Senior business strategy advisor guiding Desjardins transformation initiatives and strategic decision - making. Developing policies, recommendations, and complex cross - sector business solutions.
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Senior Sustainability Advisor
Posted 2 weeks ago
About the role
- Conseillère principale en durabilité chez EDC, aidant les entreprises canadiennes à réussir à l’étranger. Mise en œuvre du plan climatique et avancement du financement durable.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support the implementation of the Climate Action Plan
- Provide research, analysis, and expert advice
- Coordinate and foster engagement across teams
- Engage with various teams to advance climate- and sustainable finance-related initiatives
- Support the development of product ideas and engagement tactics
- Communicate directly with business lines to further integrate climate finance into EDC’s practices
- Support the advancement of climate risk management for EDC’s portfolio
- Support the development of EDC clients’ climate-related capabilities
- Explore ways to collaborate with clients and create value
- Liaise with external consultants and coordinate their efforts
- Monitor emerging ESG trends
- Conduct research and analysis
- Translate findings into tangible deliverables that support the Climate Action Plan
- Collaborate closely with EDC business lines and internal and external stakeholders
- Report to the Director, Climate and Sustainable Finance, within the Sustainable Business Group
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, law, engineering, business, or science, including climate change science
- At least seven to eight years of experience in financial services or sustainability
- Demonstrated experience at the intersection of climate change and financial services
- Applied knowledge of climate science
- Experience developing or implementing programs, or delivering related training
- Ability to adapt and revise project milestones and objectives
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Proficiency in effective business writing
- Master’s degree in a field related to sustainability, climate change, or finance
- In-depth knowledge of the energy, agrifood, or mining sectors, particularly critical minerals
- In-depth applied knowledge of sustainable finance and its integration
- In-depth knowledge of integrating climate considerations into portfolio risk management
- Experience with financed emissions calculations and modeling
- Fluency in both official languages
- Ability to work legally in Canada at the time of application; preference will be given to Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- Ability to meet Government of Canada security requirements
- Meet all essential requirements and submit an application before the closing date
Benefits
- Performance-based compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Various hybrid work options
- Three to four weeks of vacation
- Year-end office closure
- Shorter summer Fridays
- Meeting-free Fridays
- Continuous learning opportunities
- Training programs
- Workshops
- Language training
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Wellness initiatives
- Mental health support
- Fitness programs
- Volunteer opportunities and corporate social responsibility programs
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
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