Climate Change and Sustainability Services Senior Manager – Enterprise/Climate Risk Management

The opportunity

Climate change and sustainability and its environmental, social, and economic impact continue to rise on the agendas of governments and organizations around the world. Organizations not only face regulatory impacts, but also expectations for action from a wide range of stakeholders, including employees, investors, lenders, customers, and suppliers.

At SGV, we help organizations identify, develop, and deliver strategies that address risk and opportunity while measuring effectiveness.

Globally, we are leading advisors in the areas of:

• Non-financial reporting advisory and assurance
• Climate change and energy
• Sustainability advisory and assurance
• Social impact advisory
• Environment, health, and safety

Our Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) team is growing.

What We Look For

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

Key Responsibilities

1. Co-lead and manage the climate resilience advisory team to assist both private sector and government clients in improving their resilience against future climate impacts.
2. Contribute to the development and refinement of climate resilience data products and advisory services, ensuring they effectively address the specific needs of both private sector and government clients.
3. Support business development initiatives by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and engaging with prospective clients in relation to physical climate risk assessment
4. Translate and communicate climate risk information into relevant and actionable strategic recommendations for clients
5. Ensure the successful delivery of climate resilience advisory projects by managing client engagements, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining a high standard of client satisfaction.

Technical Skills

• Expert risk management practitioner, with a focus on physical climate risk and its impact on business and government operations
• Experienced in implementing various climate adaptation strategies
• Familiar with climate data sources, climate models, and statistical analysis with strong ability to analyze and interpret data related to climate hazards.
• Familiar or willing to learn physical climate risk assessment methodologies involving analyzing climate exposure, impacts, and adaptation strategies.
• Knowledge on hazard assessment tools and data processing software/programming languages is a plus

Personal and Team Skills

• Strong communication skills, adept at conveying complex technical information to diverse audiences, including clients and team members.
• Innovative and curious mindset, consistently engaged in product development and the refinement and development of methodologies based on emerging insights and trends.
• Leadership capability, with a track record of driving creative solutions and problem-solving within a team.
• Collaborative nature, with the ability to effectively work with experts across a range of disciplines -- from climate science and flood modeling to finance and insurance -- ensuring seamless integration of work across various domains.
• Passionate about sustainability and committed to advancing sustainable development in the Philippines.