- Lead or assist the delivery of ESG regulatory implementation projects and other ESG program management or development projects.
- Accountable for leading the preparation of relevant sustainability regulatory requirements as set out by the FCA, HMT, ESMA, ESAs and other financial regulators such as the SEC, as applicable, and keep abreast of regulatory developments.
- Provide ESG regulatory consulting services to clients, as required, answering ESG/Compliance-related questions from clients and delivering client training sessions.4. Demonstrating a commercial awareness such that additional ACA Group services can be supported through ESG expertise, and promoted for the benefit of clients where appropriate (via referrals to dedicated sales representatives)
- Full functional proficiency in at least one ESG technical subject or regulation, requiring no or minimal oversight.
- Manage assigned client relationships and projects proactively, including providing expert advice and an excellent client experience, as well as monitoring profitability and accounts receivable.
- Liaising with other internal departments as necessary (finance, sales, legal) where you are designated account owner, including responding to clients' questions and needs in a timely manner and ensuring that colleagues contributing to shared accounts do the same.
- Provide support for ACA special projects and internal initiatives (e.g., drafting articles for industry publications or speaking at events/on webcasts, conduct research on ESG issues, draft or assist with internal presentations).
- Supervise, train, evaluate, oversee, and provide feedback to colleagues in a supervisory and project manager capacity.
- May serve on key internal working groups such as the ESG Regulatory Updates group or wider compliance technical group.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work independently
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Creative thinker and problem-solver with a positive and flexible attitude
- Strong analytical skills
- Passion for ESG and sustainability
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft software applications and comfortable working in a tech enabled environment
- 5-7 years of professional experience such as employment with the Financial Conduct Authority, with an FCA regulated firm, or in an Analyst or Consultant role with ACA or an equivalent role with a consulting organization comparable to ACA.
- Strong knowledge of ESG/sustainability regulations impacting asset managers (SFDR and EU Taxonomy, TCFD, SDR) as well as sustainability frameworks (TNFD, TPT, ISSB, ESRS)
- ICA Diploma in Compliance, CFA certificate in ESG Investing, or equivalent.
- Supervisory experience
Principal Consultant - London, United Kingdom - ACA Group
Description
What you'll do:
To qualify for the role you must have:
Skills and attributes for success:
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What working at ACA offers:
We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options as well as a flexible work environment. You'll also be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We also offer unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance.