Climate Change and Sustainability

Climate Change and Sustainability Solutions team - Private Equity

At Apex Group / Holtara, we are dedicated to promoting sustainability and helping clients navigate the complexities of ESG considerations. Our ESG Ratings and Advisory team leads the way in driving positive change within private markets. We believe that every team member significa ntly contributes to our success, making your role essential to our continued growth.

What we look for

We are looking for candidates with strong analytical and communication skills who are passionate about their work and eager to embrace challenges. Your role will be crucial in enhancing our offerings and making a positive impact on private markets. If you can confidently answer "Yes" to the following questions, we invite you to explore an exciting opportunity with the Apex ESG Ratings and Advisory team:

▪ Are you passionate about sustainability and ESG practices?

▪ Do you possess a strong analytical mindset and exceptional reporting and writing skills?

▪ Are you ready to join a dynamic climate advisory team making a meaningful impact in the

world of Alternative Investments and Private Equity?

Key roles and responsibilities

▪ Conduct comprehensive analyses, including Carbon Emissions Tracking, Carbon Footprint

Assessments, Environmental Impact Analyses, Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), Emissions

Reduction Strategies, Climate Policy Development, Advocacy, Climate Modeling, Scenario

Planning, and target setting aligned with Science-Based Targets (SBTi).

▪ Develop and execute data-driven strategies to assist investment managers and portfolio

companies in reducing carbon emissions and setting targets.

▪ Lead initiatives to improve the sustainability performance of the Apex Group and promote

responsible business practices across the organization.

▪ Contribute to the enhancement of existing ESG products and the development of

innovative new offerings.

▪ Stay informed on global ESG standards and frameworks, ensuring the firm’s services meet

current and emerging market expectations.

Skills and qualifications required

▪ A master’s degree in environmental engineering, sustainability, or a related field is

required. Additional certifications in climate risk or ISO standards are highly desirable.

▪ Extensive experience in climate change, environmental issues, and sustainability,

particularly within reputable consulting or advisory firms, financial services, or research

organizations.

▪ Hands-on experience in carbon footprint analysis, GHG assessment, and climate risk

advisory, with strong technical expertise in climate change, SBTi, LCA, ISO 14044/14064,

decarbonization strategies, and climate risk modeling.

▪ A deep understanding of sustainability challenges across various industry sectors.

▪ Proficiency in ESG frameworks, such as SASB, GRI, TCFD, UN PRI, CSRD/NFRD, and SFDR.

▪ Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and reporting.

▪ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence both internal

and external stakeholders effectively. High proficiency in video conferencing, written

communication, and presentation skills.

▪ Exceptional organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.

▪ Proficiency in MS Office is essential. Knowledge of programming languages is an added

advantage.

▪ For Senior Associate and above positions: Experience in people management, product

management, and process improvements is advantageous.

▪ Prior consulting or advisory experience is mandatory for Senior Associate and above roles.