Principal Consultant, ESG

4 weeks ago

Chicago, United States ACA Group Full time

Chicago, Boston, Pittsburgh, Chattanooga, New York

Remote

USD 250,000 +

The Opportunity:

This position is responsible for leading the delivery of various ESG-related client projects, including ESG due diligence screens, ESG strategy and program development projects, and ESG reporting and impact assessments with portfolio companies. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience and is a highly motivated, passionate individual with strong analytical and writing skills. This is a remote role, with preferred locations in NYC, Pittsburgh, Chattanooga, Boston, Chicago, Florida (Boca Raton, Miami), Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston or Portland, ME.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead insights on ESG performance of target companies
  • Accountable for leading the preparation of ESG Review memorandums of target companies, highlighting key findings pertaining to material ESG risks or opportunities
  • Full functional proficiency in at least one ESG Technical subject, requiring none or minimal oversight.
  • Manage assigned client relationships and projects proactively, including providing expert advice and an excellent client experience, as well as monitoring profitability and accounts receivable
  • Liaise with other internal departments as necessary (finance, sales, legal) where you are the designated account owner, including responding to clients’ questions and needs in a timely manner and ensuring that colleagues contributing to shared accounts do the same
  • Supervise, train, evaluate, oversee, and provide feedback to colleagues in a supervisory and project manager capacity
  • Supervise and lead junior staff

To Qualify for the role, you will have:

  • 5-7 years of professional experience – ESG, sustainability, or financial services experience
  • 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a professional setting

Skills and attributes for Success:

  • Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work independently
  • Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Creative thinker and problem-solver with a positive and flexible attitude
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Passion for ESG and sustainability
  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft software applications and comfortable working in a tech-enabled environment.

What working at ACA offers:

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options as well as a flexible work environment. You’ll also be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We also offer unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance.

About ACA:

ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape.

What we commit to:

ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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