Sustainable Finance Consultant

Overview We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 700+ team of professionals, part of a global business with over 4,500 colleagues, working from more than 130 offices across six continents. We are specialists in our field, able to offer full-spectrum sustainability strategy to implementation support, with our One Team culture remaining the backbone of what makes us, us. Are you a seasoned ESG professional with a passion for driving sustainable finance in emerging markets? SLR is seeking a Sustainable Finance Advisor to lead impactful projects across the Americas, partnering with financial institutions to deliver actionable solutions that advance environmental and social sustainability. Success in this role is built on a combination of deep ESG expertise, strong project management skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships with financial institutions across diverse geographies. It will also require a strategic mindset to identify and capture new business opportunities, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to delivering high-quality, impactful sustainable finance advisory services. Responsibilities Manage and deliver projects, including the management of client engagements, ensuring successful outcome while minimizing commercial and health & safety risks Support business development and sales, with a focus on the Americas, including supporting new or existing financial institution clients and opportunities, supporting proposal preparation and securing project work. The opportunities will be spread across various ESG topics but will primarily focus on E&S due diligence, E&S management systems, E&S performance monitoring and evaluation, and E&S reporting. Contribute to a high-performing team that works with a high degree of collaboration and takes pride in the level of service delivered to our clients. A highly positive, can-do attitude will help you thrive in this environment. Working at SLR With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years. What you’ll enjoy Competitive total compensation plan including vacation, RRSP, comprehensive benefits, and a suite of wellness initiatives Full-time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available Opportunities for professional growth and advancement Qualifications Minimum 5-10 years’ experience working with financial institutions on ESG, ideally with project experience in the Caribbean, Central and/or South America and other emerging markets Familiarity with international best practice ESG standards and benchmarks such as the IFC Performance Standards, WBG EHS Guidelines, and Equator Principles Familiarity with environmental, social and biodiversity matters to support and manage projects Demonstrated project management skills Proficiency in English and Spanish; additional languages such as Portuguese is considered an asset Analytical skills to interpret technical E&S information to manage potential risks and opportunities, and to propose actionable recommendations Proven ability to communicate clearly and foster collaborative relationships across international and multicultural settings SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities. Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Salary range: CA$95,000.00–CA$125,000.00 (as listed in the job posting) #J-18808-Ljbffr