What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Consultant ESG - Financial Services position at BDO Belgium?
Are you passionate about driving sustainable change in the financial services industry? As Senior Consultant ESG at BDO, you'll lead consulting engagements focused on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Join our team of experts dedicated to developing and implementing strategies that promote responsible business practices within financial institutions.
What will you be doing?
Joining as Senior Consultant ESG - Financial Services means a dynamic role driving sustainable change in finance. Here’s your typical day:
- Lead Consulting Engagements: Strategize for ongoing ESG and CSR consulting engagements, setting the tone for impactful outcomes.
- Develop & Implement Strategies: Craft bespoke ESG and CSR strategies for financial institutions, ensuring tangible results.
- Conduct Assessments & Benchmarking: Analyze ESG and CSR performance, benchmarking against industry standards for improvement.
- Deliver Training Programs: Design and deliver engaging ESG and CSR training programs, fostering a culture of sustainability.
- Analyse Risks & Opportunities: Assess ESG and CSR risks and opportunities, guiding strategic decision-making.
- Provide Expertise & Knowledge: Navigate complex regulations such as SFDR, MIFID II ESG, ensuring compliance.
- Support Implementation: Collaborate on implementing ESG and CSR strategies, ensuring smooth execution.
- Lead Change Projects: Drive initiatives like SFDR, ESG MiFID, paving the way for transformative change.
- Collaborate with Clients: Work collaboratively with clients to identify complex challenges, driving mutual success.
- Implement Solutions: Develop and implement solutions, driving sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
In this role, your expertise shapes the future of sustainable finance, making a real impact on our team and clients alike.
What do you bring to the table?
This job is definitely for you if you have:
- 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in financial services, consulting, or related industries.
- A strong understanding of ESG and CSR issues and their impact on the financial services industry.
- Experience in developing and implementing ESG and CSR strategies and initiatives for financial institutions.
- Experience in conducting ESG and CSR assessments and benchmarking for financial institutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clients and internal teams.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in business, finance, or a related field.
- Professional certification in ESG or CSR.
- Knowledge of global ESG and CSR standards and frameworks, including the UN Global Compact, TCFD, and SDGs.
- Experience with sustainability reporting and disclosure frameworks, such as GRI and SASB.
- Familiarity with impact investing and sustainable finance.
What do we bring to the table?
According to our own colleagues, it’s got something to do with the great team spirit and atmosphere within our organization and the focus on their wellbeing. But hey, just take a look for yourself at what we got to offer:
- Culture: Join a team of experts who encourage respect, diversity, and teamwork.
- Development: Decide the direction of your career, and we support you where necessary.
- Impact: From day one, you will be given responsibility, with support from your team.
- Growth: Access a range of training courses through our BDO Academy.
- Network: Work on different projects and clients across business practices.
- Flexibility: Choose where you work with flexible working hours.
- Wellbeing: Your physical and mental health is important to us.
- Proximity: Work in an open culture, feel free to speak to anyone, at any level.
- Salary: Receive a competitive salary package with interesting benefits.
- Sustainability: Work within a company with an integrated sustainability policy.
Ready to make a difference in the financial services industry? Apply now and let’s grow together at BDO
