Senior Esg Specialist

The Senior ESG Specialist should possess competencies in sustainability, technology, and business administration, with the business acumen to understand a complex organization, devise technical solutions and work as a liaison between the commercial, marketing and technical teams. Broad understanding of seaborne transportation and shipping finance will be an advantage.

**Job Duties/Roles**
- Work with customers and/or internal stake holders to gather data and data analytical tools to analyze, report and provide recommendations for sustainability projects
- Establish and maintain information network to collect and compile pertinent industry data from publications, clipping services, analyst reports, electronic databases and various field sources
- Track and keep abreast of global and regional regulatory developments regarding ESG and sustainability, particularly for the maritime sector.
- Deliver sustainability reporting, gap analysis and assurance projects, including strategy development, project management and stakeholder management.
- Maintain awareness of the overall ABS service portfolio and promote services/products
- Work with organizational teams to develop capture strategies, proposals and pricing as appropriate
- Work with technical staff and other internal teams as needed to meet customer needs
- Provide strategic insights related to future business initiatives, market drivers, and competitor activities for inclusion in business planning
- Attend industry events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends
- Develop and maintain key client relationships with a focus on maintaining current work and expanding new business opportunities and prospect for new clients
- Lead service delivery teams for sustainability services as needed
- Manage sustainability projects and deliver to client expectations

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required (KSAR)**
- Knowledge of Sustainability reporting frameworks like GRI, SASB, TCFD, etc.
- Previous experience of working in a consulting firm or corporate sustainability department
- Highly analytical and strategic, and able to deal with complex flux of information
- Ability to identify and provide regular updates and overviews on new leads and potential business opportunities
- Proven track recorded in the development of high performing multidisciplinary teams
- Track, interpret and analyze emerging legislation that will affect the industry and draw up transition plans
- Excellent communication skills (oral & written), enabling effective communication at multiple levels
- Strong commitment to ethical business practices, in full accordance with relevant corporate policies
- Experienced in using tools such as MS Power BI, Tableau or other visualization tools is a big plus
- Display an entrepreneurial mind set and think practical, ‘out of box’ solutions
- Ability to work efficiently and deliver timely in a fast-paced environment
- Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental management system.

**Minimum years of Experience**
- Typically requires four or more years of experience in the assigned area of responsibility and market sector.
- Previous experience in business development or sales in a technical and diverse product environment will be an advantage

**Required/Preferred Education Requirements**
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in business management or in a technical engineering field.
- MBA or engineering postgraduate degree is preferred.

**Reporting Relationships**:

- Reports to a Manager, Director or Executive level position.