Service Line Lead – Climate Risk
ABOUT YOUAre you experienced advising companies regarding implementation of the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)? Have you worked alongside corporate clients to identify climate-related risks (physical and transition) and assess the business/financial impacts of those risks/opportunities, including through use of scenario analysis? Have you developed the underlying processes for identifying, assessing, and managing climate-related risk and integrated them into overall corporate risk management for your clients? Do you have experience establishing oversight and governance around climate risk? If the answer is, Yes! then we have an exciting career opportunity for you.
Who are we? We are Montrose Environmental Group, the premier environmental solutions provider.
The Service Line Lead Climate Risk (internal title:
Senior Associate) plays a critical role in enriching and expanding the services Montrose brings to its clients through our Sustainability and Climate Advisory (SCA) team.
Given the pressures today s companies are facing to proactively understand and address their climate risks, opportunities, and impacts, this role will work with the VP, Sustainability and Climate Advisory and the full SCA team to develop, sell, and deliver climate risk services and solutions to our clients.
This role is likely to entail relatively equal parts of business development, service development, project management, and people development.
You ll regularly interact directly with clients and will be part of a strong team of committed environmental sustainability professionals.
You ll need at least 10 years of directly relevant experience, preferably in sustainability consulting for industrial clients (e.
g.
, oil and gas, chemical, power, and/or manufacturing sectors).
WHAT WE CAN OFFER TO YOUAt Montrose, our principles guide us:
We Value Our People, We Value Our Community, We Value Our Clients, and We Value Our Shareholders.
We care for the well-being of our people and offer:
Competitive compensation packagesFlexible work location this position can be remote or hybrid based on the location401(k) with a competitive employer matchProgressive vacation policies and company holidays to ensure work/life balance for our peopleCompetitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including access to telemedicine and employee assistance programsMedical, dependent care, and transit flexible spending accountsCompany-paid life and disability insurance and access to additional voluntary programsA financial assistance program to help support peers in needA DAY IN THE LIFEThis role will work closely with the VP, Sustainability and Climate Advisory in leading the climate risk services of the Sustainability and Climate Advisory team.
This role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:
Actively developing new business through existing client relationships, internal and external networking, and thought leadership.
Leading proposal development, including establishing scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Designing and leading projects to support clients with identifying, assessing, managing, and quantifying the financial impact of climate-related risks and opportunities, aligned with the International Finance Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation s S2 Climate-related Disclosures standard, incorporating the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations.
Managing project teams to ensure successful and profitable delivery of client projects, as well as supporting other Project Managers as needed.
Supporting service development, as Montrose continually expands and matures its services offerings around climate impact and climate risk.
Providing coaching and training to team members and others to support service delivery.
Working closely with team members focused on climate impact (e.
g.
, greenhouse gas inventories, science-based target setting, decarbonization planning) and broader sustainability advisory to identify synergies and jointly develop client opportunities.
Identifying and attending key events for sponsorship, speaking opportunities, and brand exposure.
Working with Marketing to establish focused campaigns in order to develop new leads.
Collaborating with other Montrose Lines of Business (LOBs) to identify cross-selling opportunities for well-rounded revenue streams.
Keeping up to date and knowledgeable on climate and broader sustainability trends, frameworks, standards, and regulations.
Exercising safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including participation in required safety training programs.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty responsibly and satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Bachelor s Degree in engineering, sustainability, climate science, or other environmental science/environmental studies discipline.
10
years of progressively responsible experience in climate impact and climate risk consulting, with demonstrated business development, team management, and project management/execution responsibilities.
Preference is given to candidates who have worked directly with oil & gas, manufacturing, and chemical sector clients.
(Note:
consulting experience is a must for this role; in-house experience only will not be sufficient.
) Demonstrated experience with most or all of the following technical areas:
Interpreting and implementing the requirements of relevant climate-related regulations and frameworks, including TCFD, IFRS S2, CDP, and othersEstablishing processes for identifying, assessing, and managing climate-related risks, integrated into broader risk management processesIdentifying short-, medium-, and long-term climate-related transition risks and opportunities for corporates across a variety of sectorsSupporting climate-related physical risk identification and assessmentDetermining the impact of climate-related risks and opportunities on a company s business, strategy, and finances.
Conducting scenario analysis and modeling resilience across multiple climate scenariosDeveloping risk mitigation and adaptation strategies and plansEstablishing oversight and other governance around climate, both at the board and senior management levelConducting Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions inventories in accordance with the GHG ProtocolEstablishing science-based targets for near- and long-term emissions reductionsSupporting decarbonization planning (e.
g.
, climate transition plans, net zero plans, etc.
)Understanding of carbon offsets, carbon credits, carbon trading, and renewable energy certificates (RECs)Additionally, preference is given to candidates who also have demonstrated experience with one or more of the following technical areas:
Materiality/double materiality assessments (including stakeholder engagement and peer benchmarking)Goal and target setting for material issues beyond GHG emissionsIssue-specific E, S, and G policy and program developmentAction planning for goal achievementEnterprise-wide sustainability governance, leadership engagement, and integrationSustainability/ESG reporting, including reporting in accordance with key frameworks and regulations (e.
g.
, GRI, SASB, IFRS S1, CSRD)ESG ratings and rankings analysis, prioritization, and improvement initiatives (e.
g.
, ISS, MSCI)Effective and efficient project management skills, including experience developing project proposals/budgets.
Ability to work effectively independently as well as in teams (in particular, in a remote working environment).
Natural leader:
enthusiastic and motivated self-starter, with willingness to pitch in for the benefit of the team and the company.
Demonstrated ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel/management, both internally and externally.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work with agility across those responsibilities.
Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Excellent writing and presentation skills; effective communicator, comfortable engaging with client at all levels of the business.
Ability and willingness to travel periodically (typically no more than once every 1-2 months).
Pay:
$160,000 - $180,000 per year.
Offers made will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.
com for assistance.
Vaccination against COVID-19 is strongly preferred.
All employees will be subject to Company policies and procedures that may depend on vaccination status.
MAKE THE MOVEMontrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the environmental challenges of today and prepare for what s coming tomorrow.
With over 3,500 employees across over 95 locations around the world, Montrose combines deep subject matter expertise with a collaborative approach to enable us to respond effectively and efficiently to the unique requirements of our clients.
While this role is part of our Sustainability and Climate Advisory team, Montrose also supports clients with boots-on-the ground services, such as:
air monitoring and measurement, leak detection and repair, laboratory/analytical, water treatment, biogas, emergency readiness and response, remediation, permitting and compliance, renewable energy solutions, and ecosystem services economics support.
Montrose delivers innovative and practical solutions that keep our clients on top of their immediate needs and well ahead of the strategic curve.
As One Montrose, we help our clients address all aspects of climate change and sustainability from strategy to implementation.
Want to know more about Montrose? Visit montrose-env.
com!Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our firm is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, and any other class protected by federal, state, or local law.
#INDMEGSummaryLocation:
USA-TN-RemoteType:
Full time.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Who are we? We are Montrose Environmental Group, the premier environmental solutions provider.
The Service Line Lead Climate Risk (internal title:
Senior Associate) plays a critical role in enriching and expanding the services Montrose brings to its clients through our Sustainability and Climate Advisory (SCA) team.
Given the pressures today s companies are facing to proactively understand and address their climate risks, opportunities, and impacts, this role will work with the VP, Sustainability and Climate Advisory and the full SCA team to develop, sell, and deliver climate risk services and solutions to our clients.
This role is likely to entail relatively equal parts of business development, service development, project management, and people development.
You ll regularly interact directly with clients and will be part of a strong team of committed environmental sustainability professionals.
You ll need at least 10 years of directly relevant experience, preferably in sustainability consulting for industrial clients (e.
g.
, oil and gas, chemical, power, and/or manufacturing sectors).
WHAT WE CAN OFFER TO YOUAt Montrose, our principles guide us:
We Value Our People, We Value Our Community, We Value Our Clients, and We Value Our Shareholders.
We care for the well-being of our people and offer:
Competitive compensation packagesFlexible work location this position can be remote or hybrid based on the location401(k) with a competitive employer matchProgressive vacation policies and company holidays to ensure work/life balance for our peopleCompetitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including access to telemedicine and employee assistance programsMedical, dependent care, and transit flexible spending accountsCompany-paid life and disability insurance and access to additional voluntary programsA financial assistance program to help support peers in needA DAY IN THE LIFEThis role will work closely with the VP, Sustainability and Climate Advisory in leading the climate risk services of the Sustainability and Climate Advisory team.
This role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:
Actively developing new business through existing client relationships, internal and external networking, and thought leadership.
Leading proposal development, including establishing scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Designing and leading projects to support clients with identifying, assessing, managing, and quantifying the financial impact of climate-related risks and opportunities, aligned with the International Finance Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation s S2 Climate-related Disclosures standard, incorporating the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations.
Managing project teams to ensure successful and profitable delivery of client projects, as well as supporting other Project Managers as needed.
Supporting service development, as Montrose continually expands and matures its services offerings around climate impact and climate risk.
Providing coaching and training to team members and others to support service delivery.
Working closely with team members focused on climate impact (e.
g.
, greenhouse gas inventories, science-based target setting, decarbonization planning) and broader sustainability advisory to identify synergies and jointly develop client opportunities.
Identifying and attending key events for sponsorship, speaking opportunities, and brand exposure.
Working with Marketing to establish focused campaigns in order to develop new leads.
Collaborating with other Montrose Lines of Business (LOBs) to identify cross-selling opportunities for well-rounded revenue streams.
Keeping up to date and knowledgeable on climate and broader sustainability trends, frameworks, standards, and regulations.
Exercising safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including participation in required safety training programs.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty responsibly and satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Bachelor s Degree in engineering, sustainability, climate science, or other environmental science/environmental studies discipline.
10
years of progressively responsible experience in climate impact and climate risk consulting, with demonstrated business development, team management, and project management/execution responsibilities.
Preference is given to candidates who have worked directly with oil & gas, manufacturing, and chemical sector clients.
(Note:
consulting experience is a must for this role; in-house experience only will not be sufficient.
) Demonstrated experience with most or all of the following technical areas:
Interpreting and implementing the requirements of relevant climate-related regulations and frameworks, including TCFD, IFRS S2, CDP, and othersEstablishing processes for identifying, assessing, and managing climate-related risks, integrated into broader risk management processesIdentifying short-, medium-, and long-term climate-related transition risks and opportunities for corporates across a variety of sectorsSupporting climate-related physical risk identification and assessmentDetermining the impact of climate-related risks and opportunities on a company s business, strategy, and finances.
Conducting scenario analysis and modeling resilience across multiple climate scenariosDeveloping risk mitigation and adaptation strategies and plansEstablishing oversight and other governance around climate, both at the board and senior management levelConducting Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions inventories in accordance with the GHG ProtocolEstablishing science-based targets for near- and long-term emissions reductionsSupporting decarbonization planning (e.
g.
, climate transition plans, net zero plans, etc.
)Understanding of carbon offsets, carbon credits, carbon trading, and renewable energy certificates (RECs)Additionally, preference is given to candidates who also have demonstrated experience with one or more of the following technical areas:
Materiality/double materiality assessments (including stakeholder engagement and peer benchmarking)Goal and target setting for material issues beyond GHG emissionsIssue-specific E, S, and G policy and program developmentAction planning for goal achievementEnterprise-wide sustainability governance, leadership engagement, and integrationSustainability/ESG reporting, including reporting in accordance with key frameworks and regulations (e.
g.
, GRI, SASB, IFRS S1, CSRD)ESG ratings and rankings analysis, prioritization, and improvement initiatives (e.
g.
, ISS, MSCI)Effective and efficient project management skills, including experience developing project proposals/budgets.
Ability to work effectively independently as well as in teams (in particular, in a remote working environment).
Natural leader:
enthusiastic and motivated self-starter, with willingness to pitch in for the benefit of the team and the company.
Demonstrated ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel/management, both internally and externally.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work with agility across those responsibilities.
Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Excellent writing and presentation skills; effective communicator, comfortable engaging with client at all levels of the business.
Ability and willingness to travel periodically (typically no more than once every 1-2 months).
Pay:
$160,000 - $180,000 per year.
Offers made will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.
com for assistance.
Vaccination against COVID-19 is strongly preferred.
All employees will be subject to Company policies and procedures that may depend on vaccination status.
MAKE THE MOVEMontrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the environmental challenges of today and prepare for what s coming tomorrow.
With over 3,500 employees across over 95 locations around the world, Montrose combines deep subject matter expertise with a collaborative approach to enable us to respond effectively and efficiently to the unique requirements of our clients.
While this role is part of our Sustainability and Climate Advisory team, Montrose also supports clients with boots-on-the ground services, such as:
air monitoring and measurement, leak detection and repair, laboratory/analytical, water treatment, biogas, emergency readiness and response, remediation, permitting and compliance, renewable energy solutions, and ecosystem services economics support.
Montrose delivers innovative and practical solutions that keep our clients on top of their immediate needs and well ahead of the strategic curve.
As One Montrose, we help our clients address all aspects of climate change and sustainability from strategy to implementation.
Want to know more about Montrose? Visit montrose-env.
com!Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our firm is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, and any other class protected by federal, state, or local law.
#INDMEGSummaryLocation:
USA-TN-RemoteType:
Full time.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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