ESG Advisor in Financial Services (Supervisor/Manager)
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Who we Are
At Grant Thornton Greece, we’re not just part of a global network of 73,000 professionals across 150 countries. We’re independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity to create a better, more personal experience for our clients and our team. Our mission? To deliver expertise in a way that goes beyond — Personal, Proactive, and Agile.
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👩💼 Best Workplaces for Women 2024, for two consecutive years
🌈 Proud members of the Diversity Charter Greece and certified with the SHARE Equality Label
🏠 Flexible way of Working (Hybrid)
🧠Coaching & Counseling from Senior Professionals
The key responsibilities of this role will include:
- Understand the current regulatory environment and interest in the future of sustainability reporting (including indicatively CSRD, EU Taxonomy, TCFD, ESRS standards etc.) and impact to the banking system in Greece and broader stakeholders and communities.
- Engagement in Financial Services Sustainability projects (ESG strategy implementation, sustainable finance, etc.) and work within a team of qualified and highly motivated professionals.
- Conduct market research to understand key ESG risks and trends in the Financial Services industry and develop a strategic view on how GT can support existing and new clients.
- Identify and respond to clients’ requests and needs in a timely, professional manner.
- Efficient management of project teams by implementing standard methodologies or developing new ones, for integrating sustainability and climate change related projects to our clients.
- Assist in drafting proposals for tendering of new business.
- Be a key contributor in assessing and selecting ESG data, indices and analytics for client’s sustainability reports or rating agencies requirements.
- Participation in ESG & Sustainability Thought Leadership initiatives
- Combine analytical skills and ESG expertise to provide critical insight and contribute our ESG business development strategy, implementation and management.
- Produce high quality client deliverables and impactful reports in accordance with our company’s standards supporting the achievement of engagement standards.
- Deliver excellent client service and maintain highest standards of business ethics.
- Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks within multiple teams with the right kind of support.
The key requirements of this role are:
- Experience in similar position, preferably in a consulting firm or a financial services institution with minimum 4-5 years of experience.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental / Economic / Business Administration / International Studies.
- A Master's degree in ESG focused on banking industry will be a strong advantage.
- Good knowledge of ESG reporting standards such as GRI, ESRS, ISSB and other related frameworks (United Nation Global compact, TCFD, SFDR)
- Any related certification will also be highly appreciated.
- Understanding of banking industry and recent ESG trends.
- Fluent written and spoken English essential, knowledge of other languages a plus.
- Advanced skills in MS Office
- Strong project management and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize.
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
- Well-organized, structured, and meticulous. Thorough and methodical approach to work
- Ability to build trust, and respect confidentiality
To be successful at this role you need the following:
- Effective communication and rapport building skills
- Ability to develop and deliver high quality services and solutions
- Customer centric approach
- Extremely high work ethic
- Motivation for career progression on a dynamic topic
- Problem-solving, organizational and team working skills, proactiveness and 'can do' attitude
- Effective prioritization whilst managing multiple projects at the same period
- Comfortable in working and interacting with senior personnel of financial institutions
- Strong work ethic and team spirit
- High degree of professionalism and strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills
What’s in it for You?
At Grant Thornton Greece, we believe that great work deserves great rewards! Here’s what you can look forward to:
- 🌈 Diverse and inclusive workplace
- 🏋️♂️ Friendly, Dynamic Working environment
- 💰 Competitive Salary & Bonus
- 🩺 Insurance Program for all GT members
- 👩🏫 Fully funded Training & Professional Qualifications
- 🏖 Extra Days-off: August Freedays, Volunteering Days, Early leave days
- 🏃🏽♂️ Corporate Sports Teams (e.g., Running, Basketball, Volleyball)
- 🎁 Exclusive Discounts: Special offers and discounts for employees
- 🚗 Company Car (depending on job level)
Ready to Go Beyond?
If you're imagining a career that’s anything but ordinary, then Grant Thornton Greece is the place for you! We don’t just do business as usual—we go beyond. Ready to take that leap?
Simply upload your up-to-date CV, hit "apply", and we’ll handle the rest! ✨
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- Department
- Financial Services
- Locations
- Athens
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Contract type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
Athens
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