Senior Consultant - Commercial Sustainability Berlin

<p><u>Job Family</u>:</p>Sustainability Consulting<p><br/><u>Travel Required</u>:</p>Up to 25%<p><br/><u>Clearance Required</u>:</p>None<p></p><p></p><p><u>What You Will Do</u>:</p><ul><li>You will create direct impact by supporting clients along their sustainability journey while working together with your team to answer their questions. This includes - but is not limited to - data gathering and analysis, industry research, information synthesis, writing reports, stakeholder engagement, developing Excel models, preparing presentations and workshops, and presenting your findings to clients.</li><li>You will contribute to complex projects and will learn about project management by managing smaller projects.</li><li>You will work on diverse assignments which are connected to corporate sustainability and the energy transition in different ways. Some examples:<ul><li>Developing a decarbonization roadmap for an industry sector association</li><li>Developing a greenhouse-gas (GHG) footprint and setting GHG emissions targets for a global restaurant brand</li><li>Helping a federal agency define and strategize about environmental justice</li><li>Increasing climate literacy of thousands of key employees and suppliers</li><li>Implementing an emission tracking system for an entire city  </li><li>Setting up a sustainability programme for a global fashion company, including development of financing mechanisms</li><li>Supporting an industrial company to procure renewable electricity and transition on-site energy infrastructure to a lower carbon option, including designing and managing the related tendering process</li><li>Preparing market forecasts for low-carbon building technology providers</li><li>Analysing the ESG-related risks for investors into a global biotech firm</li><li>Assessing the climate risks and opportunities for a global food and beverage company</li></ul></li></ul><p><br/><u>What You Will Need</u>:</p><ul><li>Relevant experience &amp; training<ul><li>2-4 years working experience in related fields</li><li>Bachelors degree in engineering, energy science, economics, physics, mathematics, business, geography, and/or sustainability science (preferred)</li><li>Experienced and skilled with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word</li></ul></li><li>Strong quantitative &amp; analytical skills<ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>A critical thinker with a strong eye for detail</li><li>Able to show data collection and organizational skills</li><li>Working knowledge of data analytics and analysis software such as Power BI, R, Arc GIS etc. is a bonus</li></ul></li><li>Strong qualitative &amp; team skills<ul><li>Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills</li><li>Proven ability to summarize complex material into key findings and implications for our clients</li><li>A team player who demonstrates the willingness and ability to work effectively in diverse teams and collaborate with colleagues at all levels</li></ul></li><li>Flexibility<ul><li>Willingness to travel as needed by clients (currently remote)</li><li>Able to work on multiple projects and show a good understanding of the project objectives and client expectations</li></ul></li></ul><p>Additional requirements</p><ul><li>Proven extracurricular activities and/or experience aligned with the position</li><li>Familiarity with and demonstrable experience in one or more of the following:<ul><li>Sustainability (e.g., greenhouse gas accounting standards, circular economy, abatement strategies, ESG)</li><li>Climate risk, resilience, and adaptation (e.g., TCFD)</li><li>Life cycle assessments (LCAs)</li><li>Federal programs</li><li>Commercial real estate/property management/building engineering</li><li>ESG, social equity and environmental justice</li><li>Energy (e.g., hydrogen economy, advanced energy technologies, electricity power and gas industries)</li><li>Environmental and sustainability policy appraisal</li><li>Risk management, accounting, economic and financial impact analysis</li><li>Innovation (e.g., advancement of new ideas and technologies)</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><br/><u>What We Offer</u>:</p><p>Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.</p><p></p><p><u>About Guidehouse</u><br/>Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.</p><p><br/>If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply