Senior Sustainability Consultant

Job Description: FM is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research, risk management skills and support services, tailored risk transfer capabilities, and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles.Helping maintain business continuity has been our mission since 1835. We extend our loss prevention philosophy to all aspects of our own business and are equally committed to investing in our communities and making a sustainable difference to the environment. Resilience is responsible.About The JobFM’s Sustainability team is seeking a Sr. Sustainability Consultant. This role reports directly to the Global Manager of Sustainability and provides subject matter expertise on Sustainability matters. In addition to supporting the implementation of FM’s Sustainability Approach, this position will have a focus on regulatory reporting and disclosures, client and broker partner relationships, strategic communications and internal stakeholder engagement. This role requires a creative thinker who is self-driven, results orientated and excited to drive sustainability throughout the organization. The Sustainability team sits under the FM Solutions umbrella. FM Solutions is an in-house advisory group that provides subject matter expertise to the organisation and to FM’s clients. Responsibilities include Reporting and DisclosuresSupport sustainability reporting and disclosures process for the company.Help develop enterprise-wide sustainability reports, which include interfacing with senior leadership and business units to assess data capabilities, improve reporting capabilities and procedures, and collect/track sustainability data.Monitor ongoing and rapidly changing dynamics in the sustainability reporting space globally, with a specific focus on reporting frameworks (i.e., SASB/IFRS, CSRD, etc.) and keep in step with emerging regulatory disclosure requirements.Partner with internal departments to ensure data, reporting, and disclosures adhere to company policies and the highest legal and financial requirements.Communication and EducationSupport execution of the Sustainability team’s strategic communication plan to ensure internal and external stakeholders are well informed on sustainability matters.Prepare communications and deliver high-quality presentations to senior leadership, peers and clients.Partner with internal business partners to provide ongoing education on FM’s sustainability priorities.Client, Broker and Market-Facing Advisory LeadershipServe as a representative and practice ambassador for FM’s sustainability capabilities for clients and prospects.Regularly engage with FM leaders, clients, brokers, and client service partners to serve as a subject matter expert on global sustainability issues and support sustainability-related challenges and opportunities.  Partner with client service teams to help clients better understand and utilize FM’s climate data.Represent FM externally through client meetings, broker discussions, advisory boards, conferences, industry forums, and other venues that strengthen FM’s recognition as a partner in sustainability.Attend client events and forums as needed. Project ManagementServe as project manager for key initiatives within the sustainability team and FM Solutions group.Ensure delivery of projects by managing vendor relationships and deliverables when needed.Support initiatives and programs run by the Global Manager of Sustainability.Stakeholder EngagementMaintain strong partnerships with EMEA offices, with a focus on the client service teams. Support the planning and coordination of cross functional meetings with global stakeholders including scheduling, designing meeting agendas, and preparing supporting materials. Respond to requests from EMEA leadership and other key partners to develop Sustainability-driven presentation materials or talking points. Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.Minimum of 7 years relatable experience as a sustainability/ESG professional.Multi-lingual capabilities with fluency in English language and at least one other European language.Broad Sustainability/ESG knowledge and ability to engage with leaders across many different industries on related topics.Ability and willingness to travel internationally for key meetings and client engagements.Experience of collaborating with global teams.Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.Experience of working in the insurance industry is desirable but not essential. Key Skills:   CommunicationExcellent written and oral communications skills with experience creating content for all organisational levels.Excellent design and copywriting skills, proficiency in Adobe InDesign software.Excellent creative presentation design, PowerPoint skills.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to exercise strong communication skills as a foundation for fostering excellent relationships with team members and peers.Change ManagementExperience driving large enterprise-level programs requiring extensive change management.Prosci Change Management Certification or other formal Change Management Certification would be advantageous.Project ManagementProactive problem-solving mindset with ability to clearly identify and implement solutions.Ability to think strategically, exercise independent judgement, take initiative, prioritise, accurately complete multiple tasks, and to work under deadlines and changing priorities to drive results.Proficient in standard documentation tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint) and adaptable to new tools.Stakeholder EngagementOutstanding interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills.Experience of, and comfortable with, presenting to C-suite leaders.