Senior Manager (m/f/d)
Sustainable Finance (focus EU) in Berlin // adelphi Consult
adelphi is Europe's leading independent think-and-do tank on climate, environment and development. As a leading policy consultancy, we advocate for just transformative change and a livable and sustainable society. 320 bright minds work locally and globally on environment and sustainability and the challenges of political, economic and social change.
Exciting tasks in a varied environment await you with us. Contribute your ideas and expertise to our interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from networked working and learning as well as flat hierarchies.
FULL TIME
Berlin
Job summary
As a Senior Manager in adelphi’s Sustainable Finance programme, your role is to support international financial institutions (IFIs) and financial intermediaries (FIs) such as commercial banks, national promotional banks, or leasing companies in the successful implementation of sustainable finance strategies and green credit lines / financing instruments.
This particular role will focus on consulting FIs across Europe. The position presents a unique opportunity to shape, constantly advance, and scale sustainable finance advisory services provided to a large network of European FIs, thus contributing to the EU’s climate and environmental objectives.
The successful candidate will quickly take on responsibility and leadership for the consultancy of several FIs and will be part of a growing, dynamic and impact oriented team.
Diversity is important to us. For a sustainable future, we need a diversity of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.
Your tasks
- Leading sustainable finance consultancy assignments that aim to support European FIs along their green finance journey
- Managing assignment budget, timelines, and deliverables
- Designing, implementing, and overseeing sustainable finance support services for FIs
- Advising FIs on the identification of sustainable finance opportunities
- Supporting FIs in the integration of green criteria in FI systems and processes
- Preparing FIs for EU sustainable finance / ESG regulatory requirements (e.g. EU Taxonomy)
- Leading the development of sustainable finance trainings, eLearning and other capacity building elements targeted at FI staff
- Implementing trainings and workshops with FI staff
- Very regular exchange with consulted FIs, the relevant IFI, involved colleagues and other experts
- Management and mentorship of junior colleagues and own team members
Depending on your background, expertise, and years of relevant experience, responsibilities will include:
Further, as a colleague in our Sustainable Finance programme (20+ colleagues and growing), you advance the team’s strategic goals, contribute actively to business development activities inside and outside Europe, guide and advise team members, and exchange experiences with your colleagues on a regular basis to continuously advance our team’s expertise, quality of services, impact, and team spirit.
Your qualifications
- Minimum 7 years’ experience (preferably consulting or financial sector) of which minimum 5 years in sustainable finance with a focus on project management
- A university degree (or similar qualification)
- Very strong organizational skills and sense of responsibility and a demonstrated ability to manage various projects at once while achieving timely and successful implementation
- Experience in designing and implementing consultancy services on sustainable finance for commercial banks or other financial sector entities
- Experience in developing and implementing trainings, and a strong desire to structure and design capacity development elements in a highly compelling and user-oriented manner
- Commitment to and sincere interest in sustainable finance and a high motivation to advance the European Union’s sustainable finance agenda in direct collaboration with financial institutions
- Good overview of recent sustainable finance regulations and initiatives in Europe
- Creative and dynamic team player with strong analytical and conceptual skills and attention to detail
- Experience with and aptitude for leading staff and very good interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent oral and written expression in English
- Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programmes
- Willingness to occasionally travel to project countries for short-term stays.
- In-depth expertise in one or several of the following topics: IFI green criteria, EU Taxonomy, CSRD, TCFD, climate risk assessment for FIs, impact assessment of green financing operations
- Previous experience in technical assistance / consultancy assignments for IFIs
- Excellent oral and written expression in French, Spanish or other (non-German) EU languages (e.g. Portuguese, Polish, Italian)
Desired
We offer...
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adelphi Impact:
Possibility to shape creative and impactful solutions for sustainable finance, quickly take on responsibility for projects and versatile tasks. Be part of a growing and dynamic Finance programme in an impact-oriented consulting company. - adelphi Finance:
A job with a high degree of autonomy that allows you to advance and shape the expertise and portfolio of the Finance programme and proactively shape your own area of work. -
adelphi Fit:
Free or discounted membership in the Urban Sports Club with more than 50 sports throughout Germany and in five European countries. -
adelphi Mobile:
Subsidized BVG company ticket including free transportation for passengers and/ or our job bike leasing for your personal bike of choice. Whether for your way to work or for your free time. -
adelphi Spirit:
An international and interdisciplinary team with a lot of passionate commitment for a future worth living. Not only spinning ideas together at work, but also celebrating together at various adelphi events. Flat hierarchies and a flexible work environment as well as friendly and committed colleagues. -
adelphi DNA:
dynamic green new-work environment with flexible working hours for your personal work-life balance as well as IT equipment for your home office. Possibility to re-enter the space after extended leave or after work in other sectors. -
adelphi Care:
Continuous advancement of your competencies, individual development through numerous internal and external trainings as well as our buddy program, mentoring and knowledge exchanges. - The position is initially limited to 2 years. If the cooperation is successful, we will have a strong interest to transform it into a permanent position.