding of this rapidly evolving landscape to the design and implementation of impactful strategies and actions plans all the way to their evaluation.

To support the continued growth of our Sustainable Finance and Climate Policy practice, we are looking for an experienced Senior Consultant to join our team in Brussels. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and support our work on business, finance and biodiversity. You will get the opportunity to work on flagship projects such as the European Business & Biodiversity Platform, studies related to biodiversity certificates, and the transformation of business and finance towards nature positive models. Your work will benefit clients such as the European Commission, national governments, and international and national development finance institutions.

Our team has built a reputation for the successful delivery of large, complex projects, developing innovative solutions that drive positive change for their clients and support the overall sustainable transition in the EU and beyond. Some of our flagship projects include:

Delivering the European Business and Biodiversity Platform since 2013 for the European Commission

Contributing to the design of a standard on biodiversity measurements and valuation for corporates and financial institutions through the Align project (Aligning accounting approaches for nature) for the European Commission

Designing Sustainable Finance Action Plans for different EU Member States

Evaluating the impact of green bonds on supporting climate mitigation investments for the European Investment Bank

Supporting National Promotional Banks in Poland and Spain with their sustainable finance strategies

Providing continuous expertise since 2019 to support the successful implementation of the EU Emissions Trading System’s Innovation Fund

Responsibilities:

You will work as part of a multi-national, multi-disciplinary and collaborative team of climate and environmental experts, economists, engineers, financial experts and communication specialists to:

Manage and deliver projects for public and private clients

Provide robust and sound qualitative and quantitative analysis and support the translation of complex data into meaningful and impactful recommendations

Engage with stakeholders through both quantitative and qualitative surveys

Support ICF’s business development efforts in the field of business, finance and biodiversity

Support ICF’s thought leadership in business, finance and biodiversity, identifying emerging trends and opportunities and help to translate these into new service offers that will benefit clients

Required qualifications & skills:

Fluency in spoken English and excellent English writing skills

Master’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental sciences, environmental economics, environmental engineering or a related discipline

Proven track record in the field of business, finance and biodiversity

Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis capability, including advanced knowledge of Excel and equivalent tools

Project Management skills demonstrated by concrete experience of dealing with complex projects and multiple stakeholders in an international environment

Proven communication skills and track record in the field of stakeholder engagement, especially within public authorities and the business and finance community

Ability to work independently as well as within multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary consulting teams spread across several countries and time zones

Professional experience of at least 6 years

Preferred qualifications & skills:

Fluency in a second EU language

Familiarity – and ideally some project experience – with emerging tools and frameworks in the field of business, finance and biodiversity, e.g. SBTN, TNFD, CSRD and ESRS E4, etc.

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About us:

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.

Learn more about what we do and our commitment to inclusion.

The benefits of joining ICF:

Our people at ICF are our most important asset, so we invest in them from the moment they arrive. When you join our team, you’ll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well.

We offer a hybrid working policy, which will provide you with the flexibility to collaborate in the office, as well as in the comfort of your own home, ensuring you are able to successfully deliver the requirements of your role.

To support you, our employee wellbeing hub is designed to provide highly personalised support across a comprehensive range of wellbeing issues, such as mind, body, finances, community, career programs and HR support.

We enjoy celebrating success, which is why we have a competitive recognition program called ‘You Matter’, which awards points as a ‘thank you’ for your work achievements. These can be spent on a large variety of high-quality items, as well as online or high-street vouchers, all with zero tax payable by the employee.

ICF also offers a range of competitive benefits, which include:

Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions.
Dental insurance and an online GP service.
25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with years of service).
Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution
Life assurance paying 4x annual salary and Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick.
Enhanced parental leave policies, enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay.

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